How to repair chipped car paint in simple steps?

Make Small Chips

This is a common rock chip you can repair with this method. Even though the car paint chip may be only one-fourth of the size of a dime, you can still fix it.

Too Far Away

This is a chip in the car's paint that should have been fixed long ago.

The chip's metal has rusted and begun to lift the paint around the edges. We offer a solution for chips that have not yet rusted.

You will need to find a way to fix a chip with a rust spot or a dent.

Clean the paint chips

Use soap and water to clean the paint chip and dry it using a soft cotton cloth.

To soften any edges that aren't straight, apply a small amount of automotive polishing compound to the painted chip.

Pro tip: A dozen swirls will suffice. To much rubbing can cause damage to the clearcoat and cloudiness.

Clean the Finish

Denatured alcohol can be used to clean the finish.

Any remaining wax or grime will be removed by alcohol.

Pro tip: Do not flood the surface with alcohol. Only a few wipes using a soft, damp towel will suffice.

The Primer

Use a little primer to coat the bottom of a match made of paper.

Fill in the space between the paint chips and the surrounding paint, ensuring that the paint edges are not visible.

Allow the primer to dry for at most half an hour.

Get your Primer and Touch-up Paint

You will need to know the color code for your car by looking at your vehicle identification plate.

After you have found the number, purchase a small amount of paint touch-up. You can check with your dealer if you are unable to find the right color online. Many dealers carry colors for cars that they sell.

Pro tip: Spray paint that is not the correct color can be used by spraying some paint onto the cap and then applying the paint using a fine artist's brush.

You can also buy a small amount of auto primer.

Paint the Chip

Apply a small amount of coat of paint to the primer coat.

To ensure that the colors match, always test them on a piece of paper. This gives you an idea of how much paint to put on the brush.

A second coat should be applied within an hour. Allow the paint to dry for several days before you rub it out with a polishing compound.

Pro tip: Do not do the repair in direct sunlight or below 50 degrees F.

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