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Old 06-07-2007, 06:32 AM
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Repairing tiny paint chips

Now that I have about 5000km ( 3000 miles) on the car and a few long trips, I'm starting to see, only when looking for them, some small rock chips. The car is diamond/platinum , so the 'dots' I see are dark.

I full expected this (yes, better quality paint would have been nice), and no, I still have no regrets about not getting a clear bra (as some chips would have occured anyway), but my question is, what should be by next steps?

a) do I just ignore them (but wont they eventually rust?)
b) do I attempt to repair them myself ( and run the risk of making it worse?)
c) do I let them accumulate and then being them to a body shop one day?

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Old 06-07-2007, 06:39 AM
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On my last car I touched them up and they came out great. Touch up kit came with paint and clearcoat. You just need to be careful with the paint. ry using a toothpick to apply the paint to small chips.

Why not try one in an inconspicuous spot and see how it comes out.
 
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Old 06-07-2007, 06:47 AM
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Do the Infiniti dealers typically sell such kits ( ie touch up kit with paint and clearcoat) ?
 
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Dealers will sell touch up paint. You may want to look at buying a Langka kit, which will contain everything else you'll need.
 
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Old 06-07-2007, 07:26 AM
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Get a clear bra on your car...its a wise choice to make.

I wish I had got one on my car back in 2002.
 
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I used the Nissan touch-up paint for small rock chips. Match up the color and it should look fine.
 
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