Dr Colorchip - a review
28 April 2008, 07:19 PM
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You guys..............
have convinced me its worth the money trying to get a scratch & a chip in the bonnet sorted on my fathers car. Already received the DHL number to track the delivery so should be able to try over the coming weekend 
30 April 2008, 10:35 AM
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Took delivery of my paint set yesterday and applied it straight away.
Very pleased with the results. It easily covers scratches and chips and ideal for covering the roadrash effect. The stonechips are still evident, however they are not striking to the eye as they were prior to the treatment.
Thanks to Mike Murphy who enlightened us about this product.
bonnet before
bonet after
front bumper before
front bumper after
What do you think?
Very pleased with the results. It easily covers scratches and chips and ideal for covering the roadrash effect. The stonechips are still evident, however they are not striking to the eye as they were prior to the treatment.
Thanks to Mike Murphy who enlightened us about this product.
bonnet before
bonet after
front bumper before
front bumper after
What do you think?
30 April 2008, 06:57 PM
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Quick question ?
After applying the paint how long are you leaving it before the next stage ?
On the leaflet it says leave for 2 minutes but can be left for up to 2 hours.
Would be good to know from the people that have already done it before I start
Cheers Andy
On the leaflet it says leave for 2 minutes but can be left for up to 2 hours.
Would be good to know from the people that have already done it before I start
Cheers Andy
01 May 2008, 09:46 AM
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I left mine anything from 2 minutes up to 10 minutes. One or 2 patches were left overnight and the excess paint was still easily removed the following day.
01 May 2008, 09:52 AM
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I found that I needed 3 or 4 coats to fill some chips, and had no problem only waiting a couple of minutes between each pass.
Would have taken pictures, but batteries were dead - but I do concur with everyone else that this is a great product. It dramatically reduces the appearance of stone chips with just a single application, but with more time and patience can also make them pretty much disappear.
I tried it on a long scuff mark on the front bumper, but it wasn't very good on that, and I also, out of interest, tried it on some light surface scratches that hadn't penetrated the clear coat - and it wasn't very good there either (they will polish out though, so I'm not complaining!)
I have a few more to do this weekend, time and weather permitting, so I'll try and take some pictures this time.
Would have taken pictures, but batteries were dead - but I do concur with everyone else that this is a great product. It dramatically reduces the appearance of stone chips with just a single application, but with more time and patience can also make them pretty much disappear.
I tried it on a long scuff mark on the front bumper, but it wasn't very good on that, and I also, out of interest, tried it on some light surface scratches that hadn't penetrated the clear coat - and it wasn't very good there either (they will polish out though, so I'm not complaining!)
I have a few more to do this weekend, time and weather permitting, so I'll try and take some pictures this time.
02 May 2008, 10:15 PM
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Glad to hear you're all happy guys, always find it's worthwhile to share any useful info that can keep the cars looking good!! (and not spending £££££'s on resprays
All the best
Mike
All the best
Mike
05 May 2008, 09:49 PM
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I just got on with it & ordered mine by chosing the most expensive post option. It tells you to do so anyway on the next page if its going overseas.
06 May 2008, 11:14 AM
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Found this site quite handy to confirm the "name" of the paint if you are unsure.
Subaru Paint Codes
Subaru Paint Codes
06 May 2008, 09:27 PM
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09 May 2008, 08:00 PM
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Heres my attempt. Just a practice on the OSF mirror. Gave it 3 - 4 coats but could do with a few more it think. overall pleased with the results. Still got the rest of the car to do now!!!
What you think?
What you think?
12 May 2008, 07:06 AM
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Looks great!! Just takes time and patience. Know what you mean - doing the rest of the car, I've done the front end and now I'm slowly going up both sides of the car!!
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12 May 2008, 12:48 PM
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I've not washed or polished the car as been concentrating on other things. trying to do the whole detail thing. It's going to take ages and i don't have a PC or anything so going to do it all buy hand but it'll be worth it.