Dr Colorchip - a review

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18 May 2008, 09:51 PM

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Just had a go.....good stuff and need to build up the layers to remove the actualy dent out of the bonnet. But very happy with the first stage.

As everyone else has said, less is better, and a hell of a lot easier to remove

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19 May 2008, 01:34 PM

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the results with this look superb. far better than i normally get with a touch in, hair dryer, 3000 grit wet and dry and a porter cable.

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27 May 2008, 01:02 PM

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Mine came in the post last week, was reading the destructions and was wondering what rubbing alcohol was and where to get it?

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27 May 2008, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by barrybudden

Mine came in the post last week, was reading the destructions and was wondering what rubbing alcohol was and where to get it?

are you talking about preparing the car before you apply the colourchip stuff ?

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27 May 2008, 01:10 PM

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Methylated spirit in the UK.

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27 May 2008, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by SwissTony

are you talking about preparing the car before you apply the colourchip stuff ?

Thats the one

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28 May 2008, 09:12 PM

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Methylated spirit in the UK.

I thought Meths left a slight layer on whatever it was put on...Isopropyl alcohol would be better as it evaporates cleanly.

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03 June 2008, 06:36 PM

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Well you lot have sold me, I'm gonna order mine now

I have some pretty hardcore chips in my bonnet (see my scooby) so hope this works

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03 June 2008, 07:09 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by olliecampbell

I thought Meths left a slight layer on whatever it was put on...Isopropyl alcohol would be better as it evaporates cleanly.

what about methanol? would this work?

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10 June 2008, 09:42 AM

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Those Pictures look great.
So how long does delivery take from ordering?
-as I am selling mine www.freewebs.com/subaru-impreza
-Its not got many but this stuff looks great

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10 June 2008, 01:57 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by DaOne

what about methanol? would this work?

It would certainly go better in your petrol tank

It might do yes, you might be able to use a strong tar remover or the like. Just something thats going to get the gunk out of the chips so the paint can stick.

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10 June 2008, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by JayTee

Those Pictures look great.
So how long does delivery take from ordering?
-as I am selling mine www.freewebs.com/subaru-impreza
-Its not got many but this stuff looks great

Usually a couple of days once youve ordered, really quick

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05 July 2008, 10:26 PM

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Forgive any ignorance on my part but is this product any good for light scratches or is it mainly for stone chips/roadrash?

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06 July 2008, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonnys3

Forgive any ignorance on my part but is this product any good for light scratches or is it mainly for stone chips/roadrash?

Not great for scratches tbh.

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07 July 2008, 09:39 AM

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Not great for scratches tbh.

Yep, true. Although I have noticed that it can add some colour to the primer and slightly hide them....but not a complete solution.

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07 July 2008, 12:19 PM

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What would you guys suggest for scratches?

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07 July 2008, 01:06 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonnys3

What would you guys suggest for scratches?

Hmm 2 really...

1 - Try and load up with Dr Colorchip or touch up paint and then wet sand the whole area flat again
2 - Proper respray...i.e. Chipsaway or a local painter...

It's quite hard with Dr Colorchip to totally remove the 'dent' caused by a stonechip.

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