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Old Sep 19, 2002 | 08:07 AM
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Just bought a new wrx sti 52 plate. Happy ? Yes! but...

2 stone chips in 'soft?' paintwork offside front wing near the top.

Any thoughts in repairing?

Back to dealer?
Use a touch up brush?
Use a company called 'Chips Away'?

Help!



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Old Sep 19, 2002 | 11:26 AM
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If its still to have its first service, I 'd definitely mention it when you arrive at reception and ask them to make a note of it.

Whilst they an't be responsible for you catching a stone chip or two, if it IS soft paint and at the next proper service the wing is covered in stone chips, you can then say - "we'll I did tell you about it at the first service"

If it's very minor get a VERY fine artists brush and the correct paint and just dab some paint in the middle
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Old Sep 19, 2002 | 11:44 AM
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The artists brush is the best, don't try the brushes that come with the paint they will be massive. Some times you can get better results if you dilute the paint down with standard thinners (if it is thick), just apply a few more dabs and don't leave too long between each application.

Don't let it rust!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Old Sep 20, 2002 | 11:31 AM
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chips away did a good job for me. but if its small use a cocktail stick
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Old Sep 21, 2002 | 07:49 AM
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Thanks to all.
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