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Old Mar 25, 2009 | 06:23 PM
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Question Hood Paint Chips?

Hey All,
Just quick question for you. The front of my hood has been accumulating alot of very small chips from the road. I know most arent noticeable, but my car is blue and now when you look on the hood you can see these white little chips. Its not a big deal, but i would like to touch them up if i could. Just wondering if any of you guys have any products to reccomend that help this stuff. I have found a few things online that look like they work, but i wanted any suggestions of anything tried and true.
http://www.paint-chip-repair.com/
That was one of the ones i found.
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Old Mar 25, 2009 | 06:27 PM
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Plenty of touch-up recommendations in the detailing forum.
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Old Mar 25, 2009 | 06:28 PM
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Just buy some touch up paint from your local nissan dealership. And if you ever have your hood repainted have them apply a clear bra to it, to prevent chips.
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Old Mar 25, 2009 | 08:50 PM
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oh ok im sorry, ill check the detailing forum. i searched and didnt see much on the first page.
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Old Mar 25, 2009 | 09:23 PM
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I can't say enough good things about this kit....Phenominal stuff on my wife's Acura TL.

Dr. ColorChip™ System

www.drcolorchip.com
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 04:35 AM
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http://www.carcareonline.com/viewarticle.aspx?art=8
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 04:49 AM
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Originally Posted by NizzmoJoe
I can't say enough good things about this kit....Phenominal stuff on my wife's Acura TL.

Dr. ColorChip™ System

www.drcolorchip.com
its legit? website seems a little cheesy.
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 04:57 AM
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i say, dont do anything about it, then when u wanna part ways with ur car, just give it a respray...
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 05:17 AM
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Clear bra.
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by dyss
its legit? website seems a little cheesy.
I was able to purchase from a local vendor but I had very good luck with it.
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by NizzmoJoe
I was able to purchase from a local vendor but I had very good luck with it.
+1 my neighbor ordered some of this for his silverstone and it was amazing. I will be ordering some for my car.
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 03:16 PM
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touch up would still make it an eye sore. just get it repainted. Aftermarket paint and clear coat is much more durable than nissan's oem
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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 05:05 AM
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Anybody have experience with dealership touch up paint? Are they good and does the paint match? I'm looking to fix a chip on my fender.
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