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Post by Dave1971 » Fri Jun 09, 2017 2:43 pm

I need to cover a few stone chips so what's the concensus on this one. Any recommendations for particular products or just go for OME?
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Post by GJC72 » Fri Jun 09, 2017 6:30 pm

Have you considered one of these Laine? I've read some good reviews.

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Post by Chris_D » Fri Jun 09, 2017 6:43 pm

the Halfords 3 pen kit is tip top imo.
primer,paint and laquer, the paint pen can be used with its built-in brush or as a pen reminiscent of a Rotring technical pen.
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Post by andysat » Fri Jun 09, 2017 7:24 pm

Chris_D wrote: Fri Jun 09, 2017 6:43 pm the Halfords 3 pen kit is tip top imo.
primer,paint and laquer, the paint pen can be used with its built-in brush or as a pen reminiscent of a Rotring technical pen.
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Post by csm180 » Fri Jun 09, 2017 9:03 pm

Halfords 3 part, great match and good value. The fine brush is fit for purpose. :thumbsup:
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Post by Chris_D » Fri Jun 09, 2017 9:10 pm

andysat wrote: Fri Jun 09, 2017 7:24 pm
Chris_D wrote: Fri Jun 09, 2017 6:43 pm the Halfords 3 pen kit is tip top imo.
primer,paint and laquer, the paint pen can be used with its built-in brush or as a pen reminiscent of a Rotring technical pen.
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Good match?
Yep, but as mines sapphire black its quite an easy match.
Cant speak for other colours.
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Post by Bulldog1 » Sat Jun 10, 2017 5:45 am

I purchased the genuine touch up stick from BMW for a detailer to use before applying Gtechniq serum. He only used it on three chips as the colour match was terrible. My car colour is deep sea metallic blue. Saying that there has to be some variation I suppose as my car is eight years old.

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Post by Warming » Tue Mar 05, 2019 2:35 pm

Other than BMW (- £10 plus £10 p&p) can anyone recommend a touch up pen for Merlot Red - couldn't see it in Halfords.
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Post by srhutch » Tue Mar 05, 2019 2:38 pm

Touch up then either wet sand or use a denibber to get level and polish.

Not cheap, but easy to use and quicker than wet sanding.

http://www.powertool-supplies.co.uk/fes ... ZsQAvD_BwE
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Post by idej_z4 » Tue Mar 05, 2019 2:46 pm

srhutch wrote: Tue Mar 05, 2019 2:38 pm Touch up then either wet sand or use a denibber to get level and polish.

Not cheap, but easy to use and quicker than wet sanding.

http://www.powertool-supplies.co.uk/fes ... ZsQAvD_BwE
Have you used one of these? Been looking into ideas for doing self touch up jobs and was going to try wet sanding.

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Post by BeeEmm » Mon Mar 11, 2019 12:58 pm

idej_z4 wrote: Tue Mar 05, 2019 2:46 pm Have you used one of these? Been looking into ideas for doing self touch up jobs and was going to try wet sanding.
I have a Festool de-nibber and it is a great little tool. You only remove paint from the chip so it is very specific and a polish will give you a great finish. I was nervous of using it at first, but confidence grows with use.
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