Discover how to fix paint chips in 7 easy steps.

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2. Locate the paint code number on
your vehicle. This will allow you
to buy paint that exactly matches
the car’s colour
The location of your car’s paint code
number will depend on its make/model.
For a list of paint colour code locations for
most manufacturers, click here.

3. Clean the surface of the car
in the area around the chip
using a medium reducer.

4. Dab the paint onto the chip using a tiny
brush (like one for nail polish) or even a
matchstick for very small chips.
Dab on a second coat 15 minutes
later.
Dab on a third and final coat 15 minutes
later so that the paint is slightly raised
above the surrounding surface area.

5. Wet a piece of 1500 sand
paper and sand the newly
applied paint for a couple
of minutes. This will help
the new coat blend in.

6. With a dry rag, apply some
polishing compound to the
recently sanded area.
Note: the new paint may standout against the rest of the car, as it’s
shinier and less faded.
So, there you have it!
Touching up paint chips is about
more than pure aesthetics.
It also helps protect your car from further
damage, increasing its lifespan and resale
value.
Depending on the state of your vehicle, it could also be
worth considering new tires, glass repair, new brakes,
routine oil changes and replacing/updating the hubcaps.
For more information on how to touch up paint chips, this YouTube video
takes you through the process step by step. Happy painting!