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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: Wilko2008 on 28 August 2009, 13:50

Title: Paint chips
Post by: Wilko2008 on 28 August 2009, 13:50

Hi all

Have had my lovely, black GTI for nearly 18 months (from new) and have got a number of small chips and mini scrapes from b***tards in car parks etc. How this happens i don't know as I try to park over 2 spaces  :grin: (not really).

Does anyone know if I should go to "Chips Away" or similar or if there is a good touch up repair pen.

Wilko

Title: Re: Paint chips
Post by: jaydubveedub on 28 August 2009, 16:20

You can buy a touch up pen from your VW dealer for about £4.

Alternatively, go to somewhere like Chips Away (or similar) and they will be able to do a much better job of it.

Title: Re: Paint chips
Post by: Wilko2008 on 01 September 2009, 09:30

Thanks. Will try the pen first but have never had much success with brush type ones. Failing that will give Chips Away a shout.

Title: Re: Paint chips
Post by: Saint Steve on 01 September 2009, 20:26

Touch up pen then use a cocktail stick rather then the heavy brush. I normally clay it quickly after which i find removes any excess paint to make it less noticable.