Touch up paint

[king monkey]

ive used chipex in the past not impressed with it
i find genuine vw paint best or halfords not bad either

Good to know. Thanks

[king monkey]

This any good?

https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Volkswagen-Lapiz-Blue-Touch-Up-Paint-LD5K-touchup-stick-VW-MK7-Golf-R/401583143905?ul_ref=https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-53481-19255-0/1?ff3=2&pub=5575376664&toolid=10001&campid=5338268676&customid=CjwKCAjwg6b0BRBMEiwANd1_SNv1H0J0jRyY6PluUEPqSXaow4GPKuyPBVh9XgxpU_7MIIP1TnMDehoCSZEQAvD_BwE&lgeo=1&item=401583143905&srcrot=710-53481-19255-0&rvr_id=2361301449271&rvr_ts=4acd47ba1710ac3cf1967473ffe9cb86&_mwBanner=1&_rdt=1&ul_noapp=true&pageci=a47f4701-6dfe-4f20-b166-496f85743bce

Ha ha! Just found that one myself. Says the seller is away but the date has elapsed so might contact them. Thanks.

[mcmaddy]

I've used chipex on previous cars and it's excellent. It's all in the method and prep though so people will give different opinions. The VW paint is good but again it's how it's applied that makes the difference.

[Watts]

it's how it's applied that makes the difference.

That's where I run into trouble. No patience = a right cock up

[mcmaddy]

it's how it's applied that makes the difference.

That's where I run into trouble. No patience = a right cock up

😂😂👍

[king monkey]

The eBay seller has confirmed that they’re shut. Going to have to gamble on something else.

[TweedsideR]

I've used Chipex on small paint chips and it's great, but you do have to follow the instructions. You need to take your time to do at least the paint application and excess paint removal one or two chips at a time so the paint doesn't dry out too much. The end result should be undetectable. Make sure you check the paint colour match before you start just to be sure you've got the right colour.

I've also used the official VW touch-up paint bottles from https://vwmotorparts.co.uk/, but you'd have to check with them if they are still stocking it. Again it's good for small areas but the clear lacquer doesn't "flow" very well so it's not good for any large scuffs (like you get on the rear sill).

[king monkey]

Thanks for the link. Just tried it. They don’t appear to have any touch up kits. Think I’m going with one on amazon now. Can’t get anything original.

[Watts]

Halfords? I had a kit from them, seemed good to me. The only problem for me was the monkey using it

[clubsport]

Halfords? I had a kit from them, seemed good to me. The only problem for me was the monkey using it

You will be pleased to hear it was in use this morning, just waiting a day for it to harden in the sun.... no urgency doesn't seem to translate into any more patience though!

Halfords are open, they get round this by supplying cycle parts, you can order online, no ideas how you  would collect though?