Touch up paint for chips?

perryinva · 09-03-2023, 09:50 AM

What are you all using for tiny specs of missing paint/stone impact chips?

RigaTony1982 · 09-03-2023, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by perryinva

What are you all using for tiny specs of missing paint/stone impact chips?

I ordered some directly from BMW. I’ve also heard good things about Dr. Colorchip

Westside Guy · 09-03-2023, 10:31 AM

I have Misano Blue but not every color is available from BMW. I like BMW’s touch up kit because it includes a clear coat. After BMW, Dr Colorchip is the next best choice.

0_steve · 09-03-2023, 11:12 AM

Do NOT get paint from bmw. It won’t even match and is very hard to handle.

Go to the Dr ColorChip website and order from there. Very easy to use and exact match.

StanDiego · 09-03-2023, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by perryinva

What are you all using for tiny specs of missing paint/stone impact chips?

When the time comes, I might try this kit:

https://touchuprx.com/

On a side note, this looks like a pretty comprehensive paint color reference:

https://paintref.com/index.shtml

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Westside Guy · 09-03-2023, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 0_steve

Do NOT get paint from bmw. It won’t even match and is very hard to handle.

Go to the Dr ColorChip website and order from there. Very easy to use and exact match.

No touchup paint will be a 100% match, that being said my Misano Blue was close enough and I don’t have a matching issue.

RigaTony1982 · 09-03-2023, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 0_steve

Do NOT get paint from bmw. It won’t even match and is very hard to handle.

Go to the Dr ColorChip website and order from there. Very easy to use and exact match.

No issues with the San Francisco Red paint I got from BMW.

jllyons10 · 02-24-2024, 06:00 PM

Just finished doing some touch up on my San Francisco Red Z. Took me a while to get the desired results from Dr Colorchip. I learned to use the paint sparingly which helped reduce the amount of effort dissolving the excess. Used a squeegee for the areas on lower panel behind front wheels that was rough (my car is a 2019). I think the area looks new now. Very happy with the results and would encourage trying it. My paint match was perfect. Before and after below.

GerryC · 02-24-2024, 10:20 PM

I've used the BMW kit in Phytonic Blue on our X5 with very good results.

Went looking for a Thundernight kit and it isn't available from BMW yet.

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Westside Guy Brigadier General 5721 Rep 4,405 Posts Drives: 2022 Z4 M40i, 2021 228i GC Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Hallandale Beach, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 BMW Z4 M40i [9.81] 2021 BMW 228i Gran ... [7.83]	I have Misano Blue but not every color is available from BMW. I like BMW’s touch up kit because it includes a clear coat. After BMW, Dr Colorchip is the next best choice.
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0_steve Second Lieutenant 159 Rep 251 Posts Drives: 24 X5 M60i/20 Z4 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Charlotte/Orlando iTrader: (0)	Do NOT get paint from bmw. It won’t even match and is very hard to handle. Go to the Dr ColorChip website and order from there. Very easy to use and exact match.
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jllyons10 Enlisted Member 101 Rep 39 Posts Drives: BMW Z4 G29 Join Date: Feb 2024 Location: Scottsdale iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 BMW Z4 sDrive30i [0.00]	Just finished doing some touch up on my San Francisco Red Z. Took me a while to get the desired results from Dr Colorchip. I learned to use the paint sparingly which helped reduce the amount of effort dissolving the excess. Used a squeegee for the areas on lower panel behind front wheels that was rough (my car is a 2019). I think the area looks new now. Very happy with the results and would encourage trying it. My paint match was perfect. Before and after below. Attached Images
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GerryC Captain 1613 Rep 849 Posts Drives: BMW Z4 M40i, BMW X5x40i Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 BMW X5 xDrive40i [10.00] 2023 BMW Z4 M40i [9.72]	I've used the BMW kit in Phytonic Blue on our X5 with very good results. Went looking for a Thundernight kit and it isn't available from BMW yet. __________________ 2023 Z4 ///M40i Thundernight Metallic/Cognac Vernasca/Moonlight/Shadowline/19" Black 799M/PP/DAP/ACC/HK 2022 X5 xDrive40i Phytonic Blue/Cognac Vernasca/DAPP/LSP/PP/CCP/PAP/20" Style 738/Spare Tire/Trailer Hitch
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