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06-21-2020, 09:45 PM | #1 |
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Need Help w/ Paint Repair
My E90 M3 has a handful of areas that have a poor paint repair job done by the previous owner. I am wondering what my options are to try and repair myself. I have all the tools for paint correction (compound, polish, and wax) but I don't think a compound will be able to fix this.
I'm afraid of any levels of sandpaper. Could this be "cut out", paint fill in w/ clear, and then the compound/polish to blend back in? Any information is appreciated. |
06-22-2020, 06:04 PM | #2 |
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You'll have to use sandpaper. No compound is going to cut that out. Get some 5k discs, maybe 1 3k sponge and a big bottle of water. After that you can decide if it needs base + clear+wet sand+cut/polish or b) just clear, another wet sand, and then a compound/polish (only if you're going for 99% fix) you can cut some of those steps out if you just seek a basic improvement.
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I don't think I have the ability to apply base+clear or just clear after this process. Seems like proper spray equipment is needed to do that. I am not sure how that would blend into the original as well ... even after the compound stage. I am not going for 99% fix but I am hoping for a step above basic improvement. More research to do but I appreciate the information. |
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06-26-2020, 11:57 AM | #5 |
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You can try this: http://www.langka.com/index.php/feat...lob-eliminator
If it works, you'll save yourself some trouble. I've had luck with it on a used car where the previous owner did something similar to what you've pictured. I also use it when I fill chips, it works really well on simple paint colors. Metallics and pearls are harder, but those are a pain no matter what.
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The blob-eliminator seems to be a good product. Thanks. |
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06-27-2020, 09:29 PM | #7 |
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I'm thinking I need to tape very close to the problem area and use some sand paper; 1000 grit minimum.
https://www.wikihow.com/Remove-Touch...n-the-Car-Door https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...1L5LUN92&psc=1 |
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The remover doesn't do anything to the factory paint, so for $35 or so you might as well give it a try before you're taking more harsh approaches that will require you to correct the underlying paint. Worse case it doesn't work, and you can still use it to fill chips correctly in the future.
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Would love to know how the Blob Eliminator works out and if you use their touch up system. |
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