[snip] > Wait until the paint is completely dry, and use the pencil and sandpaper, > and lots of water to sand down the bump so it’s level with the surface. > Don’t worry too much about scratches, but use lots of water to minimize it. > After you’ve leveled the bump, apply scratch remover and buff out. Then wax. > It’ll look just as new! > If you’re unwilling to do all that, just apply the touch-up paint, and it > will look better, but not new.
Hi Paul Thank you very, very much for this detailed description. I just purchased the touch up paint from my local Honda dealer and will purchase the rest of the required material. I will definitely give this a shot. Thank you very much again.
Hello Today I discovered a small area in the rear bumper of my 2002 Accord that is chipped. Does anyone has a suggestion on how to repair this? Fortunately the color is Nighthawk Black so I assume that the task might be easier than with other colors. My workmanship on these matters is less than stellar. Any suggestions on shops that could do this job for a reasonable price? Thanks very much in advance.
> Hello > Today I discovered a small area in the rear bumper of my 2002 Accord > that is chipped. Does anyone has a suggestion on how to repair this? > Fortunately the color is Nighthawk Black so I assume that the task might > be easier than with other colors. > My workmanship on these matters is less than stellar. Any suggestions on > shops that could do this job for a reasonable price?
If it’s not that big, you can easily do it yourself, and it’ll look just as new, except upon really close inspection. If you are willing to patiently go through this, you’ll get fantastic results. Items needed: – touch-up paint (match colors exactly) – high-grit sandpaper (800 or above) – pencil with unused eraser – scratch remover – A paperclip or needle – bucket of water – A LOT of patience First, if there’s any rust on that chip, wrap some sandpaper around that pencil, and rub it away. Be sure to use a lot of water, so any scratches will be minimized. Second, make sure it hasn’t rained or snowed, and make sure the bumper is clean. Take the unwound paperclip or needle and dip it into the paint, and press it against the chip. Just let capillary action do it’s work, you don’t have to move it around. Just put in a thin layer of paint. Wait overnight for it to dry. Then add another thin layer. Wait overnight. Add another layer. Wait overnight. Add another layer. Wait overnight. Repeat until you’ve slightly over-filled the chip so there is a bump there now. Wait until the paint is completely dry, and use the pencil and sandpaper, and lots of water to sand down the bump so it’s level with the surface. Don’t worry too much about scratches, but use lots of water to minimize it. After you’ve leveled the bump, apply scratch remover and buff out. Then wax. It’ll look just as new! If you’re unwilling to do all that, just apply the touch-up paint, and it will look better, but not new.