Auto body repair & detailing/1978 280z

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I used a product called Ferecla w good results,paint got clean and shines. The problem is chips that need touchd up. Carquest said they can match color, how do I fill, blend, and sand to match? Thanks

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Toch up paint doesn't work good in the fashon you are thinking of. It will just get rubbed back out of the divot left by the chip. Just carefully touch up the chips, and remember, less is better. Pputting big globs will look like the devil. Do some inconspicuous spots to get a feel for the paint, then move on to the larger spots. Just fill the chip- don't go on to the finish. For small scratches, a paper match makes an excellent little brush. Bill

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22 year veteran, 2 years of vocational training. A.S.E. certified Master collision repair/refinish technician. I-CAR certified. 17 yrs. GM experience. I can answer most questions related to automotive body repairs, ranging from small scratch repairs all the way up to the most extensive collision repairs. I can expertly advise people on what to expect from their body shop experience, right down to what self repairs should, and should not, be done. Lastly, I can advise tricks and tips for classic car restoration, such as lead repairs. SORRY, I DO NOT DO ONLINE ESTIMATES OR GIVE PARTS PRICES!! BE PREPARED FOR THE CORRECT ANSWER- NOT THE ONE YOU WANT TO HEAR. I won't B.S. you, or sugar coat answers. Just plain, hard facts.

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