Can I do car paint repairs at home?
Minor chips and scrapes can be annoying. But don’t worry, with our Chipex™ UK Lite and Chipex™ UK Plus kits, we include everything you need to handle up to 24 car body paint repairs at home. Our three-step process couldn’t be easier, and our colour match technology makes it easy to find the perfect shade for your make and model.
Select your make and model or enter your registration details into our handy search tool to find your car paint code.
For best results, be patient and follow the instructions to the letter. It’s the best way to achieve the results you want and avoid messy mistakes. We provide everything you need, including protective gloves and detailed directions to achieve pro results. Just make sure to work in a well-ventilated, brightly lit space so you can see what you’re doing.
How can I prepare car paintwork for touch up repairs?
Here’s our step-by-step guide to preparing your car for a touch up repair that blends seamlessly with your OEM bodywork and stands the test of time.
Clean thoroughly
Start by thoroughly cleaning the area with soap and water to remove any debris. Next, you’ll need to de-wax your car paint with a specialist car cleaning spray. Any traces of dirt or wax can prevent proper paint adhesion, resulting in a botched repair.
Remove rust
If you find a rust spot, remove any loose flakes with fine sandpaper or a wire brush, then apply a rust converter and leave it to dry.
Sand the damaged area
If the chip or scratch is deep, you may need to use 2000-grit sandpaper to smooth any rough edges. Be gentle, and only sand what you need, before cleaning the area to remove any dust. You can skip this step for minor car paint repairs.
Apply primer
For deep scrapes or dents that penetrate to the metal, apply a thin layer of primer. This product forms a protective barrier, prevents rust and improves paint adhesion, resulting in a longer-lasting repair. Again, you can omit this step for small car paint repairs.
Apply your touch up paint
Apply your Chipex™colour matched paint according to our three-step instructions:
- Apply
- Blend
- Polish
You may need to repeat the process several times if the damage is serious. You won’t need to apply a separate clear coat as our all-in-one solution contains a patented lacquer for durable repairs.
How can I find the perfect match for flawless car body paint repairs?
Paintwork prep is 90% of a flawless repair. For seamless end results, you also need the perfect colour matched paint.
Thanks to our custom mixing technology, achieving the ideal colour, hue and finish is just a few clicks away. It all depends on using the correct paint codes for your vehicle. You have a couple of options to find your car paint colour using the Chipex™ paint search tool. Either type in your vehicle registration or select your make and model.
We’ll do the rest, so you can undertake repairs with the confidence that your touch up paint will deliver a perfect, uniform result.
Why is Chipex™ UK the best choice for car paint repairs?
With our beginner-friendly three-step process and professional colour matching technology, Chipex™ UK touch up paint is a great choice for at-home repairs. Our all-in-one formula is a complete solution, so there’s no need for a separate clear coat. What’s more, we offer a 100% colour match guarantee if you’re not satisfied with your shade.
With kits including our super-sized Chipex™ UK Pro for multiple repairs, you can achieve great results with Chipex™ UK.
Search for your perfect shade of car touch up paint by selecting your make and model or entering your reg number and order your car repair paint today.
