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  • 15 September 2025 at 17:01 #816288
    Bill Dawes
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      Not of an era that appears to be normally covered in this topic but wondered if any of you guys could assist.

      I have a 2022 Lexus UX, Sonic Titanium metallic, did a good deal on minor damage insurance, one for the alloys and one for body work.

      Had some kerb crunching damage repairs done on my front wheels, absolutely superb job, done at home and wheels looked brand new, diamond cut skim and cleaned up with heat cured clear coat, all done in a van.

      Following week had a stone chip ‘repaired’, again at home, very disappointed,  simply put a protective coat into the chip,  still highly visible deep chip, waste of money.

      So my question is, are these touch up kits, paint pot or pen, you buy worth it. I have tried many over the many decades I have owned cars and never had much success. No doubt paint technology has improved over the years.

      Bill D.

      15 September 2025 at 18:59 #816311
      Stuart Smith 5
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        I tried this kit:

        https://www.paintnuts.co.uk

        It was ok, but as with any paint repair depends on the user. Wasn’t too bad on small chips, but I tried it on a larger chip and I wasn’t happy with the result.

        The kit of primer, metallic colour and lacquer wasn’t cheap at £35 inc postage.

        The colour match was good.

        Stuart

         

        6 October 2025 at 12:16 #818981
        duncan webster 1
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          @duncanwebster1

          Anyone fancy a steam motorcycle. Firing it on the move must be a bit tricky

          https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1CgVmqwqfS/?mibextid=wwXIfr

          6 October 2025 at 12:59 #818991
          bernard towers
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            @bernardtowers37738

            definitely a job for goggles and face mask!

            6 October 2025 at 14:55 #819019
            Oldiron
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              Bill D    It is possible to fill the chip with Cataloy Knifing Putty leave it little low and then touch in paint either with touchup pen or with small brush with paint from an aerosol can ( I find this a better method) then level with > 3000 grit paper then clear coat. The area will then need polishing. Takes a bit of skill and practice on an old panel or inconspicuous area is required. Done a few myself and they came out pretty good.  A little delicacy is needed on small chips.  Plenty of videos showing different methods on Youtube.  Good luck with it.

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