Chipex paint chip review.

[Ford ST]

So I'm sure like me you have paint chips. Well I had one above the driver's door area near the roof for sometime. We all have probably heard of doctor color chip, but there's another company called Chipex based in the UK. Their price at the time was a little bit better so that's what I went with.
I followed their instructions and let me tell you the paint dries extremely fast. It's better to start the leveling process early.
My opinion it's definitely better than the paint chip pens that always seem to leave a blob. I have also tried automotive touchup and that comes with a clear coat, but now you have shiny blob no good.
With Chipex no blob much better. Does the paint sheen match not really, because no clear coat but the color does match.

 

[Intuit]

Some spots on my hood, the debris actually went through the primer coat.

 

[Ford ST]

I did the apply and level process about 4 in 10 minutes. Much better than paint pens. It has great adhesion.

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[Nitelife]

Thanks for the review. Did some research on Dr. Colorchip and another brand, but never bought anything. I'll add Chipex to the list and pick something out once the weather improves some.

 

[TyphoonFiST]

I Have Dr. color chip....For Performance Blue....I will be applying it in the spring when there is NO SNOW in the forecast.

 

[Gimlet]

I've been satisfied with Dr. Colorchip for many years over many different cars. Good to know there is another option out there -

 

[Nitelife]

I Have Dr. color chip....For Performance Blue....I will be applying it in the spring when there is NO SNOW in the forecast.

@TyphoonFiST Have you used the Dr. Colorchip product yet? I've picked up a lot of chips on the hood and some along the passenger side (for some reason).

 

[Gimlet]

Coincidentally, I used Dr. Colorchip a couple of days ago for multiple spots on my hood and bumper. The match with the metallic is spot on - my wife was amazed watching things disappear.

 

[Nitelife]

@Gimlet What color is your car? Any pictures of the repainted areas?

 

[Geebs]

I bought something just like these from ebay
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2-559-Spir...5&algv=default&_trksid=p2047675.c100008.m2219

I already had a small touch up bottle in my color but like we all know, it "globs" because the brush is too big for most scratches. These little things allow you to get really fine dots and are pretty handy for small detailing areas too (if your ridiculously anal like me ). I have used clear nail polish as a clearcoat and that seems to work well....again, this is only for really small areas. When all is thoroughly dry, buff it lightly with polishing compound, or even a small amount of paste wax or even liquid wax.

 

[TyphoonFiST]

@TyphoonFiST Have you used the Dr. Colorchip product yet? I've picked up a lot of chips on the hood and some along the passenger side (for some reason).

Worked great...if directions are followed * I did it 3 coats !

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[Gimlet]

@Nitelife - car is Magnetic. No pictures tho, but you really can't tell where it has been touched up -

 

[Ford ST]

Chipex and Dr colorchip both have the exact same idea on how they work.
I chose Chipex because the price was better. I posted a before and after picture your choice.

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[Nitelife]

Chipex and Dr colorchip both have the exact same idea on how they work.
I chose Chipex because the price was better. I posted a before and after picture your choice.

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Thanks. I forgot you had started the thread with before/after pictures. I pulled the trigger on a Chipex kit, since I found a promo code to get the price a bit cheaper than DrColorChip. Will see how it goes and hopefully add some before/after pictures here.