Touching Up

[FUBAR]

Ooooh err missus!

Right, following my efforts of installing a new battery, Ive taken some more brave pills and now feel like having a go at sorting out the stone chips (and the gouge on the boot caused by a flying microwave oven ). Those on the Cerb forum know what a ham-fited twonk I am, so;

OK, first off, where to get the touch up stick from online/via the ? I have an old touch up stick that came with the car but its all dried up. Car's colour is Sunset Pearl, will that do or will I need the colour code? (if so, does anyone know it as the car is at home today).

Secondly, as a complete numpty, can someone advise as to the proper way to do this (I tried it years ago on an Escort I had, but it was a complete mess)? I guess its a bit more than just dab paint in the holes? So, over fill the hole, then level it off somehow (am I right something like a carefully applied razor blade?), then what? Polish it? My FiL just bought a touch up kit for his Mondeo from Halfwits and it came with 3 sticks, Im guessing an undercoat, the paint and then some form of sealant over the top?

Dont suppose there's anyone in Sussex/south east who has some deviant persuasion that gets them excited (sexually or otherwise) by 'touching up' PHers cars for the price of a beer and a kebab, who would like to help?

Edited by FUBAR on Friday 6th July 17:14

[rev-erend]

Fubar - how your misses ever puts up with you ...

Touch up Paint - from your TVR dealer.

If it's stone chips - then I would fill the hole (don't get excited here fubes..) with stopper using a razor blade.

Wipe off any excess and add just enough to fill the hole.

Here is a supplier of stopper :
http://www.paints4u.com/ProductDetails.aspx?produc...

If you are near Ripley this weekend - then I'd be happy to do this for you old chap.

[LordGrover]

FUBAR said:

Ooooh err missus!

Right, following my efforts of installing a new battery, Ive taken some more brave pills and now feel like having a go at sorting out the stone chips (and the gouge on the boot caused by a flying microwave oven ). Those on the Cerb forum know what a ham-fited twonk I am, so;

OK, first off, where to get the touch up stick from online/via the ? I have an old touch up stick that came with the car but its all dried up. Car's colour is Sunset Pearl, will that do or will I need the colour code? (if so, does anyone know it as the car is at home today).

Secondly, as a complete numpty, can someone advise as to the proper way to do this (I tried it years ago on an Escort I had years ago, but it was a complete mess)? I guess its a bit more than just dab paint in the holes? So, over fill the hole, then level it off somehow (am I right something like a carefully applied razor blade?), then what? Polish it? My FiL just bought a touch up kit for his Mondeo from Halfwits and it came with 3 sticks, Im guessing an undercoat, the paint and then some form of sealant over the top?

Dont suppose there's anyone in Sussex/south east who has some deviant persuasion that gets them excited (sexually or otherwise) by 'touching up' PHers cars for the price of a beer and a kebab, who would like to help?

Webbs Autos offer touch-up sticks here @ £19.95 (They're under body(s)hop )

[FUBAR]

Cheers rev, but its my daughter's birthday/parties this weekend (why isnt 1 party enough? )

So I stick this stopper stuff in then whap some touch up paint over the top? Wait for the paint to harden a little and wipe off the excess? Otherwise Id end up wiping away all the paint? What do I do if the paint is a little 'proud'?

I may take you up on the offer another weekend if it all goes to rat shit

Anyone else suggest/have a number for a supplier of the touchup sticks?

[FUBAR]

Cheers LG.

£20 for a little pot? Im in the wrong game

[morebeanz]

Fubes

I got my touch in paint from Webbs too. Very good service, and recommended.

How deep are the chips? If you take a little time, you can fill with multiple layers of paint until "proud", and then wet sand flat, followed by a machine polish.

Sounds like you've got plenty of volunteers already, but I am happy to help if you need it...

[FUBAR]

Here we go . Wet sand do what? Sounds technical.

Can I buy all the bits I need (except the paint) from Halfwits or similar?

Cheers Ian, at this rate I may not have to do anything myself

Any advance on the paint code to save me having to lift the bonnet?

[rev-erend]

morebeanz said:

Fubes

I got my touch in paint from Webbs too. Very good service, and recommended.

How deep are the chips? If you take a little time, you can fill with multiple layers of paint until "proud", and then wet sand flat, followed by a machine polish.

Sounds like you've got plenty of volunteers already, but I am happy to help if you need it...

Ian - you must have too much time and patience on your hands..

Just fill the hole with stopper usins a razor blade. Let it dry for a few days and then wet sand it you have the bottle.. or just paint over the top.

Much more accurate and a far better job.

[so called]

but dont use rat sh1t

[morebeanz]

so called said:

but dont use rat sh1t

You're right, I've heard that doesn't work too well!

[nemasis]

FUBAR YHM.

[amazon]

Fubes - email Gerbil via PH if you still stuck. He will sort out the paint for you (via Dexter paints I believe) Mine was with me next day.

PS. Very impressed with your personal devotion to your Cerbera's needs just recently.

[DonnyMac]

FUBAR, let me know how you get on, mine's grown a grey beard

[FUBAR]

nemasis said:

FUBAR YHM.

Extremely kind offer mate

YHM back

[.Woody]

I was actually surprised by halfwits, they seem to have all the TVR code registrered for any colour, shame the colour code badges on the car aren't accurate!