Paint preparation

[carreauchompeur]

I've just had my Chipex stone chip correction kit through the post, that I won at Caring With Cars. Very exciting, and I will report back on results.

Couple of questions though- my car has a nasty chip/gouge, not huge but looks like something hooked into the paint and it needs flattening. What should I use prior to the paint kit to flatten it? Talking very small scale, not sanding whole panels ;-)

Also, what's best to get the affected areas completely clean and ready for paint? I've applied a Kurust stone chip pen onto the affected areas but need to clean prior to painting.

Ta!

Sam

[SirSamuelOfBuca]

Make sure all traces of wax has been removed. Using degreaser or something :-)

[WhoseGeneration]

SirSamuelOfBuca said:

Make sure all traces of wax has been removed. Using degreaser or something :-)

Something that removes any trace of silicone.

[GC8]

Nothing can do that.

[carreauchompeur]

I do have engine degreaser but wary of using it on paintwork. Alcohol?

[GC8]

Silicone is the bane of bodyshops, unfortunately. I dont think that there is a simple answer.

[loftylad]

IPA ? (Isopropyl alcohol)

[Wheelrepairit]

Panel wipe, it's the future.