something that came up while washing my car..

[netmouse]

Does anyone have advice on what to do about tiny chips in the paint that my car has accumulated along the front edge and around the front grill? I'm sure they're just from little stones or what-not, but I don't want them to get worse.

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[stardustgirl.livejournal.com]

The touch-up paint is my suggestion as well. Ask for the bottle, not the spray can. Spray doesn't work as well but they'll still happily sell it to you. :P The Pumpkin has a bottle of Carousel Red on standby... and I use a smaller artists brush because the one that comes inside the lid of the touchup paint can be too large, and is rather stiff and doesn't manipulate as easily. Sometimes it takes several layers to build up the paint in a chip... better to do that than to put a big glob on all at once.

You might also check into getting a car bra. It covers the front of the car while you're driving and prevents excessive chipping and is really handy for those late-summer bug invasions.

[netmouse.livejournal.com]

cool. I just ordered a bottle of what *should* be the right color from the dealer. They say they don't usually carry it so I have to wait a couple days. Hopefully it arrives before my trip to Phoenix.

I'm also going to get a new battery for my lock remote (should be under warranty) because it's ridiculous how close to my car I have to be to lock and unlock it.

I don't think I'll go the car bra route just yet. I might change my mind after seeing how well the painting works...

[eternalmaiden.livejournal.com]

The biggest problem with the bras is they tend to trap moisture and cause rusting. Especially since your paint is already comprimised, I would recommend *not* going that route.