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      01-23-2017, 12:04 AM   #1
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Best touch-up paint

So I've discovered the tiniest most minuscule paint chip on the hood of my X3. Brand new car, and a rock decided to have its way with the paint It just looks like a tiny speck of dirt, and it's only unnoticeable unless you know it's there, but I'd like to get some touch-up paint for it. What would you recommend for touch-up paint? I know BMW makes their own, and I've seen some other options as well. The car is Deep Sea Blue Metallic. Any input would be much appreciated!

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Dr. Colorchip. Best/easiest I have every used.
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Dr. Colorchip. Best/easiest I have every used.
That looks good! Thank you!

Which kit would you recommend? https://www.drcolorchip.com/select-product.php
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Just get the Standard Touch-Up Paint Kit. It's all you will need to touch up the chips. It's super easy and looks great. Just follow the instructions. You will be happy!
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Just get the Standard Touch-Up Paint Kit. It's all you will need to touch up the chips. It's super easy and looks great. Just follow the instructions. You will be happy!
Will do, thanks again!
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Most of the time using the little brush that comes with kit leaves too much paint in a very small chip hole.

From experience I have found that a cutting a match stick down to a point and using it to drop a small droplet into the hole works well. Naturally using a large blob of paint is undesirable.

Perhaps a small amount on a toothpick will do.
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Most of the time using the little brush that comes with kit leaves too much paint in a very small chip hole.

From experience I have found that a cutting a match stick down to a point and using it to drop a small droplet into the hole works well. Naturally using a large blob of paint is undesirable.

Perhaps a small amount on a toothpick will do.
Tooth pick is what I use.
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