Hello, I'm new here so excuse me if this isn't in the right place. Im going to tackle the stone chips on the front bumper of my 2011 mini one in black I'm going to try to attach photos. and Im just confirming that before I do it I have the right idea. I've bought the correct touch up paint from mini to match my car a94 I believe the colour code is from memory. It's a two part touch up colour and then lacquer. So this is how Im assuming it's done, can someone more knowledgeable than me let me know if it's right.
Clay whole panel
Degrease and dry it.
Then with a ****tail stick dab that paint in the stone chips so the paint is below the level of surrounding paint
Let cure then put lacquer(clear coat) over the top above the surrounding paint.
When done all chips wet sand with 3000 grit so spots are level with surrounding paintwork. And while I'm at it may as well wet sand the whole bumper.
Use cutting compound and finally polish it.
Any tips or tricks would be great too. Especially in the wet sanding department as I'm doing it by hand for the first time?
Many Thanks
James
Clay whole panel
Degrease and dry it.
Then with a ****tail stick dab that paint in the stone chips so the paint is below the level of surrounding paint
Let cure then put lacquer(clear coat) over the top above the surrounding paint.
When done all chips wet sand with 3000 grit so spots are level with surrounding paintwork. And while I'm at it may as well wet sand the whole bumper.
Use cutting compound and finally polish it.
Any tips or tricks would be great too. Especially in the wet sanding department as I'm doing it by hand for the first time?
Many Thanks
James