AutomotiveTouchup! Rock chips don’t ROCK! In the shop with Emily EP 76

[@KenWarnersniperperformance]

Girl you have one of those smiles that just lights up a room. Pure beauty. And a car girl icing on the cake. Aaron's a lucky lucky man. God bless. Hope this message finds you both well.

[@flyingsparksgarage]

Ken Warner Sure appreciate that, Ken! Classy, respectful and well thought out comments find us super well! 🤓🙏🏼 Our world is turning and we are managing quite well through all the craziness! Thanks again for the kind words and especially watching and supporting!

[@staystoked1834]

She’s not gonna let you hit lil bro😭😭

[@someyoungguy6990]

Quick tip: If you have touch up's or runs that you want to take the high spots off before rubbing, take two box cutter blades. First one will get a single layer of masking tape around each end leaving a open section in the middle of the blade. Second one gets the same but this time use two layers of tape. You have just made two scraping tools! Use the two layer blade to gently start removing the top of your high spot by keeping it close to 90 degrees to the job and slowly scraping (not cutting) it over the raised section with the open section of the blade until it is running on the tape. Now using the blade with a single layer of tape to run that down the same way until it does the same. You will now have a high spot/clear run that is no thicker than your masking tape and will give you a better chance of finishing the job without rubbing through any of the surrounding area while still having a huge high in the middle. This has worked for me for years and has saved my bacon on everything from cars to 40 million dollar boats. If you are unsure grab a old car door or what ever and give it a go first just make sure that your paint is fully cured first so you don't peel it out or have chunks break out.....yeah, don't ask me how i know..! It is easy as once you get it.

[@robjohnston5292]

That's excellent advise, I've never tried it with masking tape on the ends, but it makes perfect sense. Now, if I just had a vehicle that was worthy of spending time on taking care of rock chips.

[@michaelwelch5392]

A trick I learned is not use the brush but a paper match out of a match book. The side you break off just seems to hold the paint and applies it easier.

[@flyingsparksgarage]

michael welch That’s a good idea!

[@gungadinn]

Now that you've touched up the surface and the paint has cured a few days/weeks, take some 1200 grit wet dry sand paper and some soap and water with a rubber sanding block. Wet the paper and lightly work the paper over the locations, 45 degrees, then 45 degrees the opposite direction. Keep the paper wet the entire time or it will scratch.

[@trdrockwarrior]

Another tool I have used to put small dabs of paint into a little dot size area is to use a toothpick. Pinpoint accuracy.

[@terrylessmann2274]

I wet sand the spot with 1500, then hit it with some course rubbing compound. Then do entire panel with mild rubbing compound, then polisher. Get rid of the ugly every time. Just a lot of work but worth it. We all have time during quarantine.

[@blueovallife6868]

I Have literally watched dozens of rock chip touch up videos.. This was by far the most fun!!! I'm not just saying that as a fan who has also been sniffing paint fumes.. POR-15 today. Lol. Great job as always!! Cant wait for part 2!

[@makeitwork583]

Good episode. Thanks for breaking it into two!

[@70sstreetracergal61]

Just did a touchup on my baby after the neighbor decided to mow the grass and some rocks my way and hurt my baby girl. My baby same year as yours and was blessed to find Tungsten Gray from them! Looking great in your clean and rocked out garage!!!

[@marksnyder2232]

As to the mystery paint dabs on the A-pillar, maybe they were unnoticed fingerprint / glove print smudges from the painter on a previous touchup. I bet you'll like the can-gun adapter. I have the rustoleum can gun that I use all the time, and it makes spraying paint much easier and more controlled, at least to amateur-painter me.

[@wpalmer8901]

Great video. Think I will give this product a try to fix the rock chips on my truck.

[@SpyderGarage]

Had to smile at the comment about smelling paint. For me, it’s bondo, because of the memories associated with it and my Dad. And I was JUST doing bondo with Nathaniel a couple nights ago and telling him that story right before watching this. ☺️

[@miguelmena2264]

I could not find the color they mach

[@flyingsparksgarage]

Miguel Mena Coukdnt find a certain color? Give them a ring on their tech support line!

[@rondogwil]

The pimples comment...LOL!!! That's what went through my mind when I saw all the yellow tape on the car....and then you said it. LOL. Be safe!

[@danbierschbach7743]

Anxiously awaiting your next episode,,Looks awesome. well done.

[@billyshipman2199]

Just got finished watching all your playlists and this one. Love how you go on different aspects on each car. I have a suggestion, take a razor blade hold at 45 deg. and pull backwards on the globs, it take off the globs to flush, a trick from a pro that taught me. Love you guys videos!!!

[@johnpeschke7723]

its all about having fun

[@jc4074]

In the future you can actually forgo the clearcoat coat. Simply clean the rock chip area thoroughly with 91% alcohol. Apply a small amount of paint into the chip. Drag a plastic razor blade across the applied paint to level. Let the paint dry for 24 hours. Then wet sand, and polish. Thanks for the great vid. STAY SAFE! 🍻

[@timglass6041]

Great touch up job Emily. it just goes to show that sometimes it takes a woman's touch to make things better. I know that touching up paint chips is very time consuming, but well worth it in the end. Can't wait to see how the spoiler turns out. I like the Audi, they're good looking cars. So until next time take care and be safe.

[@michaelwelch5392]

A closet huffier. This girl never stops to amaze me. Rock chip on.

[@rondogwil]

WOW That's one of the nicest garage refrigerators I've ever seen. LOL. Have a beer for me.

[@davidboyce6427]

I’m going to look into this spray touch up paint. Thank you both👍

[@theodoredugranrut8201]

Yes I know I'm a goof but I giggle when you say out ti. With my steady hands I would be repainting the whole thing tomorrow. Thanks for the intelligent entertainment Love the sound track Central California watching

[@thomaslamora1679]

can't wait to see the if the wet sanding helps the little crater look.we have the same issue with our dailies... they take a lot of abuse.

[@MrJMagoo]

Maybe the smudge marks on the outside A pillar were paint test spots from when they attempted to match the spoiler.

[@AntonioGarcia-xw1ei]

I bought the exact same paint brand a couple of months ago. I am currently doing the exact same thing with my car and rock chips. I bought the pen instead and it looks a little globby. I did not even put the clear coat on because it would probably lock in the globbyness of the paint. I don't know if my paint was a perfect match will see when I start the next steps. So far I wished I bought the little jar they were using instead of there pen touch up.

[@pierregodin1668]

You and Sailing UMA are the two most beautiful couples on KZbin.

[@wpalmer8901]

Looks like Finley wants his chair back.

[@TheCanadianBubba]

Surprised the nose was not the most affected area, that is what we see a lot of up here. When I think of Texas would think there to be more dirt or gravel roads, too many movies maybe. Great days and good health to you and all your family : ]

[@davidnaccaratoii5370]

U even rock on hooptie cars!!!! STILL MORE FINLEY NEEDED THO!!!AMEN TO AMERICA!!!

[@terryrutherford2114]

You keep amazing me. I have a Malibu boat, I have a PPL, I want a cruiser boat. I'v owned a 2001 Audi S8 and currently own a 2013 Audi S5 cabriolet Prestige. We might be kindred spirits. Haha. Thanks for the Vlog!

[@ryebread1986]

After watching this I ordered some paint for my GTO, I never knew they existed and I couldn't find touch up anywhere else

[@flyingsparksgarage]

ryan f Aussie paint codes 🥰🥰😍😍

[@pathbelow6652]

She's smirking because she can. 😏

[@ritchschut1997]

a little light wet sanding on the chipped spots to level them, and then a full paint correction and the car will look killer. I can see tons of swirls, thats why i suggest the paint correction. If you want any suggestions on easy to use tools and products to accomplish that let me know.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Great video Aaron and Emily @flyingsparksgarage

[@mattsez2879]

foam buffing pad.....deep cut #8 compound....no sanding required. Just hit the entire car then wax

[@allenapplegate1525]

Check out AMMO NYC. He uses a syringe.

[@dwaynelejeune3508]

What is the shelf life of the touch up paint. Also if you don't have paint codes or a vin # to ref how would you go about getting matching colors. I have a painted RV (Manufacturer is no help) with 4 different colirs scheme on it. It has a bunch of chips I would like to fix. Just joined and luv yalls channel.

[@flyingsparksgarage]

Dwayne Lejeune Hi Dwayne! I think I’d have to give the tech line a ring for help on finding matching paint, and I’ll bet the shelf life answer is in their FAQs! ☺️ Sure appreciate you watching and supporting us!!! Be well!

[@robertwcote]

Those hood rock chips weren't rusting because that hood is aluminum!

[@danl981]

Rust is corrosion and aluminum corrodes too. It's a very common misconception. Most of us still call it rust because either way you look at it it's still the same issue just a different base metal.

[@gumtreejunction6342]

Is it just me, or does anyone think that Emily just gave a spoiler alert for the next video on CherryPieTDI?

[@chrisschaub3389]

Emily apply the touch up paint with a syringe.

[@bigscout1584]

You oughta take the Audi circles off and paint the grill red then it would be a custom job

[@1966gtoguy]

Please remind me never to lend her a shirt...she will cut it up. LOL

[@888johnmac]

damnit .. i found myself holding my breath while you dabbed the paint, please tell me i'm not the only person who holds their breath while doing really fiddly things

[@888johnmac]

will the next episode be called spoiler alert ... sorry

[@lightningsrt4707]

Crap company they take for ever to send out anything but will take your money in a second.

[@victorjacobson4635]

i was watching finley wondering why you keep using his sleeping chair lol

[@dielauwen]

CAT fell asleep .0 paws baby.

[@kalvinlabuik3366]

Lol make ye’all higher then kite

[@kalvinlabuik3366]

Ye don’t that do ye talk with your hands lol

[@Tooma1979]

Tidy London here hope you are keeping well chick/guy x

[@juliamayes8004]

Nicely done with such a great attitude

[@darrylmoore]

Cherry pie the diesel gate car

[@skinanbonesOG]

hmmm is it a innie our a outtie

[@ronaldhagadorn5512]

You 2 are a dream couple! Dont let me down! Stay together! Keep up the great vids!

[@ronaldhagadorn5512]

Is scotty wrong about your audi? He said it's a money pit! You can do your own work, that helps!

[@MilkMan608]

Scotty’s a blowhard!

[@lilorbielilorbie2496]

All of my stuff has the "patina" look . So I don't have to worry about paint /rock chips.

[@donaldk.macbaird5248]

We call it Arizona Pinstriping here in my off grid World.

[@ZedTee77]

Good stuff. Reminded me of woman driven with the “see ya on the next one” at the end... 👍

[@barryhopesgthope686]

Those sprayers are so great. I used one to highlight the black trim on my Sammy.

[@jeffduggan6427]

Great presentation and good tips, I understand the memories from the sents ,smells and aromas it takes you right back in time, really like the shots through the trees. Take care stay safe, cheers.

[@davidowen888]

My truck needs the opposite, it only has a few good spots of paint like under emblems and badges 😅 🤣

[@robinmcgraw9893]

Emily you keep taking Finley's stool.

[@flyingsparksgarage]

Robin Mcgraw He reminds me of that!! Lol!!

[@ronaldrey5817]

Good stuff

[@dansoenen8331]

That spoiler looks perfect the way it is. But oh wait ,thats right i"m 85% color blind. Makes some parts of life easier. But my black Camaro needs this vid . Thanks so much guys for doing the leg work for us.

[@pierregodin1668]

I am like you, partially color blind, i was working for a John Deer dealer as a mechanic and was asked to paint wheel rims on a second hand JD combine. The wheels turned out nice and clear no runs or waves. Well the next day the sales rep comes over and looks at the wheels and swears than goes, five minutes later the shop chief mechanic come over and starts laughing after seeing the wheels. I asked what was so funny and he tells me i painted the wheels industrial Yellow and not AG yellow, well that was the last time i was asked to do a paint job.

[@dansoenen8331]

@@pierregodin1668 So Pierre ,do you get tired of people asking you what color their shirt is when they find out your color blind? And I hate it when i'm wiring something and I gotta get my wife to tell me what the colors are on the wires. Hey Aaron and Emily great job matching the touch up colors. I think.

[@pierregodin1668]

@@dansoenen8331 LOL you are so right or when they ask what colour i see such and such an item. The thing is they have no clue what we see of the colour spectrum and cannot imagine what its like. I saw for about three seconds what they see because a blood vessel broke in my eye and the red blood celles when in front of my iris and gave me color. It is like flipping a light switch in a dark room, the different is unimaginable. Have a great day

[@dansoenen8331]

@@pierregodin1668 Did you try the color blind correcting glasses for $400? Idid. I saw pink in the sky for the first time. And then my wife said " No Honey , No Pink ". But I really wanted to see pink. Still don't know what THAT is I guess.

[@woodengamer]

Nice to see this episode is spoiler free...... ok, yah bad joke... :D

[@mikemullay5622]

Emily, I understand the memories generated by the smell of auto paint. In a similar way, the smell of Hoppe's #9 gun oil always reminds me of my dad and my grandfather.

[@70sstreetracergal61]

Mike Mullay Always thought a lil Hoppes oil, drop of transmission fluid and some Brut would make an excellent man cologne! ❤️

[@mattsez2879]

with me its bondo....go figure

[@TheGrahamBrechin]

Paint sniffer ...

[@carlrapp601]

I am a Firetruck collision and paint specialist I'm good with Red trust me . I wanna help no charge I promise ! 😉

[@ddd228]

You will really like the rattle can pistol grip sprayer!!!!! Just don't shake the paint holding the handle.

[@jimearnest4342]

Awesome video Emily,red must be your favorite color, you've got Roxy and now you have Audri. Two ladies in red.

[@flyingsparksgarage]

Jim Earnest Thanks Jim! Apparently it is!! I’ve always loved orange but we sure seem to end up with lots of red vehicles! 😜

[@adamkilgore9822]

So she can literally say tweet a few times and birds answer her. She is like an automotive Disney princess

[@someyoungguy6990]

Haha, yep the kind of Disney princess that would be hanging out of the side window of a hot rod with blazing tires screaming "F#@k yeah go baby go" Snow White Walls and the Seven Skids.......but how would the story go...?

[@mr.the-edmeister2750]

Disney princesses usually don't have Emily's "mouth"; she has been known to "cuss like a sailor" at times.

[@jordan5607]

Finley needs a play date with Annabella from Classic truck Rescue!!

[@christopherwedemeyer2993]

And Mochi from Angel Motorsports

[@petethompson3111]

Y'alls little dog wants his stool back ☺

[@shanewright6958]

Great job and video 👍👍🇨🇱

[@ericcorse]

That was an amazing match. The stuff on the A pillar looked like antifreeze might have gotten on it.

[@flyingsparksgarage]

Eric Corse Oh, weird!!! Then it would be shiny and fine underneath?

[@ericcorse]

@@flyingsparksgarage I am not sure but I did that to a Tiger I owned and it stayed cloudy looking like that, I don't think I tried to repair it.

[@chappy5538]

Great job as always.How old is your little dog.

[@flyingsparksgarage]

Danny Chapman Finley is 8! So glad you liked it!!

[@chappy5538]

@@flyingsparksgarage Finley looks great I have two german shepherds one 3 one 13 they love the shop. Stay well.

[@johnmilner7603]

I fill the chip with an angled cut flat match stick using made up paint spray can from Napa with my paint code, I spray a bit in a spray can lid and dab the match stick to fill the chip in layers. Then using 400-2000 grit paper, I wet sand. For my sand paper size, I use a paper punch to cut the piece so it can fit on the rubber eraser of a pencil using 2 way tape. If I need more paint to build it up, I repeat my procedure. Then finally buff out with a finishing compound and wax.

[@timglass6041]

John Milner: That's a famous name for sure. You wouldn't happen to drive a yellow 33 five window coupe would you. ha ha, just wondering.

[@johnmilner7603]

Tim Glass Not a 33 but a 32 in deed.

[@mike_svt93]

Obsession Cherry Paint Cologne by Calvin Klein -- She'll follow you anywhere :/

[@Kurieitaa]

Like the roadkill guys say, its smiles per gallon.

[@Chevyguy-Ray]

Roxy and Cherry look awesome sitting side by side in the garage.

[@davemclaughlin8646]

I Have for many years,kept a small jar of base coat of colour of all my restorations/resprays,then similarly using a small artist brush set to touch up stone chips, then if proud, wet sand,with 800 or finer,before normal buffing processes, though I'm preempting your next episode, my concerns were only your apparent chroming/huffing state of euphoria EMILY,as episode progressed? As always, Much Love Beautiful People, Bring on the Chevrolet COE project, Kindest Regards,Dave McLaughlin Queensland Australia

[@rogersattler4423]

Great job on the touch ups. So now we know , if Emily disappears for an extended period , she out in the shop "enjoying" touch up paint.

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

Fuel efficiency and nimbleness are great, but I love my truck too much 😂

[@DavidSmith-de6of]

Car looks good Emily

[@trob7348]

looking good

[@justinfisher36]

I agree wet sand the chips smooth and then buff

[@flyingsparksgarage]

justinfisher36 I think we will!

[@jimbelcher8459]

Don't you wish your car paint smelled like Cherry Pie, LoL, P.S. where's the Nova

[@orkboy59]

My little Scion Xb needs some of this love.

[@justinfisher36]

Left over touch up paint = matching fingernail Polish? Lol

[@dicktrickle4197]

Heck yeah

[@dwarfgrumpy]

like toenails?