Stone Chip Repair For Beginners - No Sanding Or Polishing Required!

[@jennifersmith8589]

Cracking video a lot better than some I've seen. Nice and easy to understand and the advise is spot on. Tried it on a stone chip on my bonnet and it's wired a treat. Thanks for the help

[@mattavalon]

Hi Mat what’s the best way to kill / remove the rust? Would you recommend a kill rust product? Thanks Matt

[@snoweyallaway3403]

Handy to watch as I have a little stone chip at the bottom of my front bumper but have to sort out my windscreen first had it replaced but they haven't replaced it properly

[@djsiuk]

Great video. Did you ever do the Sanding and DA version of the stone chip removal?

[@chrisformby3039]

Suggestion for bonnets with a steep angle, partially prop open with a cardboard box to get the chips close to horizontal, then gravity will be your friend when dabbing paint into them.

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Great tip that 👍

[@stevenjones19-m8i]

Hi Mat,ideal review for stone chips,I've got a few on mine but I must use a brush it seems alot better in this.👍

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Ysa, I've always used a fine artist brush. Much more precise

[@superade1000]

You just got yourself a new subscriber!! 🙂🙂 hate stone chips! Good to know they can be repaired without a lot of expense 👍👍 thank you

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Thank you.... Yes, a relatively easy repair with a bit of patience and a steady hand

[@superade1000]

Detailing World steady hand definitely 👍👍

[@sebastienmartel9059]

Good video. When there is some rust remove it using the edge of a razor blade first.

[@Admodeus]

How are you inhaling all the fumes from the bottles? I felt like I was dieing after I used the paint and lacquer without a mask the first time.

[@TheDetailingSpace]

🤣

[@theveedubsnut4723]

Feedback, next time lets see more of the actual paint repair

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Cheers 👍

[@swervv2957]

You don’t have to wet sand it. You can you a razor blade to cut excess paint/clear coat. Then hit wit light compound, polish, and wax.

[@TheDetailingSpace]

👍

[@TheCrazyangel2010]

Any tips for deep stone chips from a brick hitting the car. It is also slightly dented.

[@geoffmassingham785]

Hi Matt, a brilliant vid, thanks, I've been trying to pluck up courage to do a couple of chips on my wife's car, it's Polar white and shows every mark! She's a bit of a perfectionist! I'm feeling brave and will follow your advice, you mention a panel cleaner do you have a brand that you prefer? It's been Ceramic coated so I'm guessing after using cleaner I'll then need to reapply in that area? I have subscribed because I've looked at a few vids but must agree I prefer to stick to British advice other nations seem to work in different ways. Thanks again.

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Any panel wipe from your local motor factors... Think what I have is upol or something.... Yes, you'd need to reapply in that area once done 👍

[@geoffmassingham785]

Thanks.

[@russ4972]

Hi, would you bother with primer? I’ve received my 3 stage stone chip kit, primer, paint and clear coat. Thanks. Good vid.

[@TheDetailingSpace]

I guess it depends on how big the chip is and where. You could certainly add a touch of primer first and then colour on top if you wish.

[@vladen14]

would've been nice to see the result tho.

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Sorry. Thought that would have been enough lol

[@vladen14]

@@TheDetailingSpace That's ok, I was just wondering if this method is "good enough" so that you really can't see the chip anymore or if it stays the way you showed in your last clip, where you can still quite easily see the chip.

[@TheDetailingSpace]

It more depends on the size and location. I touched a few more on this car a couple of weeks ago, it was hard to find them again after. Maybe because I didn't build the paint up as much

[@MrFcp88]

Hi, I have a question. Should I wet sand after applying clear coat to level and blend the touch up area? I do have a DA polisher to buff away any wet sanding marks. Thanks.

[@joshlawson5621]

How to remove pen car filler some one did a rubbish job ?

[@ronfiander1898]

How many layers of paint and clear coat do you apply?

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Keep building thinly.... Apply colour, but don't let it get higher than surrounding paint. Then apply clear until level or just above the surrounding paint.

[@DetailingandtheBeast]

That's a decent finish given it was a day job. Good tutorial Mat. 👍 from me.

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Cheers fella.... Ideally would still need a light sand and hand polish, but the edge of panels are a real PITA

[@chriskerry2182]

Need to do this on my recent new to me car. Have done it on previous cars but I really have to be in the mood as it's quite a tedious job...

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Yes, you do have to prepare yourself for it. Especially if anything like my old Cupra where the bonnet was covered in stone chips!

[@PaulDoldenDetails]

Nice Video Matt the Curse of the stone chips or wife chips where your wife opens the door onto a stone wall in Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿😩

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Ouch! Grounds for divorce that mean... Although stone chip repair is usually cheaper 😂

[@stevepye7169]

Nice guide Mat, I've got a few small chips I'll give this a go on. Thanks.

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Cheers fella 👍

[@paulroberts194]

Looking forward to the advanced one 👍

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Just need to pick up a few more stone chips 😂⛏️

[@TheHicky46]

No undercoat required?

[@deanlennon6811]

What’s the seat grill in back round for ?

[@TheDetailingSpace]

From my Mk3 Ibiza Cupra

[@deanlennon6811]

Nice , is it custom made ? Been looking one like that for mk1 Leon cupra r

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Nope. Standard on the Mk3... The basic models had a vertical slotted grill, but the Cupra was fitted with a honeycomb one

[@deanlennon6811]

Awright , thought if it was custom I’d see were it was done but thanks for the reply’s

[@TheDetailingSpace]

No worries 👍

[@SpeckyMcSporran]

Haha you looked well shifty when that siren went by 🤣

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Haha, probably more annoyance. I usually do a retake when a siren goes by, but on this occasion probably was the opportunity for a retake (or I got fed up 😂).... I should probably do an out-takes video

[@SpeckyMcSporran]

@@TheDetailingSpace I thought about doing that but it wouldn't exactly be family friendly 🤭

[@TheDetailingSpace]

My bleep machine would be in overdrive.... I have so much footage too! I've kept almost all source footage! It's unreal how much I now have. Even worse is my personal footage from holidays etc. Usually the Lumix, 2 GoPros as times, drone and maybe the phone too.... GoPros and drone are always recording in 4k! Lumix is either 4k, or 1080 if I want some slow motion! So you can imagine the data I eat through!

[@SpeckyMcSporran]

@@TheDetailingSpace what did I say about showing off? 🤣 I'd love a 4K camera but I'd need more storage for the footage. My laptop is almost maxed out 😭

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Haha, tbh 4k isn't everything. I mainly record 4k to crop in later.... Look at your analytics and I bet more than half View on a mobile. If they do, stick with HD. I went through a phase on my personal channel where I only uploaded 4k for a while.... Peoe kid themselves saying they are making their videos future proof. Reality is, the video will become dated regardless of resolution. And if it's that good and doesn't get dated, then resolution shouldn't matter (you'd still watch a classic comedy/film in a 4:3 ratio wouldn't you)

[@D992]

Festool paint scraper is essential for this type of work.

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Agreed....

[@chrisbeardall-v9n]

So odd to not show the final end result...makes me think does not look so good?

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Sorry. Obviously a little noticeable still, but only if you're "looking" for it. Stone chip repairs will never be perfect

[@poolfreak1389]

Can I just do it without the lacquer?

[@TheDetailingSpace]

You can indeed.

[@TheDetailingSpace]

👍

[@JohnSmith-ch9lp]

Why didn't you show a close up of the finished repair?

[@KATHYMEADful]

Hey matt did you think those sirens were coming for you? lol

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Haha, I hear them almost every video. I think an ambulance/paramedic waits nearby.

[@hjartathepoet]

What is an IPA? Thought that was a beer lol?

[@TheDetailingSpace]

🤣 Indian Pale Ale or Isopropyl Alcohol

[@paulmac007]

7:16 - is that it? Maybe just put some paint on a set of overalls and roll around the car - might get a better result? 🤣

[@koioo2]

I am. not responding am subscribed

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Thank you 👍

[@andy15z22]

All talk ....

[@aruntom3131]

5 minutes work, talking tooo much....

[@MrTunes333]

Who would have thought it?, racist paint! :)

[@TheDetailingSpace]

😂

[@HOODREAL215]

You talk too damn much

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Can't win.... People either say I don't talk and explain enough, and now you're saying it's too much... Hey ho.

[@TheBestOrion]

Don't be a dick. He's giving you free information.