Strongspoi Posted February 28, 2024 Share Posted February 28, 2024 Hello everyone I am still much loving my c220d estate and achieving a rather decent fuel efficiency of about 45 mpg, although mostly doing short trips, including school runs with frequent traffic congestion. For longer travels, I am certain that achieving speeds in the mid 50s is readily attainable. My inquiry is to painting stone chips, as indicated by the topic title. The magnificent blue colour of my automobile is marred by chipping on the margins of 3 out of 4 doors, detracting from the overall great condition of the car's appearance. How simple is it to fix them on your own? I have seen YouTube videos that demonstrate the process as quite simple. However, I am curious about the accuracy of colour matching when using inexpensive kits purchased online or from retailers like Halfords. Does anybody have suggestions or advice on certain products? Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markwe Posted February 28, 2024 Share Posted February 28, 2024 I purchased authentic MB and Halfords stone chip repair kits, and both matched well. I would use the authentic MB kit if possible, since the price difference is little and these kits have a long lifespan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freelele Posted February 28, 2024 Share Posted February 28, 2024 Previously, I bought touch-up paint from the primary dealer, but due to back orders, I got from Amazon (AB Touch-Ups) last time, and the shade matched perfectly. The pen has two application choices: a fine push nib and a brush for broader areas. Apply a tiny layer, let it dry, and then repeat the process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freelele Posted February 28, 2024 Share Posted February 28, 2024 Is yours a stunning shade of blue? I cannot guarantee the match will be flawless, but my selenite from the same supplier was outstanding. https://amzn.eu/d/60gZu98 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrownChikk Posted February 28, 2024 Share Posted February 28, 2024 Thank you for this. Ordered a spare for the vehicle in preparation for the unavoidable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strongspoi Posted February 28, 2024 Author Share Posted February 28, 2024 Yes, a stunning shade of blue. Stone chips on the door edge are prominently visible for unknown reasons. The instructional videos on Youtube suggest that achieving a desired surface is not challenging and can be done effectively by utilising sandpaper and buffing. Has anybody else completed this task? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrownChikk Posted February 28, 2024 Share Posted February 28, 2024 Sorry. I should have mentioned. My colour is Dark Graphite Grey (7831). The undercoat will be significantly lighter, similar to the Brilliant Blue hue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strongspoi Posted February 28, 2024 Author Share Posted February 28, 2024 Did you get excellent outcomes by doing it yourself? Did you work on the door edges and did you use sandpaper to get a smooth surface before polishing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrownChikk Posted February 28, 2024 Share Posted February 28, 2024 I applied stone chips and a door edge with a little amount of product, repeating the process as needed until achieving a suitable result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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