Door Ding Fix

[norcal_cobra]

Hey guys, what is your recommendation for repairing a door ding? There is no dent, just the clear coat chipped off to the base paint. Is there any advantage to having a body shop fix this or can a detailer do just as good a job? Also, what would you expect the cost of repair to be in CA? Any and all suggestions/recommendations are greatly appreciated.

-norcal_cobra

 

[03DOHC]

I've been fixing my paint chips with Langka. Seems to work OK so far.

 

[ac427cobra]

norcal:

The best thing to do would be try to buff it out. It won't be perfect, but try to learn to live with it. I know it's hard, we all hate when our 'babies' get owies.

The alternative is probably a couple hundred bucks. It sucks, but unless you know someone that can do it for you on the side, that's about the going rate. :??:

You could take a body shop class at the local community college and then you'll be set for life!!

:thumbsup: :coolman: :beer:

 

[norcal_cobra]

Thanks for the suggestions fellas. 03DOHC, what is Langka? Is it readily available at an auto parts store like Pep Boys?

-norcal_cobra

 

[harry gilbert]

Langka is a creamy material that dissolves the dried blob of touch-up paint without affecting the factory (cured) paint. It is applied using a cloth stretched over a plastic card so it takes away the blob and smooths the touch-up level with the existing paint. Works well, but is sometimes tricky on metal-flake paint (sigh, I have the Silver Metallic).

There is a Mother's product labeled "using Langka technology" that I bought in a local auto supply store, but I found that the stuff from Langka (www.langka.com on the web) works better. Some tricks:

1) Remove all wax first (pre-paint degreaser or Dawn)
2) Temperature above 60 degrees
3) Fine-pointed brush
4) Stir the clearcoat thoroughly before applying
5) Allow to dry 12 hours
6) Smooth cloth (like a bedsheet) wrapped around the little plastic card ( a rough cloth dips into the blob and pulls the paint out of the chip)
7) Rub lighltly and let the Langka do it's job.

 

[03DOHC]

Originally posted by harry gilbert
Langka is a creamy material that dissolves the dried blob of touch-up paint without affecting the factory (cured) paint. It is applied using a cloth stretched over a plastic card so it takes away the blob and smooths the touch-up level with the existing paint. Works well, but is sometimes tricky on metal-flake paint (sigh, I have the Silver Metallic).

There is a Mother's product labeled "using Langka technology" that I bought in a local auto supply store, but I found that the stuff from Langka (www.langka.com on the web) works better. Some tricks:

1) Remove all wax first (pre-paint degreaser or Dawn)
2) Temperature above 60 degrees
3) Fine-pointed brush
4) Stir the clearcoat thoroughly before applying
5) Allow to dry 12 hours
6) Smooth cloth (like a bedsheet) wrapped around the little plastic card ( a rough cloth dips into the blob and pulls the paint out of the chip)
7) Rub lighltly and let the Langka do it's job.

That about sums it up!:beer:

I ordered my Langka on-line. Clicky. Costs 20 bucks. And don't forget 1 bottle of factory touch up paint. It's not perfect, but does a pretty good job if you take your time and follow the directions.

 

[norcal_cobra]

This is great, your instructions are very much appreciated. I'll give it a try.

-norcal_cobra