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(Short Version: I HIGHLY RECOMMEND trying the Dr. ColorChip paint repair kit for your Bronco’s rock chip damage! I used today for the first time & am AMAZED with the results!)
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We all know how susceptible our Broncos are to paint damage from stone and rock chips. Especially when equipped with the factory “Goodyear rock-chucker” Sasquatch tires.
I’ve always been disappointed when trying to “touch up” paint chips using the traditional bottle of touch up method. A chip usually just becomes a “blob”. Neither looks good.
I remember being mortified at the sound of the first rock being hurled against my front door only a week after receiving my beautiful new Lightning Blue FE back in 2021. Since then I’ve acquired several more stone chips.
Despite adding mudflaps, full length side steps, AND changing the tires, I continue to notice additional chips accumulating on my daily driven Bronco.
Last weekend I finally ordered a paint repair kit that I’ve been eyeing from Dr. Colorchip. I chose the “Squirt & Squeegee Plus” kit and added a bottle of panel cleaner as well although they say you can just use rubbing alcohol to prep. There was a coupon or discount at the time and I ended up spending $75.74 including sales tax and shipping. It arrived yesterday and I found time today to try it out.
My initial reaction is OVERWHELMINGLY POSITIVE. “5 stars”. I’m not being paid or sponsored by the manufacturer in any way, I’m just very happy with the results. Best $75 bucks I’ve spent on my Bronco so far!
For me, flat panels produced the best results. (Although I may just need to improve my technique on curved surfaces)
Here are some photos of my results as a first timer.
Passenger front door chip close up.
Passenger front door BEFORE:
AFTER:
The passenger front door chip was my first and therefore most painful. It is now basically INVISIBLE from 12” away (& from even closer from most angles).
Driver 2nd row door underside of door handle BEFORE:
AFTER:
Driver front door BEFORE:
AFTER:
3 chips at bottom of Left/Driver-side doors BEFORE:
AFTER:
Passenger side rear quarter panel BEFORE:
AFTER:
The lower doors, and quarter panel were the most challenging because of the curvature of the panels.
For only $75 (their base kit is only $45) I am MORE than satisfied.
My tips/suggestions:
1) READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS! (& watch the YouTube videos. Although some people are still doing it wrong).
2) Don’t be afraid of the touch up paint. It wont hurt the surrounding areas. Use a good size drop of paint. Don’t just try to keep it inside the chip. Don’t be afraid of over applying, you actually want to overlap around the chip. You will smooth it down flat after it dries in the next step.
3) Use PATIENCE and NOT PRESSURE when using the “SEAL-ACT” product to remove the excess paint. I promise that even if you over do it and it looks bad (scary pic here)
DON’T PANIC!, the excess WILL come off with patience and gentle low pressure motion. My kit came with a little green wedge block in addition to the larger green squeegee. I wrapped the white cloth around the green block and used it like a small sanding block so my fingers didn’t apply too much pressure and pull paint back out of the chip beneath the surrounding paint surface. I REPEAT, do not apply pressure, you aren’t trying to use abrasion to sand the excess paint away, let the “sealact” product do the work and it will eventually wash away the excess!
The best part is, if you aren’t completely satisfied with the result, you can always go back and re-apply and add more paint to continue filling the chip later!
Good luck & sorry for the lengthy post!
https://drcolorchip.com/
Full version:
We all know how susceptible our Broncos are to paint damage from stone and rock chips. Especially when equipped with the factory “Goodyear rock-chucker” Sasquatch tires.
I’ve always been disappointed when trying to “touch up” paint chips using the traditional bottle of touch up method. A chip usually just becomes a “blob”. Neither looks good.
I remember being mortified at the sound of the first rock being hurled against my front door only a week after receiving my beautiful new Lightning Blue FE back in 2021. Since then I’ve acquired several more stone chips.
Despite adding mudflaps, full length side steps, AND changing the tires, I continue to notice additional chips accumulating on my daily driven Bronco.
Last weekend I finally ordered a paint repair kit that I’ve been eyeing from Dr. Colorchip. I chose the “Squirt & Squeegee Plus” kit and added a bottle of panel cleaner as well although they say you can just use rubbing alcohol to prep. There was a coupon or discount at the time and I ended up spending $75.74 including sales tax and shipping. It arrived yesterday and I found time today to try it out.
My initial reaction is OVERWHELMINGLY POSITIVE. “5 stars”. I’m not being paid or sponsored by the manufacturer in any way, I’m just very happy with the results. Best $75 bucks I’ve spent on my Bronco so far!
For me, flat panels produced the best results. (Although I may just need to improve my technique on curved surfaces)
Here are some photos of my results as a first timer.
Passenger front door chip close up.
Passenger front door BEFORE:
AFTER:
The passenger front door chip was my first and therefore most painful. It is now basically INVISIBLE from 12” away (& from even closer from most angles).
Driver 2nd row door underside of door handle BEFORE:
AFTER:
Driver front door BEFORE:
AFTER:
3 chips at bottom of Left/Driver-side doors BEFORE:
AFTER:
Passenger side rear quarter panel BEFORE:
AFTER:
The lower doors, and quarter panel were the most challenging because of the curvature of the panels.
For only $75 (their base kit is only $45) I am MORE than satisfied.
My tips/suggestions:
1) READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS! (& watch the YouTube videos. Although some people are still doing it wrong).
2) Don’t be afraid of the touch up paint. It wont hurt the surrounding areas. Use a good size drop of paint. Don’t just try to keep it inside the chip. Don’t be afraid of over applying, you actually want to overlap around the chip. You will smooth it down flat after it dries in the next step.
3) Use PATIENCE and NOT PRESSURE when using the “SEAL-ACT” product to remove the excess paint. I promise that even if you over do it and it looks bad (scary pic here)
The best part is, if you aren’t completely satisfied with the result, you can always go back and re-apply and add more paint to continue filling the chip later!
Good luck & sorry for the lengthy post!
https://drcolorchip.com/
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