Best way to cover a dent/chipped off paint?

*SnowExploder* · 03-30-2004, 03:00 PM

My friend was backing up yesterday with his door open and his door hit my car, REALLY hard. So now there is a nice dent/crease and lots of chipped paint. I want to know the best way to cover it JUST so that it wont rust or more paint wont come off, perferably with close to the same color as my truck... I'll put up picks later today of it. I dont really care too much how it looks, but I don't want it to totally stand out....
thanks!

EBInterceptor · 03-30-2004, 03:13 PM

Prime it and put a huge sticker over it! Not the best option, but the easy way out.

*IAmTodd* · 03-30-2004, 03:24 PM

Well. Two options. By the touch up paint. Which is what mine is covered in and looks like hell. Or just go by some clear finger nail polish and put that over it. Happen a while ago to our one car and did that, had no problems. 'Cept it looked like crap.

**Flounder** · 03-30-2004, 04:52 PM

As for the dent, you may want to look into a local shop that offers 'Paintless Dent Removal.' As for the chip, your best bet is to just use a very light coat of sealant on the area.

**MONMIX** · 03-30-2004, 08:20 PM

Throw some primer or touch-up on it asap.
If it is creased Paintless Dent Repair will not work.

03-30-2004, 03:00 PM	#1
SnowExploder Rok Raiderz Bothell, Wa '92 XLT "Nimby" Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 767 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Best way to cover a dent/chipped off paint? My friend was backing up yesterday with his door open and his door hit my car, REALLY hard. So now there is a nice dent/crease and lots of chipped paint. I want to know the best way to cover it JUST so that it wont rust or more paint wont come off, perferably with close to the same color as my truck... I'll put up picks later today of it. I dont really care too much how it looks, but I don't want it to totally stand out.... thanks! __________________ Katie '92 GreenXLT 37" MT/R's, tube bumper, rock-sliders, ESAB locker, little bit o' body damage....D44/9" SAS...eventually... Daily Driver: 2004 Subaru WRX Wagon. Oh... it's FAST.

03-30-2004, 03:13 PM	#2
EBInterceptor Wannabe Elite Explorer Ada, MI '98 Sport Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 2,359 Vehicle Specs	Prime it and put a huge sticker over it! Not the best option, but the easy way out. __________________ Mike '98 X Sport 4.0L V6 SOHC 4x4,KKM,Shackle/TT, AAL, Rancho RSX, Flowmaster 50, 4dr. Leafs http://www.cardomain.com/id/dishdog2 '07 Sport Trac Limited, 4.6L V8 4x4 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3358201

03-30-2004, 03:24 PM	#3
IAmTodd Explorer Addict Johnstown, PA 1994 Explorer XLT Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 8,772 Vehicle Specs	Well. Two options. By the touch up paint. Which is what mine is covered in and looks like hell. Or just go by some clear finger nail polish and put that over it. Happen a while ago to our one car and did that, had no problems. 'Cept it looked like crap. __________________ 1994 Explorer XLT \| M5R1 swap \| 2" Lift \| 32" ProComp Mud Terrains 2006 Saab 9-3 Aero \| 2.8 Full pressure turbo \| 6MT \| 280whp/325wtq

03-30-2004, 08:20 PM	#5
MONMIX I fix dents Millersville , Maryland 2000 Explorer Sport Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 8,827 Vehicle Specs	Throw some primer or touch-up on it asap. If it is creased Paintless Dent Repair will not work. __________________ MONMIX Wheels and intake for sale Live your life for a change My Explorer CHURCH.... sort of

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03-30-2004, 04:52 PM	#4
Flounder Elite - Owns 10,000 Marbles Pennsylvania '04 Sport Trac Join Date: Oct 1999 Posts: 6,544 Vehicle Specs	As for the dent, you may want to look into a local shop that offers 'Paintless Dent Removal.' As for the chip, your best bet is to just use a very light coat of sealant on the area.