[hk968]

Since I started tracking the 968, I have ‘acquired’ a few minor paint chips around the front end. What is the best patch up method/brand to fix those? I am only aware of Dr. Colorchip… My 968 is a guards red ’94, so it should not have a protective overcoat.



Another thing that happened is that I got tire/rubber marks on the front nose from the track debriy as well. In my infinite wisdom, I decided to use Ethanol to clean those off (would not come off with normal washing), and now, under just the right lighting conditions, I can see a (very minor) color shift towards orange in those spots.

Is there some kind of polishing/refresh process for that? I heard somewhere that fading/oxidization also turn guards red to orange, so maybe a similar process would work here as well.





I would be very grateful for any hints – I am pretty particular about my 968, and these things just bug me a lot….

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[banditsc]

A quick search finds Mothers actually has a product specific for that, otherwise I heard WD-40 works well. http://www.mothers.c...ucts/09224.html



For the paint chips, I have heard DR works good, but takes a little bit to get the right technique. Otherwise if you can get a perfect paint match you could fill the chip, wet sand it level then buff it out, but the sanding isn't for everyone. A local detailer that works with the dealers probably can do touchups for you. You probably need a good buff anyways to try and restore those dulled areas.



For future track days some painters tape on the areas that are getting chipped should work ok.

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[flash]

i would first see if it isn't just the standard fading that happens on red, and was accelerated by stripping off the top finish. try buffing it. this won't help the chips though.



frankly, i would just remove the bumper cover and have it reshot. most paint shops will handle that for less than $500 all in.

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[Rap]

I had a oxidized orange guards red that I brought back to life by a process of compounding, claying, polishing and waxing. Depending on how obsessive you are you can go to the dealer and get a match for your paint. Applying it takes practice so try a low and not too noticeable area. Flash''s idea is a good quick clean solution though.

Adams makes a good product to get track rubber off without ruining your paint. It is all purpose cleaner. Daryl here on the forum can get you discounts on it!

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[Ryan]

3M sells a spray on clear guard that can then be peeled off when you are done with it. You can also get Plastidip spray in colors that will be like a rubber coating that can also be peeled off. My son and I just did his GTI wheels with black and they turned out great.

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[Tom030]

"Another thing that happened is that I got tire/rubber marks on the front nose from the track debriy as well. In my infinite wisdom, I decided to use Ethanol to clean those off (would not come off with normal washing), and now, under just the right lighting conditions, I can see a (very minor) color shift towards orange in those spots"



Try Simple Green, spray on let soak for a few minutes wipe or rinse off. I"ve used it for years with no noticeable damage to the paint.

~tom

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[hk968]

Thanks for all the suggestions!



I will try Simply Green and/or the R3 Racing Rubber Remover next time I come back from the track (which will be in a week) to clean off the rubber marks.



I thought about painters tape but the area on the hood to be covered is just too large. I am not using a bra because I do not want to impede airflow on the track (or have it melt to the hood …).





As for the discolorations they are really, really minor and do certainly not warrant new paint. In addition, these areas are on the hood, so that would be more expensive then repainting the bumper.



Bob: Great that you replied. I do remember you mentioning bringing the red coupe back to life from the orange paint. Could you tell which products you used and what exactly you did? For the details, we can talk next time we meet, which will be on the 22[sup]nd[/sup] for the Potomac event (and I saw you signed up for RTR as well <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/smile.png" class="smilie" alt="" /> ).

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[Rap]

Klaus my process took a while but I did it over the winter so there was no hurry. You start with a clean car. Remove all tar etc. with the Adams all purpose cleaner or like product. Lightly compound your car. Then clay your car. Then use a polish or swirl removal. There a lots of products from 3m haze removal to a couple of Adams products. Then after I was satisfied with the swirls I used griots , Best of the show wax. This gives depth to your color. Sometimes you polish more than once and the same applies with the wax. I used a random orbital buffer, so you don't have to worry about burning an edge in. This is a timely process but as I said I did it over the winter. I look forward to seeing you at the Glen! I am at Shenandoah this weekend with Potomoc. Busy and technical track but certainly a good one to learn technique on!

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[GT917]

I used DR colorchip on my 944 cab :

1. Clean your car in order to prevent swirls around each chip (when you buff it)

2. Use of thin brushes bought on ebay in order to fill carefully each small chip with Dr colorchip mix, then buff it

3. Polish with a light finishing compound (Meguiar's ultimate polish in my case)

4. Spray Quick Detailler in order to clean everything

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