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Old 05-19-2014, 01:29 PM   #1
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chip in fender and rust scare

I have this small deep chip on my fender (probably impact from a small pebble) but the chip is deep enough to expose the metal below the paint.i know all metal will rust eventually, but I don't want this to rust quicker because it's exposed. Is there anything I can put on this to prevent/slow the oxidation?

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Old 05-19-2014, 01:42 PM   #2
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Old 05-19-2014, 02:00 PM   #3
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As in take it to a body shop?
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Old 05-19-2014, 02:07 PM   #4
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May I suggest
http://www.drcolorchip.com
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Old 05-19-2014, 02:15 PM   #5
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Good options. Langka also makes a decent system.
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Old 05-19-2014, 02:16 PM   #6
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Great piece of information thanks. Dang little chip is going to cost me about $50. I'm hoping this saves me from trouble later.
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Old 05-19-2014, 02:16 PM   #7
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Good options. Langka also makes a decent system.
Yep langka or dr colorchip.

No need to repaint or anything. Wax is a very temporary solution.
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Old 05-19-2014, 02:49 PM   #8
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Just bought dr color chip thanks for the info
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Old 05-19-2014, 03:08 PM   #9
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Just bought dr color chip thanks for the info
You are welcome, post pics of your results.
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Old 05-19-2014, 04:19 PM   #10
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Another temporary solution depending on the color is to color with a crayon (did this on my dad's black truck). The wax slows the rust process


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Old 05-19-2014, 04:36 PM   #11
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Another temporary solution depending on the color is to color with a crayon (did this on my dad's black truck). The wax slows the rust process


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Never before heard that one. That would have to be a last ditch effort, and even then I couldn't stand to do that lol.
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Old 05-19-2014, 10:35 PM   #12
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All of the body panels are aluminum so rust shouldn't be a worry, but I'd get it touched up with Dr. Colorchip or Langka.
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Old 05-19-2014, 11:26 PM   #13
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All of the body panels are aluminum so rust shouldn't be a worry, but I'd get it touched up with Dr. Colorchip or Langka.
I believe only the hood is aluminum on the 5th gens...
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