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h2oplay · 08-14-2010, 01:25 PM

Well, I was a skeptic, but this works well in small chips,

I tried it on my 08 mazda 3 black met, and I would rate the repair at 85%.

Of course side chip repair is practically undetectable, top surface is OK, I will probably do it again tomorrow to fill in a bit more on those surfaces.

I have an IOM 2010 and bought the kit for that as well but won't touch that till winter when I do a complete paint "restoration"

cowjazz · 08-14-2010, 08:38 PM

Your review is spot on. I used this product on my SIM 2010 2SS, and was pleased with result. Much easier to work with than the OEM touch up paint.

CamaroDreams07 · 08-15-2010, 07:03 AM

Wish I had tried this first. OEM CGM paint is garbage.

Rogue Leader · 08-15-2010, 08:34 AM

I am another believer. Used it on my black SS.

No it isn't perfect, but its perfect from 5 feet away and definitely better than normal touchup paint.

formare · 08-15-2010, 08:53 AM

Just purchased kit for my 08xb based on you folks recommendation.

I'm trusting you...

h2oplay · 08-15-2010, 11:07 AM

Be sure to clean the areas completely with rubbing alcohol, it's the key to a good bond.....

David79z28 · 08-15-2010, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by h2oplay

Be sure to clean the areas completely with rubbing alcohol, it's the key to a good bond.....

+2 or use a wax and grease remover

cowjazz · 08-15-2010, 03:25 PM

+3, and don't panic about letting the paint smudge dry for a few hours before removing the smudge from your finish. Do not scrub with the releasing agent. Be patient, and let the releasing agent do the work.

LittleRockCGM · 08-15-2010, 04:46 PM

All I've used for years - with patience, you can almost always get a near perfect repair. Great product!

h2oplay · 08-15-2010, 05:45 PM

how long are you folks leaving the paint on?

Junkman2008 · 08-15-2010, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by cowjazz

+3, and don't panic about letting the paint smudge dry for a few hours before removing the smudge from your finish. Do not scrub with the releasing agent. Be patient, and let the releasing agent do the work.

You meant 24 hours, right (which allows touch-up paint to fully dry)?

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Originally Posted by h2oplay

how long are you folks leaving the paint on?

For as long as the instructions dictate.

This is why people don't always experience positive results with detailing products. They don't follow the instructions to the letter, or they manipulate the instructions to fit what they want to do. This causes negative results with a product and a very good product ends up getting a bad rap from people who used it wrong.

I cannot stress the importance of following the instructions that are provided with this product to the letter. There is no need to question anyone here as to how to use the product if you have it sitting in front of you (not saying that this is the situation in this thread, I'm just saying). Before you do anything with this product, you should sit down and thoroughly read the instructions so that you will know exactly what the job consist of. That way, you will be able to fluidly move through the instruction without having to pause for reading.

Following the instructions is critical with this product. I cannot stress that enough.

h2oplay · 08-15-2010, 08:28 PM

Junkman is correct, altering the use of any product is usually a bad plan.
I have been waiting no longer than 10 to 15 minutes after applying, the instructions state 2 minutes to 2 hrs for proper use.

I 'm wondering what the result is waiting more toward the 2 hrs, does it result in a better fill? Or does it just use more sealact to remove the excess?

Junkman2008 · 08-16-2010, 06:32 AM

Waiting longer allows everything to set harder. The bigger the chip, the longer you definitely want to wait.

cowjazz · 08-16-2010, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Junkman2008

You meant 24 hours, right (which allows touch-up paint to fully dry)?

2 hours

08-14-2010, 01:25 PM	#1
h2oplay Winners find a way Drives: 2010 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 1,137	DRcolorchip Well, I was a skeptic, but this works well in small chips, I tried it on my 08 mazda 3 black met, and I would rate the repair at 85%. Of course side chip repair is practically undetectable, top surface is OK, I will probably do it again tomorrow to fill in a bit more on those surfaces. I have an IOM 2010 and bought the kit for that as well but won't touch that till winter when I do a complete paint "restoration"

08-15-2010, 07:03 AM	#3
CamaroDreams07 Drives: Slow V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 9,361 View My Garage	Wish I had tried this first. OEM CGM paint is garbage. __________________ [B]

08-15-2010, 08:34 AM	#4
Rogue Leader Iatefiberglassinsulation Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Long Island Posts: 3,601 View My Garage	I am another believer. Used it on my black SS. No it isn't perfect, but its perfect from 5 feet away and definitely better than normal touchup paint. __________________ 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS - was daily driver, now toy 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio - Daily Driver 2017 Mercedes Benz GLE 350 - Wifes Car 2008 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD LT 6.0 - Tow Vehicle 1991 Alfa Romeo 164S - Project Car 1994 Volkswagen Golf - Race Car "Like" my race team on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/farfrumwinnin

08-15-2010, 08:53 AM	#5
formare The Milano Drives: 2017 Firefly ShipWorks Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chicagoland (Crown Point, IN) Posts: 1,877 View My Garage	Just purchased kit for my 08xb based on you folks recommendation. I'm trusting you... __________________ My first Love. She was called "Miss Carriage" (still cry when I think about her) 383, Muncie 4 speed, custom linkage mated to hurst short throw shifter.

08-15-2010, 04:46 PM	#9
LittleRockCGM Drives: 2010 Camaro CGM/IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 727 View My Garage	All I've used for years - with patience, you can almost always get a near perfect repair. Great product! __________________ 2SS/RS CGM/IOM stripes/IOM interior Manual 1100 11/3/09 - Order Submitted (NQTRTW) 2500 11/4/09 - Order Preferenced 3300 11/11/09 - Order Scheduled for Production (TPW 11/23/09) 3400 11/17/09 - Order Broadcast 3800 11/23/09 - Build Complete (VIN: 2G1FT1EWXA9170886) 4000 11/26/09 - Ready to Ship 4200 11/30/09 - Shipped (ETTX854262) 5000 12/11/09 - Delivered to Dealer 6000 12/12/09 - Delivered to Customer (It's Mine!)

08-14-2010, 08:38 PM	#2
cowjazz Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 154 View My Garage	Your review is spot on. I used this product on my SIM 2010 2SS, and was pleased with result. Much easier to work with than the OEM touch up paint.

08-15-2010, 11:07 AM	#6
h2oplay Winners find a way Drives: 2010 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 1,137	Be sure to clean the areas completely with rubbing alcohol, it's the key to a good bond.....

08-15-2010, 03:25 PM	#8
cowjazz Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 154 View My Garage	+3, and don't panic about letting the paint smudge dry for a few hours before removing the smudge from your finish. Do not scrub with the releasing agent. Be patient, and let the releasing agent do the work.

08-15-2010, 05:45 PM	#10
h2oplay Winners find a way Drives: 2010 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 1,137	how long are you folks leaving the paint on?

08-15-2010, 08:28 PM	#12
h2oplay Winners find a way Drives: 2010 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 1,137	Junkman is correct, altering the use of any product is usually a bad plan. I have been waiting no longer than 10 to 15 minutes after applying, the instructions state 2 minutes to 2 hrs for proper use. I 'm wondering what the result is waiting more toward the 2 hrs, does it result in a better fill? Or does it just use more sealact to remove the excess?

08-16-2010, 06:32 AM	#13
Junkman2008 "Detailing Devil Dog" Drives: 2001 Corvette Coupe Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 2,730	Waiting longer allows everything to set harder. The bigger the chip, the longer you definitely want to wait. __________________ "Marines - Making the other guy die for his country for over 200 years."