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jarviz · 11-04-2012, 01:24 PM

but what can a PDR guy do with regards to the paint/rust?

Sportsguy83 · 11-04-2012, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jarviz

but what can a PDR guy do with regards to the paint/rust?

Maybe touch up paint after PDR? I don't know, it just looks so deep I don't know if touch up paint will be any good.

pinoyplaya · 11-04-2012, 01:55 PM

I got this on my hood as well! Except it isnt dented. Just a paint chip of about the same size.

So.... I think Im gonna replace the hood later anyway with a different color and make it a two tone BRZ. Change the roofing color as well.

Subie · 11-04-2012, 03:04 PM

I suggested PDR so you could possibly have the dent itself removed without the use of body filler. Maybe it's just me, but I prefer to avoid the use of fillers when the actual dent itself can be fixed. The other thing that could come out of contacting a PDR specialist is a recommendation on what to do about the paintwork; I wonder if a detailer with a Dr. Colorchip could take care of that.

Sportsguy83 · 11-05-2012, 04:17 PM

My wife took the car to a body shop, and they tech himself told me, if this was my car, I would not paint the whole roof. So he recommended me PDR, then get touch up paint kit at the dealer that includes clear and do it myself with a fine pencil.

Thanks to all for the suggestions! I will update with pics of the finished product.

Sportsguy83 · 11-05-2012, 04:40 PM

People swear by Dr. Colorchip, do you guys think this would work similar to the touch up paint kit sold at the dealer?

wlfpck · 11-07-2012, 03:09 PM

Don't use touch up paint directly. Touch up paint is extremely weak. Any sort of solvent such as rubbing alcohol can easily strip it right off.

Once you get the dent removed, fill in that paint chip with Rust Bullet. It is a moisture cure polyurethane so it will be chemical resistant.

After it cures, then use touch up over it. Then use opti-coat over the touch up as a "clear coat". (according to the opti coat website, it seems as if it can be used as a clear coat).

either way, you'll want to make sure you seal that metal.

whaap · 11-07-2012, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by RazorHawk

As far as I have heard, roof and all other body panels are steel, other than the hood and trunk, which are aluminum.

If you have any thing magnetic you can find out that the hood is the only body panel that's aluminum.

HunterGreene · 11-07-2012, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by RazorHawk

As far as I have heard, roof and all other body panels are steel, other than the hood and trunk, which are aluminum.

Considering I was the one that tested it with a magnet, the trunk/boot lid is definitely steel (as is the roof). Hood is the only exterior panel that is non-magnetic.

/this-goddamn-steel-vs.-aluminum-discussion-already!

Sorry about the rock chip. I hate driving behind anything that doesn't have mud flaps or is a truck. I avoid driving behind them as much as I can. Good luck with the fix!

Sportsguy83 · 11-08-2012, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by wlfpck

Don't use touch up paint directly. Touch up paint is extremely weak. Any sort of solvent such as rubbing alcohol can easily strip it right off.

Once you get the dent removed, fill in that paint chip with Rust Bullet. It is a moisture cure polyurethane so it will be chemical resistant.

Thanks for the tip, I just bought myself a 1/4 gallon of Rust Bullet

einzlr · 11-08-2012, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Sportsguy83

Thanks for the tip, I just bought myself a 1/4 gallon of Rust Bullet

Don't like the q-word, eh?

Where did you buy it? Pep Boys or something?

Sportsguy83 · 11-08-2012, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by einzlr

Don't like the q-word, eh?

Where did you buy it? Pep Boys or something?

LOL! Engineering mind coming to play

I bought it off Amazon.

einzlr · 11-08-2012, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Sportsguy83

LOL! Engineering mind coming to play

I bought it off Amazon.

Haha that'll do it!

Thanks for the info and do let us know how the repair goes; these cars seem to be unusually prone to this sort of damage :P

Sportsguy83 · 11-08-2012, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by einzlr

Haha that'll do it!

Thanks for the info and do let us know how the repair goes; these cars seem to be unusually prone to this sort of damage :P

Definitely will take pics.

11-04-2012, 01:55 PM	#17
pinoyplaya Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: WRB MT-BRZ LMTD Location: Maple Grove, MN (Minneapolis) Posts: 355 Thanks: 4 Thanked 64 Times in 34 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I got this on my hood as well! Except it isnt dented. Just a paint chip of about the same size. So.... I think Im gonna replace the hood later anyway with a different color and make it a two tone BRZ. Change the roofing color as well. __________________ BYE: WRB MT-BRZ LMTD Drove the car off the lot at 8/6/12 @ 8:06 PM Traded for Black 2013 Camaro 2SS RS

11-07-2012, 03:09 PM	#21
wlfpck Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 2015 GTI Location: OH, TX, IL Posts: 165 Thanks: 5 Thanked 72 Times in 33 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Don't use touch up paint directly. Touch up paint is extremely weak. Any sort of solvent such as rubbing alcohol can easily strip it right off. Once you get the dent removed, fill in that paint chip with Rust Bullet. It is a moisture cure polyurethane so it will be chemical resistant. After it cures, then use touch up over it. Then use opti-coat over the touch up as a "clear coat". (according to the opti coat website, it seems as if it can be used as a clear coat). either way, you'll want to make sure you seal that metal. __________________ 2013 GTI - Gone 2015 GTI

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Subie Señor Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 2013 SSM DZE BRZ Location: SC Posts: 947 Thanks: 728 Thanked 405 Times in 196 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I suggested PDR so you could possibly have the dent itself removed without the use of body filler. Maybe it's just me, but I prefer to avoid the use of fillers when the actual dent itself can be fixed. The other thing that could come out of contacting a PDR specialist is a recommendation on what to do about the paintwork; I wonder if a detailer with a Dr. Colorchip could take care of that.

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