So a close up of the lower part of the nose:
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Like any other older car that is actually driven, it's got a butt-load of stone chips. It really takes away from the presentation of the car. So over the next few days, I'm going to try and fill those chips. It's nothing I haven't done before, but not on this scale. Normally, I'd just go for a re-spray and call it a day. But money being what it is right now (ie:tight) I'm going to try the chip fix process first.
A good prep wipe, some paint fill, then wet sand to level the paint fill and finally a cut and buff to bring back the shine.
I'll also look to address some large chips on the top of the hood and body sides, As well as scratches like this:
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Wait a minute! There's no scratches there! Right?
Here's a different angle:
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Now you can see the pretty serious scratching. Looks like someone dragged something across the hood and headlight cover, with the cover getting the worst of it. It was much worse when I got the car, but that's what the buffer can do for you. But I want the scratches gone all-together, so a wet sand and polish should make it just disappear. The scratches don't catch your fingernail, so it's not deep enough to penetrate the clear coat. It should be repairable with some careful work.
Should take a couple days, but hopefully it will be worth the effort.
