Car Paint Chip Repair

Normal wear and tear and ordinary driving conditions can cause chips in your car's paint. One area that is particularly prone to paint chips is the hood of the car, although your paint can become chipped in any area from debris on the road or even accidents with shopping carts at the local grocery. Chips on your car's paint job can really deflect from the total look of your vehicle and even reduce its resale value if you decide to put it up for sale or trade it in on a newer model. Car paint chip repair can be expensive when hired out, and very tedious when done as a DIY project, especially if you are not accustomed to doing work like this. Repairing the chip in your car's paint job should be done as soon as possible to avoid rust damage or prevent further rusting.
Chip or Scratch?
Before repairing your car paint chip, make sure it is a chip and not just a scratch. The difference between the two is the width. A mere scratch can be repaired using a paint pen and then polishing the scratch out. If the chip is an actual chip, you will need to repair it and fill it in yourself as it is not worth the expense to have a professional refinish the area for one small chip. There are some disadvantages to repairing a chip or scratch yourself, and among them is the fact that most people don't have the time or the skills to accomplish the task. And if not done right, car paint chip repair is a temporary fix at best, and can sometimes worsen the problem.