....I want my 20 minutes back. This video basically showed 16 minutes of "how NOT to do it" and in the end it was just "use a safety pin and let it dry".
@@KohenChia truthfully this is the best method and it works great - been using the paint repair kit for 5 years and wish I had seen this type of video much earlier. The squeegee is a waste of time and all other methods don’t look as nice in the end. Literally all other videos show the way described by Tesla, which is crap.
I use Dr. Color Chip, which basically is the same as the Tesla paint. You’re right, no matter how many times you fill the indentation of the chip, it never fills in. But I don’t think the slightly elevated safety pin job looks better than the slightly indented version. In a couple days, you have trouble even finding the affected area. To the naked eye, it all seems to blend and for the most part disappear. I have the pearl white paint.
@@BobbieGWhiz interesting, I find that a safety pin or toothpick helps to (1) be extremely precise, (2) eliminate the step of using the blending solution, and (3) provide a shiny finish. Whenever I use the blending solution, the paint loses its glossy shine. I think if there is a solution to reapply clear coat after that, then it is OK. But I haven’t found or heard about any clear coat paints.
@@techgeektesla When you show your irregular paint blob up close it doesn’t look good. I suspect from a foot or two away it’s unnoticeable, but so is a slightly indented paint chip repair. I honestly never thought about the glossiness or not of the repair.
You are not waiting anough… of course all the paint will go away if you use the blend solution right the way. As harder the paint it will be more difficult to remove. And thats how you start creating the layers of paint. But you are just removing all the paint everytime. 🤦♂️
Glad I found this video when googling how long I need to leave the paint on before washing (24 hrs as suggested online?? What would you advise?) I appreciate you showing us all the other methods but you’re basically saying use the method from 15:50 in the video? My scratch is a thin line, deep, but exactly the same. I won’t use the blending solution. Maybe that was the advice/instructions as most people have less patience to do it with a drawing pin but that’s what I’m gonna do, minus the blending solution of course. Thank you so much.
Yes, sorry the video shows many trials and errors until explaining the final method (using a safety pin). No matter what, I found that it's impossible to make the surface perfect again. The real question is how perfect can you get it? The squeegee levels the paint, however, the blending solution generates a matte finish. It's not ideal. I would definitely recommend using a very SMALL amount of paint on a safety pin or other very sharp/pointed object to apply it. It produces the best results.
@ thanks, I’m gonna try it with a pin or toothpick tomorrow. How long do you recommend to wait before a wash? Obviously no hard scrubbing on the filler.
@ it dries fairly quickly. Safe to wash after 12-24 hours, I’d say. I started using the kit the way the instructions say. With the squeegee and blending solution. The marks were on the hood of my car. Horrible results. I can still see the spots today. When I started using a needle to dab the smallest amount of paint possible, I could still see the spots, but they don’t look as bad as the others.
@@techgeektesla I just touched up the scratch, it was on the door. I think I did an OK job with the needle considering it’s just touch up paint. I levelled it out and it’s a bit flat but looks fine. The OCD in me wants to layer it but I think I should just leave it and not ruin it? I took a picture. Obviously it’s never gonna be perfect but it’s better than before
I don't believe you were giving the paint enough time to dry. I would use the safety pen method but allow the paint to dry 48 hours or more then polish the area.
Neither Tesla nor you offer any advice with respect to temperature requirements for this work. So here I am in a Canadian winter wondering how warm a day is needed?
If you don’t have a safety pin, I would try a needle. If you don’t have a needle, I would do the toothpick, but probably best to try with a clipped fingernail or something else that has an extremely tiny point.
I would say toothpick would work. Basically, using a narrow object to dip the paint and smooth it out on the scratch. At least, toothpick might not scratch the paint as bad as the safety pin would.
Sorry but I have a silly question... How did you order this paint kit ? I am in E Europe and I don't have that kit on the tesla shop (Tesla App) Thanks 🙂
@@techgeektesla yeah I'd say after everything even a few days later do make sure it's dry and fully adhered. Do you think it would make it smoother and less noticeable?
You don't understand how this works, my friend. You keep applying paint and then removing it. lol You need to let it dry more before using the blending solution and working it down to even with the factory coat.
@@kenhiett5266 this is something I have tried many, many times. 5 years of experience using this paint kit! I even let it sit for 1 hour before using the blending solution. It still leaves a matte finish every time even after polishing and waxing, it never looks good enough. The method in this video works best for me. I’m OK if it doesn’t work the best for others though!
....I want my 20 minutes back. This video basically showed 16 minutes of "how NOT to do it" and in the end it was just "use a safety pin and let it dry".
@@KohenChia truthfully this is the best method and it works great - been using the paint repair kit for 5 years and wish I had seen this type of video much earlier. The squeegee is a waste of time and all other methods don’t look as nice in the end. Literally all other videos show the way described by Tesla, which is crap.
@@techgeekteslayou need a microfiber
The instructions say to put the paint next to the chip and use the squeegee to push it into the void and flatten it.
Yes. Where is the squeegee?
@@caseykittelthe red tab thing is the squeegee
I use Dr. Color Chip, which basically is the same as the Tesla paint. You’re right, no matter how many times you fill the indentation of the chip, it never fills in. But I don’t think the slightly elevated safety pin job looks better than the slightly indented version. In a couple days, you have trouble even finding the affected area. To the naked eye, it all seems to blend and for the most part disappear. I have the pearl white paint.
@@BobbieGWhiz interesting, I find that a safety pin or toothpick helps to (1) be extremely precise, (2) eliminate the step of using the blending solution, and (3) provide a shiny finish. Whenever I use the blending solution, the paint loses its glossy shine. I think if there is a solution to reapply clear coat after that, then it is OK. But I haven’t found or heard about any clear coat paints.
@@techgeektesla When you show your irregular paint blob up close it doesn’t look good. I suspect from a foot or two away it’s unnoticeable, but so is a slightly indented paint chip repair. I honestly never thought about the glossiness or not of the repair.
You are not waiting anough… of course all the paint will go away if you use the blend solution right the way. As harder the paint it will be more difficult to remove. And thats how you start creating the layers of paint. But you are just removing all the paint everytime. 🤦♂️
Glad I found this video when googling how long I need to leave the paint on before washing (24 hrs as suggested online?? What would you advise?)
I appreciate you showing us all the other methods but you’re basically saying use the method from 15:50 in the video?
My scratch is a thin line, deep, but exactly the same. I won’t use the blending solution. Maybe that was the advice/instructions as most people have less patience to do it with a drawing pin but that’s what I’m gonna do, minus the blending solution of course. Thank you so much.
Yes, sorry the video shows many trials and errors until explaining the final method (using a safety pin). No matter what, I found that it's impossible to make the surface perfect again. The real question is how perfect can you get it? The squeegee levels the paint, however, the blending solution generates a matte finish. It's not ideal. I would definitely recommend using a very SMALL amount of paint on a safety pin or other very sharp/pointed object to apply it. It produces the best results.
@ thanks, I’m gonna try it with a pin or toothpick tomorrow. How long do you recommend to wait before a wash? Obviously no hard scrubbing on the filler.
@ it dries fairly quickly. Safe to wash after 12-24 hours, I’d say. I started using the kit the way the instructions say. With the squeegee and blending solution. The marks were on the hood of my car. Horrible results. I can still see the spots today. When I started using a needle to dab the smallest amount of paint possible, I could still see the spots, but they don’t look as bad as the others.
@@techgeektesla I just touched up the scratch, it was on the door. I think I did an OK job with the needle considering it’s just touch up paint. I levelled it out and it’s a bit flat but looks fine. The OCD in me wants to layer it but I think I should just leave it and not ruin it? I took a picture. Obviously it’s never gonna be perfect but it’s better than before
I don't believe you were giving the paint enough time to dry. I would use the safety pen method but allow the paint to dry 48 hours or more then polish the area.
Reddit instructions ask for waiting 30 minutes before going to the next step, you wait for 5 minutes. Of course the paint is going to come off!
Neither Tesla nor you offer any advice with respect to temperature requirements for this work. So here I am in a Canadian winter wondering how warm a day is needed?
Would a toothpick work as well as a safety pin?
If you don’t have a safety pin, I would try a needle. If you don’t have a needle, I would do the toothpick, but probably best to try with a clipped fingernail or something else that has an extremely tiny point.
I would say toothpick would work. Basically, using a narrow object to dip the paint and smooth it out on the scratch. At least, toothpick might not scratch the paint as bad as the safety pin would.
Sorry but I have a silly question...
How did you order this paint kit ? I am in E
Europe and I don't have that kit on the tesla shop (Tesla App)
Thanks 🙂
Oh! Yes, you have to go onto Tesla's website. :) You cannot order it through the Tesla app, unfortunately.
Nice
Thanks. For future reference: Opposite of indentation: bulge camber convexity jut projection protrusion protuberance overhang swell bump lump hump mound swelling solid growth prominence intumescence outgrowth excrescence distention excess gibbosity tuberosity tumescence carbuncle mountain closure tumefaction knob weakness incompetence laziness inactivity idleness lethargy tumor blister boil wart wen contusion corn neoplasm excrescency tumour ;) You're welcome.
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Where is the link to buy it?
@@ShazaShuker go to Tesla’s shop online. Use a web browser to get there.
What if you'd try a buff wheel with a power drill?
Are you talking about doing that after it dries (after using the safety pin)?
@@techgeektesla yeah I'd say after everything even a few days later do make sure it's dry and fully adhered. Do you think it would make it smoother and less noticeable?
Great question. My thoughts also?
You don't understand how this works, my friend. You keep applying paint and then removing it. lol
You need to let it dry more before using the blending solution and working it down to even with the factory coat.
@@kenhiett5266 this is something I have tried many, many times. 5 years of experience using this paint kit! I even let it sit for 1 hour before using the blending solution. It still leaves a matte finish every time even after polishing and waxing, it never looks good enough. The method in this video works best for me. I’m OK if it doesn’t work the best for others though!
25 views and 516 likes? 🤔Make it 26 and 517 after my viewing.
Wow! I am seeing 56 views and 9 likes.
Yeah that matte black result isn't worth the $60. Maybe the safety pin method will look better. Who knows.
It looks considerably better based on my experience.
The Video is not clear
Paint touch kits look just horrible. Yes it better than white mark but …….it looks like a repair
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