BMW Touch-up Paint Stick or Dr. Colorchip?

[///M///]

Want to fix a couple of chips and just have it handy for future touch-ups. Has anyone used either and can recommend one over the other? Dr. Colorchip is almost double the price of the BMW one and doesn't come with a clear coat. Just looking for feedback on which one is easier to use and does a good job.

Also, can anyone confirm the color code for the 2016 M3 in Alpine White? Is it Alpine White III (300)?

Thanks.

[nbennettksu]

Alpine White is 300.

I just ordered one of their basic kits for my Austin Yellow. Looks pretty close, as soon as the rain stops, I get a little paint brush, and wash the car... I'll do it.

[qspring]

I've used Dr. Colorchip on my previous car, 370Z. I had a freak accident where a screwdriver was stuck in the rear tire well. I drove it down the block, and heard a loud smacking in the rear and immediately pulled over. It chipped the edge of the rear fender all the way down to the metal across a good 6 inches.

Dr. Colorchip masked the chips well and even made the surface look flush after several applications. You could tell if you put your face to the paint, but from 5 feet away you could not. From the instructions, Dr Colorchip works best on chips, but doesn't do a great job at fixing fine scratches in the paint. Also, I'm told color makes a difference. Mine was Chicane Yellow.

I plan on getting the BMW paint stick for a little scuff on my passenger side door sill. Someone scuffed it with their heel by the door sill plate. I'll post back on how it works out.

[///M///]

Originally Posted by qspring

I've used Dr. Colorchip on my previous car, 370Z. I had a freak accident where a screwdriver was stuck in the rear tire well. I drove it down the block, and heard a loud smacking in the rear and immediately pulled over. It chipped the edge of the rear fender all the way down to the metal across a good 6 inches.

Dr. Colorchip masked the chips well and even made the surface look flush after several applications. You could tell if you put your face to the paint, but from 5 feet away you could not. From the instructions, Dr Colorchip works best on chips, but doesn't do a great job at fixing fine scratches in the paint. Also, I'm told color makes a difference. Mine was Chicane Yellow.

I plan on getting the BMW paint stick for a little scuff on my passenger side door sill. Someone scuffed it with their heel by the door sill plate. I'll post back on how it works out.

Thanks. For Dr. Colorchip I always wondered on the step where they describe wiping away the paint. Why does that not remove what you applied on the chip but removes everything around it?

[SoDamnCrispy]

Originally Posted by dsm918

Thanks. For Dr. Colorchip I always wondered on the step where they describe wiping away the paint. Why does that not remove what you applied on the chip but removes everything around it?

I wonder the same thing. Used Dr. Colorchip on my dad's X6's hood (marrakesh brown) and masked it to the point it wasn't visible unless you put your eye up to it. The more layers you put on, the less visible it becomes.

[qspring]

Originally Posted by dsm918

Thanks. For Dr. Colorchip I always wondered on the step where they describe wiping away the paint. Why does that not remove what you applied on the chip but removes everything around it?

From what I remember, the "paint" quickly adheres to the chip area. Something about the surface of the chipped area is not as smooth as the clear coat. When you do wipe, paint on the clear coat comes off easily. If you do wipe hard enough, the rest can come off. It kind of like when you put caulking to smooth over a crack.

[aboulfad]

I have used BMW touch up paint for more than a decade and it's a beeatch to use, especially with metallic paints. However the BMW quality of the paint and clear is very good! Eventually I ordered spray can paint and would spray some in the cup and use it with a tooth pick. Given your color isn't metallic and is white, it's easier to use either approaches.

In any case, preparation and patience is key to having a good result and from experience if you don't follow with a thin layer of clear, your touch up areas may peel but Dr Colorchip seems to say they are permanent!

[clutchdj]

anyone know why YMB is not available yet? The paint has been in production for a couple years now. is it some kind of secret brew and/or can it not stay in liquid form? anyone know? sorry to threadjack.

[deplaya]

Damn, I still can't believe they don't have the YMB touch up.

For anyone with YMB, where did you get your touch up from and how is the match?

[deplaya]

Originally Posted by clutchdj

anyone know why YMB is not available yet? The paint has been in production for a couple years now. is it some kind of secret brew and/or can it not stay in liquid form? anyone know? sorry to threadjack.

Were you able to find the YMB touch up?

[mrmoua2u]

BMW touch up paint is a bitch to use. Better have steady hands and patience. Their brush is too big and you tend to get more paint on the chip than you need, in up looking like a dot of paint. I agree using a tooth pick would be best.

[deplaya]

What about Dr. Colorchip? Would that be a better way to go?

[clutchdj]

Yes I ended up going with Dr. Colorchip. I got the base kit. Paint match to Oem is spot on.

[deplaya]

Originally Posted by clutchdj

Yes I ended up going with Dr. Colorchip. I got the base kit. Paint match to Oem is spot on.

Thanks for the reply. I will be ordering today.

[Rbezy]

Does anyone know of a YMB touch up paint? I've checked with the dealer for the past few months but they said it does not exist yet. Maybe someone that has something to a close match? These rock chips are a mother

[Eliza-WestPhilly]

Originally Posted by qspring

I've used Dr. Colorchip on my previous car, 370Z. I had a freak accident where a screwdriver was stuck in the rear tire well. I drove it down the block, and heard a loud smacking in the rear and immediately pulled over. It chipped the edge of the rear fender all the way down to the metal across a good 6 inches.

Dr. Colorchip masked the chips well and even made the surface look flush after several applications. You could tell if you put your face to the paint, but from 5 feet away you could not. From the instructions, Dr Colorchip works best on chips, but doesn't do a great job at fixing fine scratches in the paint. Also, I'm told color makes a difference. Mine was Chicane Yellow.

I plan on getting the BMW paint stick for a little scuff on my passenger side door sill. Someone scuffed it with their heel by the door sill plate. I'll post back on how it works out.

Hi, How did the BMW paint work? I am also trying to decide between Dr. Colorchip and this...

[wsccsw13]

I used Dr Colorchip for my YMB and it was amazing. A few coats and some patience, and it’s just about perfect.

[Poiseuille]

Originally Posted by Eliza-WestPhilly

Hi, How did the BMW paint work? I am also trying to decide between Dr. Colorchip and this...

I have uber-metallic Tanzanite blue. BMW does not provide touchup paint for this color, idkw, so I went with DrColorChip and glad I did. Match was so good I re-ordered just to have on hand.

[IK6SPEED]

I’ve used Dr Colorchip on BSM and Alpine White.

Great match on BSM

Not so much on Alpine White.

I am told by an expert restoration shop I trust that there are at least 13 sub codes of BMW Alpine White.

[BzsBimmer]

Originally Posted by IK6SPEED

I’ve used Dr Colorchip on BSM and Alpine White.

Great match on BSM

Not so much on Alpine White.

I am told by an expert restoration shop I trust that there are at least 13 sub codes of BMW Alpine White.

Correct on AW. There are many variants.