Paint Chip - Can I Fix This?

[Wease]

So I've had this good sized paint chip on the roof of my Contour since I bought it. I have no idea how it would have gotten there and it's really the only blemish on the car. I've never done any body work, but thought of maybe buying this kit and attempting to somewhat fix it myself. I realize it's not going to look perfect, but anything has got to be better than what it looks like now:

 

http://wease.net/Contour/PaintChip.jpg

 

Thoughts on how to do this myself?

[zeitgeist57]

I've got some Corroseal...that will neutralize the surface rust.

 

My suggestion (as this is what I'm doing to my Lincoln once out of storage):

1) wire-brush the rust/metal/flaking paint

2) Treat with rust converter

3) light Bondo

4) brush on primer

5) brush on Dr. ColorChip paint.

 

Yes, you'll notice the repairs, but if they are small, brushing eliminates the need to mask for overspray.

[iwashmycar]

Hmm. It probably goes under that gutter trim thing too. Your going to need to get the rust off, so if you fix it without addressing whats under that trim, its gonna come back in no time.

[Wease]

I've got some Corroseal...that will neutralize the surface rust.

 

My suggestion (as this is what I'm doing to my Lincoln once out of storage):

1) wire-brush the rust/metal/flaking paint

2) Treat with rust converter

3) light Bondo

4) brush on primer

5) brush on Dr. ColorChip paint.

 

Yes, you'll notice the repairs, but if they are small, brushing eliminates the need to mask for overspray.

 

Thanks for the response. Is this ColorChip paint something I can find at Advance Auto?

[Wease]

Thanks for the response. Is this ColorChip paint something I can find at Advance Auto?

 

Never mind, did some Googling and answered my own question...