How To Repair Paint DAMAGE & CHIPS On Door Edges | 5 minute fixes | Episode #5

In this video i show you how i (a small independent car dealer) deals with that classic car park injury - paint damage to the edge of a door.

This is a super quick, easy and cost effective fix that will improve the look of your car immediately. Whether you're selling your pride & joy or simply want to tidy up the look of your daily - this one is for you!
When cars are of a certain age and their value drops, it's in the dealer's best interest to keep overheads as low as possible so fixes like this make perfect sense because they are cost effective without compromising the overall look of the car!

If you have enjoyed this video and it has helped you out, please consider subscribing to this channel! I am new to Youtube and your support would be greatly appreciated!

If you want to see a mid-panel repair on flaking clear coat, check out this video:

For a host of other 5 minute fix videos, check out this playlist:

I also have a series called ‘Chop To The Top’ where i started out with a £150 ($194) car and am slowly but surely buying, restoring and selling my way up to a supercar using a host of trader tricks and fixes along the way! You can check out the series so far here:

Chop To The Top - Episode 1 - Where it all begins:
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Chop To The Top - Episode 2 - Going Topless:
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Chop To The Top - Episode 3 - Bodykit?!:

THANKS FOR WATCHING!
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Some of the tools, materials and consumables that i use in my videos are available within the links below:

Underseal Gun:

Underbody protection (Stone chip):

Plastic Welding tool:

Silicone Carpet Comb / Dog Hair Remover:

Machine Polisher:

Polishing Heads:

Maguiars Ultimate Compound:

Wet & Dry Sandpaper (240 - 2500g):

Wet & Dry Sandpaper (Precision - 3000 - 7000g):

Panel Wipe (de-greaser):

Heat Gun:

Sharp Edge Tape:

General Masking Tape:

Masking Paper & Dispenser:

Microfibre cloths:

Autoglym Foam Polish Applicator pad:

Meguiars Polish:

Clear Lacquer:

Blue Roll / Shop Cloth (For Panel Cleaning):

Drill Brushes (For Cleaning / Scrubbing):

Autosmart APC:

Spray Bottles:

Fabric & Carpet Cleaner:

Detailing Brushes:

Wet Vacuum:

Bluetooth LED Beanie Hat:

[todderstaffes]

Thanks for the video, I managed to crunch my MGC's door against a wall during lockdown, 2 months after a full re-spray and I was gutted, my local bodyshop quoted £120.00 to touch it up but I bit the bullet after watching this and did it myself for £20.00 after buying supplies. I cannot tell where the damage was and I am generally hopeless at things like this and all thanks to you clear and concise instructions. New subscription from me fella and my thanks..

[TogetherFaster]

Great result! Congratulations!
Greetings from Germany Rainer

[manjit]

Great work - excellent practical tips for smart repairers - especially door edges. Helpful to see the close up work.encourage you to continue -

[MsMilios]

Dear jonny, i am speechless, thank you very much.

[robertbuilder]

This is great. Thanks for posting. Four months ago I bought a BMW X3 with 9K miles. A repair has been done on the door edge and I can see the skill you show us here has not been used. I'm taking it back to the dealer this week a wiser man. Thanks again.

[johnkim]

Does it need clear coat? Or is polish good enough

[DreadsUKdotcom]

Perfect! Just watched a few videos on your channel. Took me 3 days of videos to find this and your channel. You earnt my sub!
Thanks!

[OTIS]

Thanks for the video. If it’s just a very minor chip on clear coat, should I just use the clear coat paint ?

[bleeatch]

Great work. What compound are you using after the 2500 sanding?

[mykbnc]

Nice job all i need now is a matching color

[Paul-tkmy]

My missus opened my door on another car in a car park so I’m going to have to do quite a large chip on the edge. I don’t see the point in ‘roughing up’ the surrounding area if it’s not going to be painted. I’m going to clean it, primer it and infill it with paint so it’s slightly proud. This will need several coats as it shrinks back as it dries. If your paint has clear coat you should be able to to T-cut your repair back level with the existing paint, as your new paint will be softer

[trev]

Excellent video will be doing this to our car ! How would you apply clear coat to this please?

[SpykeYs]

What grain for sandpaper ? 1200 and what for finishing ?

[terrygronbeck-jones]

At the 2:45 mark, you say "As this is a door edge, I've been super grit sandpaper"
Can someone please help me fill in the blank? I can't make it out!

[spidey]

So no need for clear coat, just pure paint right?

[E_]

Doesn't that sanding ruin the clear coat on the surrounding paint?

[olivha]

Thanks you so much Johnny for your work and this "how to", very well done and teached!
I'm currently doing a YouTube marathon to find the best advice on repairing my old Classe E, mainly for clear coat issues...already see your other vid "How To Repair Clear Coat LACQUER PEEL"; impressive results!
Thanks again, to the next pleasure of learning tricks & tips about car restoration thanks to you!

[danielhampson]

Great job! The door on my Clio 182 is shocking!... But not for long ;)

[DerekBrooks-sdmx]

Im offf to buy wet n dry as we speak many thanks

[DreStev]

Does no lacquer need to go on at the end of this repair? thanks