[W126 Coupe] Clear coat

[David Barclay]

Hi Vance,
Fixing stone chips is pretty straightforward, - not rocket science. 
Nevertheless, be careful to not damage the paint around the chip.
With a very small spot like the size of a pencil point, don't worry about 
clearcoat. Get some touch-up paint of the proper color. Clean the area 
lightly with paint thinner, - remove oils & silicone. Use an artist's 
brush, - very small brush. Fill in the chip with maybe 2 to 3 drops of 
paint. Let this dry.
Then using a small block or rubber squeegee, - sand it off flat using very 
fine sandpaper, - maybe #600 or finer, - higher number paper. You are 
cutting down the little dimple of paint you applied to match the level of 
the surface of the surrounding original paint. Afterward, buff the area 
with rubbing compound, - by hand, with a soft cloth. Use a progressively 
finer compound. Then look at the area from all angles in all light to see 
if the scratches are gone. If you see scratches, buff some more.
Practice makes perfect.
Dave Barclay, N.J.