Essentials Kit

The Colour Tubes Essentials Kit is a DIY stone chip repair kit for everyday chips that need building up level with the surrounding paint. It includes 2 tubes of factory-matched, water-based paint and a Gloss Clear/DTM Primer, which seals the colour, adds gloss and primes any bare metal or plastic. Choose your car's make, model and year, or its paint code, and we deliver Australia-wide.

What's inside

• 2 x Pre-Treatment Wipes: To thoroughly clean and prepare the surface for proper paint adhesion.
• 2 x 3ml Colour Tubes: Factory-matched colour for professional repairs of chips and scratches.
• 1 x 3ml Gloss Clear/DTM Primer: Water-based gloss clear for levelling chip repairs where a higher gloss is needed. Also a direct-to-metal primer with excellent adhesion.
• 1 x Squeegee: The squeegee enables you to apply the paint to chips and scratches to achieve the best, smoothest result.
• 2 x Finishing Solution Wipes: Gently remove the excess paint and level the surface, leaving it smooth and seamless.
• 3 x Microbrushes: Great for door edges and bumpers where the squeegee does not work so well.

Which kit do I need?

All 4 kits use the same factory-matched, water-based paint; they differ in how much paint you get and how far each kit takes the finish.

In short: choose Starter for a quick tidy-up, Essentials when chips need a clear coat to sit level, Advanced for a whole-car touch-up, and Professional when damage has reached bare metal or plastic.

Frequently asked questions

How do I fix a stone chip with this kit?

Clean the chip with a pre-treatment wipe and let it dry. Apply the colour with the squeegee, using as little as possible, and let it dry for 10 minutes. Apply the clear the same way (it goes on milky and dries clear), then level the repair with a finishing solution wipe.

What does the Gloss Clear/DTM Primer do?

It does two jobs. As a clear, it fills the chip level and adds gloss over the colour. As a direct-to-metal primer, a very small amount on bare metal or plastic before the colour helps the paint grip.

Can I build up a deep chip?

Yes. Add coats one at a time, waiting at least 10 minutes between coats; an hour is ideal. The paint isn't softened by the next layer, so you can build the repair up until it sits level. The clear has a much higher build than the paint.

Does it work on black and metallic cars?

Yes. Your kit is mixed to your car's factory colour, including dark and metallic colours. The clear coat helps the repair match the gloss of the surrounding paint, which shows most on black cars.

How long does it take to dry?

The paint is water-based and dries quickly, but high humidity or still air slows it down. A fan or a cheap hairdryer speeds it up: it's the airflow that helps, not the heat. Avoid polishing the repaired area for 7 days.