My 72 W30 got repainted prior to my ownership and it wasn't a a great job. Over spray, cracks, etc, but was still a good looking 20ft car. My priority is the mechanics of it and it has always run really well. I did however have to take it to a shop to get some front end work and unfortunately it had to sit outside for a while where it of course pour on those days. I noticed a crack in the paint turned into a full blown chipped off on the hood. Additionally, there was very slight pockets chipping off now too. I definitely don't have the budget now (and even soon) for a full blow repaint so I was wondering if there was advice for a "bandaid" that would at least add protection on the exposed section and prevent it from chipping more. Thanks

 

That's going to have to go to a body shop. You can try to match the color and touch up that spot but it will really be noticeable.

 

Yeah, that's lifting paint. Snap off what is coming up, then put some ding filler to match, but it's not good. I have a hood like that on my Chevy.

 

See if a body shop will do a touch up for you or set you up w/ a tiny amount of single stage paint (1-2 oz) & hardener (catalyst). Chip off loose edges & dab (don’t stroke) the catalyzed paint into the chip, smoother is better, stay in the border & try to get it roughly level w/ depth of chip. It will homogenize & sort of self level. I don’t think you’ll be able to do any more than that without the risk of chasing a growing area of trouble.