About Dr. ColorChip | Professional Paint Chip Repair Since 2003

Founded in Florida in 2003 by automotive enthusiast and entrepreneur Dan McCool, Dr. ColorChip began with a simple goal: create a better way to repair automotive paint chips. Working from his garage in South Florida, Dan developed and tested proprietary paint blends and repair processes while providing paint chip repair and detailing services to local automotive dealerships.

At the time, traditional touch-up paint products were difficult to use and often produced poor-looking repairs. Many products required significant skill and patience, making professional results difficult for both consumers and automotive professionals to achieve. As automotive paint technology evolved, the growing use of tri-coat pearl and multi-stage paint systems created even greater challenges for traditional touch-up methods.

Recognizing the need for a simpler and more effective solution, Dr. ColorChip developed a unique paint chip repair system designed to help users achieve professional-looking repairs quickly and easily. Through years of product development, hands-on dealership experience, and continuous testing, the Dr. ColorChip process quickly gained recognition throughout the automotive industry.

What started on dealership lots in South Florida soon expanded nationwide. Dr. ColorChip became a trusted solution for automotive dealerships, detailers, Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) technicians, mobile repair specialists, and automotive appearance professionals looking for a higher-quality paint chip repair system.

Bringing Professional Paint Chip Repair to Everyday Drivers

In 2006, Dr. ColorChip introduced a retail DIY paint chip repair kit so everyday drivers could access the same professional-grade technology used by dealerships and automotive professionals. With growing national exposure through automotive publications, television advertising, and positive customer reviews, the Dr. ColorChip brand rapidly expanded across the United States.

Dr. ColorChip earned national recognition in 2008 when it was featured in a Wall Street Journal review of aftermarket automotive paint care companies, where the product was identified as a top performer in the category.

Over the years, Dr. ColorChip has continued to expand globally, establishing distribution and partnerships throughout Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, South Africa, Canada, and other international markets. Today, Dr. ColorChip products are trusted by automotive enthusiasts, dealerships, detailers, and drivers worldwide.

Continued Innovation and Growth

Dr. ColorChip continues to invest in new technology, automation, and operational improvements to better serve customers worldwide. In 2023, the company launched a newly redesigned website focused on improving the customer experience, simplifying paint code selection, and expanding educational resources and product support.

As part of its ongoing commitment to quality and efficiency, Dr. ColorChip also invested in its first computer-operated automotive paint mixing system in 2023. Additional automated paint mixing systems were added each year through 2026 to support continued growth, improve color consistency, and increase production capabilities.

In 2024, Dr. ColorChip further expanded operations by implementing conveyor line automation equipment designed to improve production efficiency and support increasing demand for its automotive paint chip repair products and detailing solutions.

Today, Dr. ColorChip continues to evolve by investing in advanced paint technologies, manufacturing improvements, automation, and customer-focused innovations while remaining committed to delivering professional-grade automotive appearance solutions trusted by drivers and professionals worldwide.

Trusted by Drivers and Professionals for Over 25 Years

For more than 25 years, Dr. ColorChip has remained focused on innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction. The company continues to develop OEM-matched automotive paint chip repair systems designed to deliver professional results with easy DIY application while adapting to the ever-changing automotive paint industry.

Today, Dr. ColorChip proudly offers professional automotive paint chip repair kits, touch-up paint systems, paint protection solutions, and automotive appearance products trusted by drivers and professionals around the world.

Customer Service

About Dr. ColorChip

We pride ourselves on being customer-service oriented, and make every attempt to respond quickly to all inquiries. We’re always happy to offer guidance in using our paint kits, so don’t hesitate to contact us. If you use the Contact Form below to reach us, you will receive an auto-reply email confirming our receipt of your message. We generally get back to all such inquiries within one business day or less. If you need immediate assistance, please give us a call. If we cannot answer the phone, leave a message and we’ll reply ASAP.