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In order to properly fix that chip, even temporarily, is going to involve removing the rust from inside of the chip area which will likely open up the size of that chip necessitating a larger area that will need paint. Just painting over rust, however insignificant it may look, will shortly start peeling off again due to the rust continuing to spread underneath that paint. In the photo It looks like the paint has started to lift on the edges of the chip, all that lifted paint will have to be removed to get a clean surface to apply primer/paint to. You can use a 3M rust buster/"burnt hamburger"or some 120 grit sand paper( a bit crude but it'll work) to get rid of the rust, then use some wax and grease remover to clean the area up and apply primer followed by paint. Many autoparts stores can color match the color of your vehicle and mix up a can of spray paint in that specific color for you. The bottles of touch up paint usually come with a small brush attatched to the cap, just dab paint into the cleaned chip area, it doesn't look pretty but it'll hold over until you have the cruisers paint refinished.
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A bunch of project rigs,current: 73 & 79 FJ40s, future: 64 FJ45
04.5 Dodge 2500 CTD, 04 VW Jetta TDI
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If the paint is original than I would reconsider repainting it IMHO - especially if all it needs is a good buff and polish. Congrats on the new cruiser - any more pics of it?
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