touch up paint

yeppi · 02-01-2007, 03:45 PM

there's some small scratches at the side of my car ... so i bought some touch up paint at the dealership. how do i apply it? when i apply it , you can see where i have applied (ie. not consistent) .. you can see a thicker layer compared to the unscratched area . am i supposed to apply it, then wait for a few minutes and wipe it off ? would it be a better idea to get a smaller art brush cuz the one supplied in the bottle is quite big.

***Special Ringpop*** · 02-01-2007, 03:47 PM

I run into the same problem, really.

remarqable23 · 02-01-2007, 04:02 PM

Get ScratchX

NIGHTHAWKSI · 02-01-2007, 04:08 PM

the brush that comes on touch up paint is crap. my way of touching up is...
1. get any wax off teh paint in the immediate area.
2. put one thick layer on to try and full in the scratch and then wipe it over with my finger to get the paint off the non scratched area (a paper towel will just soak up any pain that is in the scratch) the trick is to get all the touch up paint in the scratch and not on the sourrounding paint.
3. the first coat of paint should pretty much fill the scratch, after that just put a few small thin coats so that it looks ever so slightly raised from the rest of the paint. (it will dry looking even)
4. after the scratch is filled in to your liking, let it dry for a full 24 hours and then use some rubbing compound/polish and gently rub the area with it so that it blends with the rest of the paint.
5. when finished, put some wax over it to protect the paint.

some people have different ways of doing it, but this is mine and it comes out to my approval (and i have nighthawk black pearl). good luck

NIGHTHAWKSI · 02-01-2007, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by remarqable23

Get ScratchX

works on swirls...i assume he is talking about a deeper scratch if he is using touch up paint

remarqable23 · 02-01-2007, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NIGHTHAWKSI

works on swirls...i assume he is talking about a deeper scratch if he is using touch up paint

I actually did this 10 mins ago, ScratchX managed to even out the surface alittle. It removed paint where I accidently painted.

yeppi · 02-01-2007, 05:55 PM

i;m new to this.. what do u recommend for polishing and waxing? ther's so many out there.. and one that is easy to do cuz i know nothing about waxing.

j'sFG2 · 02-01-2007, 06:18 PM

try this link: http://autopia.org/forum/guide-detai...nt-clinic.html
about halfway down it shows you a good way on how apply and level-off touch up paint. plus this site has a huge amount of useful info on the "art" of detailing, i recommend it to anyone.

cheers

yeppi · 02-01-2007, 09:15 PM

ok regarding scratchX , would i need to wax the area after i use scratchX?

kenchan · 02-02-2007, 09:33 PM

yah, you should wax afterwards.

sratchx is a polish, means its an abrasive.

yeppi · 02-02-2007, 11:16 PM

when i got my 07 civic, i didn't add anything.. such as paint protectant, etc etc.. so does my car have wax to begin with?

yeppi · 02-02-2007, 11:21 PM

also im looking into liquid waxes.. and some of them come with a foam applicator.. is this applicator for 1 time use only? also, is it ok to use a microfiber towel to apply the wax and then use another clean MF to wipe it off?

02-01-2007, 03:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
yeppi Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 131 iTrader: 0 / 0%	touch up paint there's some small scratches at the side of my car ... so i bought some touch up paint at the dealership. how do i apply it? when i apply it , you can see where i have applied (ie. not consistent) .. you can see a thicker layer compared to the unscratched area . am i supposed to apply it, then wait for a few minutes and wipe it off ? would it be a better idea to get a smaller art brush cuz the one supplied in the bottle is quite big.

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02-01-2007, 03:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
*Special Ringpop* Pillar of Objectivity Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Minneapolis, MN Age: 22 Posts: 8,690 Name: Mike iTrader: 0 / 0%	I run into the same problem, really.

02-01-2007, 04:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
remarqable23 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 574 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Get ScratchX

02-01-2007, 04:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
NIGHTHAWKSI Senior Member Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: long island Age: 23 Posts: 14,741 Ian iTrader: 13 / 100%	the brush that comes on touch up paint is crap. my way of touching up is... 1. get any wax off teh paint in the immediate area. 2. put one thick layer on to try and full in the scratch and then wipe it over with my finger to get the paint off the non scratched area (a paper towel will just soak up any pain that is in the scratch) the trick is to get all the touch up paint in the scratch and not on the sourrounding paint. 3. the first coat of paint should pretty much fill the scratch, after that just put a few small thin coats so that it looks ever so slightly raised from the rest of the paint. (it will dry looking even) 4. after the scratch is filled in to your liking, let it dry for a full 24 hours and then use some rubbing compound/polish and gently rub the area with it so that it blends with the rest of the paint. 5. when finished, put some wax over it to protect the paint. some people have different ways of doing it, but this is mine and it comes out to my approval (and i have nighthawk black pearl). good luck

02-01-2007, 05:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
yeppi Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 131 iTrader: 0 / 0%	i;m new to this.. what do u recommend for polishing and waxing? ther's so many out there.. and one that is easy to do cuz i know nothing about waxing.

02-01-2007, 06:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
j'sFG2 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Baton Rouge Age: 21 Posts: 739 Jay iTrader: 0 / 0%	try this link: http://autopia.org/forum/guide-detai...nt-clinic.html about halfway down it shows you a good way on how apply and level-off touch up paint. plus this site has a huge amount of useful info on the "art" of detailing, i recommend it to anyone. cheers

02-01-2007, 09:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
yeppi Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 131 iTrader: 0 / 0%	ok regarding scratchX , would i need to wax the area after i use scratchX?

02-02-2007, 09:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
kenchan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,641 iTrader: 1 / 100%	yah, you should wax afterwards. sratchx is a polish, means its an abrasive.

02-02-2007, 11:16 PM	#11 (permalink)
yeppi Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 131 iTrader: 0 / 0%	when i got my 07 civic, i didn't add anything.. such as paint protectant, etc etc.. so does my car have wax to begin with?

02-02-2007, 11:21 PM	#12 (permalink)
yeppi Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 131 iTrader: 0 / 0%	also im looking into liquid waxes.. and some of them come with a foam applicator.. is this applicator for 1 time use only? also, is it ok to use a microfiber towel to apply the wax and then use another clean MF to wipe it off?