An Effective Guide on How to Touchup on Paint Defects

1. AN EFFECTIVE GUIDE ON HOW TO TOUCHUP ON PAINT DEFECTS Any vehicle is bound to acquire a few chips on its paint from debris from the road kicking up while driving on the sides, minor accidents like your keys scratching the surface of the paint, and of course, adverse weather conditions especially if it is parked outside and without a cover. Even a new vehicle you buy sometimes has a few paint defects that are unavoidable due to the weather conditions, the paint type, and the application procedures followed. Usually, these scratches are so small that you wish you could take care of them yourself. Wash the area of the car where the paint is scratched or chipped. Ensure that the repair area is free of any dirt or grime by using a good cleaning agent. Use a clean, soft cloth to rub the scratched area in a circular motion to make sure that it is clean and dry after washing. Check for rust by looking for any signs of discolouration on the metal. If the area has any dark brown coloured substance, it is most probably the rust. Use a 220 grit sandpaper gently to remove this discolouration and wipe with a dry cloth to remove this rust which will allow the primer to hold on to the metal underneath. Apply the filler paste to the scratch area with the applicator provided in the kit. Let it dry for 30 minutes, after which wet the EP 400 emery pad and lightly scrape the area to make it smooth. Then wipe the area again to make it completely dry. Apply the touchup paint, which is shade-matched to your car, on the area after thoroughly shaking the can to mix the color consistently. Make sure you apply the paint 2 to 3 times in uniform coats to bring it up to the thickness of the paint on the rest of the car. Make sure you allow some time between applications for the paint to dry.