How to touch up scratches on your car

Keep your paint job looking fresh!

You walk out to your brand new car and notice a huge gouge in the side of it. Whether your paint job is brand new, or you just like to keep your car looking nice, nobody wants to have a scratch on their car. If it happens to you, you can touch up scratches on your car to keep it looking great.

Things You'll Need

• Brush-cap bottle of automotive touch up paint in your car's paint color
• <br>Brush-cap bottle of automotive touch up paint in clear gloss
• <br>Rubbing compound

Instructions

1. Clean the scratched area with soap and water.

2. Use a degreaser to remove grease or wax from the scratched area.

3. If the area is rusty, use 220-grit sandpaper or a wire brush to remove the rust. Follow up with a rust-treatment product.

4. Using the clear paint, paint a few thin coats onto the scratched area. Wipe any excess paint from the brush before applying, so you don't get a globby mess! Allow to dry completely.

5. Apply several coats of the colored paint. Allow twenty minutes of drying time between each application. Again, make sure to wipe any excess paint from the brush.

6. When it is completely dry, apply a few more coats of clear gloss paint.

7. After three days, apply the rubbing compound using a soft cotton cloth.

Tips & Warnings

• If you have a smaller scratch, use a paint pen instead of the brush-cap bottle.

• Don't wax your car for at least one month after touching up scratches.