Auto Touch-Up Paint Instructions
Through normal wear and tear, and sometimes vandalism, your car's paint will inevitably suffer from chips and scratches that distract from its overall appearance. Even if the damage is in an inconspicuous place, you know it's there. Yet, you don't have to live with flaws on your car's paint job. Instead, you can apply auto touch-up paint to fill in the imperfect areas and restore your car's appearance.
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Things You'll Need
- Fresh auto touch-up paint
- Artist's mink or sable brush
- Scissors
- Lint-free cloths
Instructions
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Look for auto touch-up paint that matches the shade of your car's paint. Contact the car manufacturer and ask them if they have the correct color, or visit paintscratch.com for custom made touch-up paint.
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Wipe the scratch with a damp cloth to remove any dirt or debris. Allow the area to dry for approximately 10 minutes before continuing.
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Cut off an artist's mink or sable brush at a 45-degree angle with a pair of scissors. Dip the brush into the auto touch-up paint. Wipe the brush gently with a dry, lint-free cloth to remove excess paint.
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Dab the paint into the scratch or chipped area. Do not brush it on. Wipe off excess paint with a damp, lint-free cloth. Allow to dry.
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Tips & Warnings
As an alternative to the artist's brush, you can use a toothpick to apply auto touch-up paint to minor scratches.
You may need to lightly sand the scratched or chipped area to remove existing paint flakes before applying the auto touch-up paint.
Do not use paper towels to wipe excess paint from the brush or car's surface.
Do not use old touch-up paint. Always use a fresh product.
Avoid purchasing generic touch-up paint from an auto parts store. Often, it won't match your car's paint, and if you apply it, there will be an obvious color difference.
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- Photo Credit Blue old-fashioned rusty ancient car Praga V3S. image by Maro...¡ MarkoviÄ from Fotolia.com
