Apply the base coat: The base coat is the actual car paint. Apply thin coats of paint so that until it matches the surrounding painted area. Let it dry for at least 20 minutes or more. Apply clearcoat: Apply several layers of clear coat and let it dry for about 20 minutes between each coat. Make sure not to apply too much pressure as the clearcoat can act as a solvent and remove the basecoat.
Use the applicator to gently apply a small amount of paint in regular brushstrokes, only to the affected area.
This is the element of the job which can become a labour of love, as it requires patient attention to detail. It takes several days for paint to be fully dry, so be aware of this. With a ChipsAway repair, we use special, infra-red lamps and apply the paint in thin layers, drying each layer thoroughly, so the repair will be much more complete than if done as a DIY touch-in. You can then apply polish to the paintwork to protect it and choose a suitable wax product to keep it looking good after this.
The repair job at ChipsAway is finished with a professional polish using a machine, to really get the paint glowing! Our Cookies. Allow all cookies Reject all cookies. Allow Don't allow. How to Touch Up Car Paint No matter how careful you are as a driver, you will always end up with a few paintwork scratches and scuffs on your car.
Get a FREE Repair Estimate However, if you are tempted to repair any small paintwork chips yourself, this is the process to follow when it comes to how to touch up car paint, along with some comparisons to the full ChipsAway repair process. Car Paint Touch Up: What you will need You may already have some of these supplies at home, but in order to complete a car paint touch up, you will need the following: Gloves Clean microfibre cloth Fine sandpaper Cloth for cleaning Car cleaning solution Colour matched touch up paint Applicator brush Primer Polish solution Instructions to Touch Up Car Paint 1.
Is the damage suitable for a touch-up? If you just have a tiny blemish to repair, the next step is to: 2. Wash the area thoroughly Use detergent or specialist cleaning solution which will remove any layers of wax or polish. Sand and prime Use fine sandpaper to prepare the area for painting — paint will adhere more readily to a rougher surface.
Apply the paint Use the applicator to gently apply a small amount of paint in regular brushstrokes, only to the affected area. If the affected area is smaller than a pencil eraser, then use touch-up paint for chips.
Also, remember that automotive touch-up paint is much different from interior house paint or artistic paint. Designed for more of a dabbing motion than long strokes, you will find difficulty getting the desired results if you try to tackle a deep key-scratch down the entire side panel of your vehicle. Furthermore, automotive touch-up paint does not blend well, making it nearly impossible to get a perfectly smooth transition between the touch-up and the original paint.
This is because of the prep, the heat needed, and the layering of actually painting the car. But getting the closest matching color by calling your dealership is important. Touch-up paint may not be a perfect match and it may not flawlessly disguise the road rash damage, but it will create the illusion of blending, especially to the non-critical eye; and is much more acceptable than having the entire passenger-side door a different shade… no matter how slight… from the rest of the vehicle.
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