Need help with some small scratch/rock chip repair
07-01-13, 12:21 PM
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Need help with some small scratch/rock chip repair
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I'm in the process of fixing some small scratch and rock chips on my ES 350 and need some input on how I should do it. I have the general idea, but some additional help would be appreciated! I bought the touch up paint and clearcoat from automotivetouchup
After washing / clay bar / waxing / drying my ES:
- clean and use prep solvent on the area, dry
- apply touchup paint using toothpick/q tip plastic (repeat if needed, 5-10 minutes)
- clear coat after 1 hour
Then what's the best way to remove the excess buildup and make it smoother, also what's the recommended time length before I should do this? I was thinking 1500 and 3000 grit wet sandpaper then Meguiar's Ultimate Polish?
Any help would be appreciated!
I'm in the process of fixing some small scratch and rock chips on my ES 350 and need some input on how I should do it. I have the general idea, but some additional help would be appreciated! I bought the touch up paint and clearcoat from automotivetouchup
After washing / clay bar / waxing / drying my ES:
- clean and use prep solvent on the area, dry
- apply touchup paint using toothpick/q tip plastic (repeat if needed, 5-10 minutes)
- clear coat after 1 hour
Then what's the best way to remove the excess buildup and make it smoother, also what's the recommended time length before I should do this? I was thinking 1500 and 3000 grit wet sandpaper then Meguiar's Ultimate Polish?
Any help would be appreciated!
07-01-13, 01:10 PM
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Not sure why you said "washing/clay bar/waxing/drying" in that order... that is not correct.
I would wash the car and strip it of any prior wax or sealant prior to applying any touch up paint. This will help to ensure a proper bond between the surface and the new touch up paint. You can strip remaining LSP by washing with a citrus based car shampoo or a dish soap like Dawn. You can clay the car if you need to after this point. Then dry the car. Once the paint has dried, you can apply protection to it to help keep it from being damaged by the elements.
Also, it is my understanding that most OEM touch up paint (and products like Dr. Colorchip) contains clear coat (or just plain doesn't need it) and does not need to be covered with additional clear coat... can someone correct me if I am wrong on that?
-Zach
I would wash the car and strip it of any prior wax or sealant prior to applying any touch up paint. This will help to ensure a proper bond between the surface and the new touch up paint. You can strip remaining LSP by washing with a citrus based car shampoo or a dish soap like Dawn. You can clay the car if you need to after this point. Then dry the car. Once the paint has dried, you can apply protection to it to help keep it from being damaged by the elements.
Also, it is my understanding that most OEM touch up paint (and products like Dr. Colorchip) contains clear coat (or just plain doesn't need it) and does not need to be covered with additional clear coat... can someone correct me if I am wrong on that?
-Zach
07-01-13, 03:05 PM
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Not sure why you said "washing/clay bar/waxing/drying" in that order... that is not correct.
I would wash the car and strip it of any prior wax or sealant prior to applying any touch up paint. This will help to ensure a proper bond between the surface and the new touch up paint. You can strip remaining LSP by washing with a citrus based car shampoo or a dish soap like Dawn. You can clay the car if you need to after this point. Then dry the car. Once the paint has dried, you can apply protection to it to help keep it from being damaged by the elements.
Also, it is my understanding that most OEM touch up paint (and products like Dr. Colorchip) contains clear coat (or just plain doesn't need it) and does not need to be covered with additional clear coat... can someone correct me if I am wrong on that?
-Zach
I would wash the car and strip it of any prior wax or sealant prior to applying any touch up paint. This will help to ensure a proper bond between the surface and the new touch up paint. You can strip remaining LSP by washing with a citrus based car shampoo or a dish soap like Dawn. You can clay the car if you need to after this point. Then dry the car. Once the paint has dried, you can apply protection to it to help keep it from being damaged by the elements.
Also, it is my understanding that most OEM touch up paint (and products like Dr. Colorchip) contains clear coat (or just plain doesn't need it) and does not need to be covered with additional clear coat... can someone correct me if I am wrong on that?
-Zach
The scratches are only in a few areas, the prep solvent will get rid of the wax in the areas where I will be touching up.
This is where I bought the paint from, http://www.automotivetouchup.com/sto...nts/index.aspx
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