There are several ways touch-up paint can be applied. If the scratch is not large, all you may need is a touch up pen.
There are several ways to attach touch up paint. You may choose a paint pen for small scratches. Scratches that are somewhat larger but still smaller than a dime can be repaired using a touch up paint that comes in a bottle like finger nail polish. The built in brush is used to apply the paint. Even larger scratches will need the use of touch up paint that is from a spray can.
Begin the process by washing the area to be painted using soap and water. Remove any waxes or greases by using an appropriate cleaner for automotive use. Once the area has been cleaned, you may want to mask the area with automotive masking tape.
To start the process you will need to cleann the area you are repairing with some soap and water. After this, be sure to remove any remaining waxes or greast with good cleaning solutions. Automotive-style masking tape can be used to protect the rest of the area.
Make sure that you sand away any rust using fine (220 grit) sand-paper that has been
coated with a rust converter.
Next, you need to put the primer on the unpainted surface. Primer is made specifically to stickto the metal car surface and to have paint stick to it. You can also use it to fill in any holes or cracks in the surface of your vehicle. Make sure you allow the primer at least
10 hours of drying time, and then use the same grit sandpaper from before. Then feather the edges of the primer to make it real smooth.,
Clear coat should also be applied in thin multiple layers, just like the base coat. Once again wait about twenty minutes between coats and once finished give the clear coat about eight to ten hours or overnight to dry. You can use rubbing compound or extra fine (1000 grit) sandpaper to remove any imperfections from the clear coat. Let the clear coat dry about three more days and use rubbing compound to smooth the entire area.
The compound also will work well to remove oxidation that may have formed on the rest of your vehicle. Just be careful that you do not rub too hard, or you may expose the primer or bare metal on your vehicle.
After the touch up paint has been applied, give it about thirty days to cure completely and wax your vehicle with a good quality wax. This will prevent the vehicle from showing more signs of oxidation.
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