touch up tips needed..

[BostonNSX]

some touching up tips wanted
I just notice there is a rock chip on my passenger side front fender.. And I plan to touch it up before repainting it. As a plastic modeler before.. I was thinking about something. the ground paint, should I paint a white ground before I apply touch up ? or I can just forget about it and apply the touch up directly on the bare metal?

Ppl telling me just to leave the chip as is.. but I rather see something red than bare metal..
any help is appreciated..

 

[Soichiro]

By "ground" paint I believe you mean what I would call the primer. There is no need to prime the chip. Clean it completely (use a solvent and a stiff brush or buy an inxpensive chip cleaner at Pep Boys or similar) then use multiple applications of the factory touch-up paint. Let the paint dry between applications. You want to build up the area above the surrounding paint, then polish and wax. For smaller chips you might be able to simply "dot" or touch the paint applicator to fill the chip, no need to build up then polish. A fine modelling paint brush would work great for touch ups. You can buy touch up sticks from Griot's garage, I find these excellent for large areas but unsuitable for small specks. Use a toothpick for these smaller areas.

 

[svalleynsx]

http://www.paintscratch.com/

 

[Acuraphile]

I am puzzled about why you don't like the paint touchup advice in the FAQ. It is actually in the Detailing section, and seems to come pretty close to what Soichiro recommended, or his could be used to replace the existing paragraph. The main thing, as with any painting, is to paint only a clean surface. No dirt, oil, corrosion, or anything that prevents adhesion and sealing the surface. Have fun.

Regards,

Bill

 

[donwon]

Langka. Excellent stuff. It buffs out your touch up paint to fill in the scratch without harming your exisiting paint or finish.

 

[svalleynsx]

Langka. Excellent stuff. It buffs out your touch up paint to fill in the scratch without harming your exisiting paint or finish.

So you've used it personally? I was impressed by the video. Makes it seem pretty easy. I have a black '91 that has a scratch in front of the right rear wheel arch. It's down to the metal, but there's no dent or crease or anything. I was wondering your thoughts if this stuff works. Thanks.

 

[donwon]

Yes. Works just like they claim. Little tricky on rounded areas, just have to find a backing that same shape, otherwise, Its a snap. I dunno about an 11 year old kid, but it was very easy, and produced very good results. Ill see if i can find some before and after pics. I know i have the after, I'll look for the before.

 

[svalleynsx]

Excellent! Thanks. Nice to know some things are really what they claim.