PredatorDuzWork
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I keep getting small scratches and chips on my paint. My paint is LY7G, what is the best brand/kit out there of touch up paint?
Best touch up paint
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tom p.
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Same color as my car!
It's getting harder and harder to buy real touch up paint in a bottle. Everyone is pushing those friggin' paint sticks, Mr Predator. Maybe you know this already. I ended up ordering from some guy in the UK via eBay. I think it was $14 delivered. I couldn't find it anywhere else, not even the traditional places in the USA I've purchased from before.
The UK vendor is "the scracth doctor" or something to that effect.
It's getting harder and harder to buy real touch up paint in a bottle. Everyone is pushing those friggin' paint sticks, Mr Predator. Maybe you know this already. I ended up ordering from some guy in the UK via eBay. I think it was $14 delivered. I couldn't find it anywhere else, not even the traditional places in the USA I've purchased from before.
The UK vendor is "the scracth doctor" or something to that effect.
PredatorDuzWork
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tom p. said:Same color as my car!
It's getting harder and harder to buy real touch up paint in a bottle. Everyone is pushing those friggin' paint sticks, Mr Predator. Maybe you know this already. I ended up ordering from some guy in the UK via eBay. I think it was $14 delivered. I couldn't find it anywhere else, not even the traditional places in the USA I've purchased from before.
The UK vendor is "the scracth doctor" or something to that effect.
Just used that kit a few days ago, I'm now requesting a refund and looking for something to remove the layers of paint so I can start with a paint pen kit.
Garry Dean
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Dr Colorchip has been a perfect match for the 27 cars I've used it on. It is also bee easy to use. It's pricey, but you do get what you pay for.
Ron Ketcham
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I just go to Autozone, O'Reilly's, etc, check the color book against what the code says.
If they don't have it, in the bottle, they will normally be able to order it.
All these kinds are lacquer based, so a primer is usually required to get a match.
They sell the primer as well, plus the clearcoat.
If you got a tough spot to do, simple, buy a nice little paint brush selection in the art dept at most WalMart, Hobby Lobby, etc and a can of lacquer thinner, reduce the paint after getting on the correct size of brush so it flows.
Put on a couple of coats, then allow dry time and then clear it.
I usually build the clear up above the surface and after dry, knock it down with some 2000 grit wet/dry, buff it a few hours later.
Cleaning the affected area first is important, and the surrounding area.
If deep, I will then take the 2000 grit and place it on a nice little pointed object and try to smooth out the affected scratch just a bit, reclean with IPA and go for it.
Removal of screw-ups is easy, that is what the lacquer thinner is for, just don't get carried away.
One other thing, don't waste time trying to clean the brush, after all it is probably worth 25 cents, and watch out getting the thinner on the painted shaft of the brush, it will immediately attack it and turn your fingers the color on it.
So, wear some surgical gloves, nitral is best.
Grumpy
If they don't have it, in the bottle, they will normally be able to order it.
All these kinds are lacquer based, so a primer is usually required to get a match.
They sell the primer as well, plus the clearcoat.
If you got a tough spot to do, simple, buy a nice little paint brush selection in the art dept at most WalMart, Hobby Lobby, etc and a can of lacquer thinner, reduce the paint after getting on the correct size of brush so it flows.
Put on a couple of coats, then allow dry time and then clear it.
I usually build the clear up above the surface and after dry, knock it down with some 2000 grit wet/dry, buff it a few hours later.
Cleaning the affected area first is important, and the surrounding area.
If deep, I will then take the 2000 grit and place it on a nice little pointed object and try to smooth out the affected scratch just a bit, reclean with IPA and go for it.
Removal of screw-ups is easy, that is what the lacquer thinner is for, just don't get carried away.
One other thing, don't waste time trying to clean the brush, after all it is probably worth 25 cents, and watch out getting the thinner on the painted shaft of the brush, it will immediately attack it and turn your fingers the color on it.
So, wear some surgical gloves, nitral is best.
Grumpy
PredatorDuzWork
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Garry Dean said:
That seems like something for spots and chips, not for long thin deep scratches.