Edging Mistake, What to do now?

[theeeeric]

Bought this car recently and this was one done accidentally by the previous owner. Is there anything to fix this or make it look better other than touch up paint? Would something like Dr. ColorChip work for this? Any input is greatly appreciated, thanks!

 

[ScottB]

as long as the color matches on the touch up, the new pen end on Dupli-color should fill in without issue.

 

[Twister]

You might see if someone can airbrush that spot. I'd tape off the area and airbrush some paint on that area. If not I'd just touch it up with touch up paint. I like to get fine tip brushes to do touch ups.

 

[rmagnus]

I've had great success by airbrushing burn thrus like this then put some clear over it. A lot depends on the paint metal flake doesn't airbrush very well. Do a google search for touch up paint supplies. I bet you could even brush it on then sand it down with 2000 to 3000 grit finish with clear. Remember to back tape if spraying so as not to create a hard paint line.

 

[Rsurfer]

I've had great success by airbrushing burn thrus like this then put some clear over it. A lot depends on the paint metal flake doesn't airbrush very well. Do a google search for touch up paint supplies. I bet you could even brush it on then sand it down with 2000 to 3000 grit finish with clear. Remember to back tape if spraying so as not to create a hard paint line.

How do you back tape?

 

[rmagnus]

Fold back the masking tape so overspray can actually get under it. Pretty much the opposite of traditional masking that creates a hard line. Let me know if you can't find a picture of this with a google search and I'll post one.

Since most don't have airbrush supplies I'd try a paint pen first. Build up with thin layers. It really is an easy fix. Won't be perfect but will be close.

 

[Rsurfer]

Can't find anything, only on door jamsl.

Fold back the masking tape so overspray can actually get under it. Pretty much the opposite of traditional masking that creates a hard line. Let me know if you can't find a picture of this with a google search and I'll post one.

Since most don't have airbrush supplies I'd try a paint pen first. Build up with thin layers. It really is an easy fix. Won't be perfect but will be close.

 

[theeeeric]

thanks everyone for your ideas...although I am hesitant to try anything right now due to my lack of experience in this department and I definitely don't want to make it worse...:help:

 

[rmagnus]

Can't find anything, only on door jamsl.

Yea the door jam stuff I found on YouTube isn't good. Try searching How to Back Mask Base / Clear by jimmo4life May 14,2012. Pretty good instruction, can't say the painters technique is very good but covers the back masking and even spraying blender.

I like to peel back the back masked tape with each pass of base and clear. It just softens the line for less blending when done.

Now keep in mind originally we were talking about a buff thru on a door handle. Concepts are the same it's just a much smaller repair. When learning the rotary I caught a hood edge on my white Explorer and burned thought the clear and base coat. Being a white car only a few years old it fixed right up and you couldn't even tell. I'd much rather have a door handle blemish cause everyone always looks at the hood never at a door handle!

Let me know if this helps. I don't have anything set up to paint right now but the next time I break out the airbrush I'll take pics and/or video for posting here. I could set up a sheet metal panel and demo this for you this weekend if you need more info on this technique.

 

[theeeeric]

since i dont have any airbrush equipment, should i try the dupli-color scratch fix 2n1 pen for the factory color and clear?

 

[rmagnus]

since i dont have any airbrush equipment, should i try the dupli-color scratch fix 2n1 pen for the factory color and clear?

Gret choice it will turn out fine. Airbrushing just allows thinner coats. Go slow try to lay down the paint as thin as possible and use several coats.

 

[Rsurfer]

Yea the door jam stuff I found on YouTube isn't good. Try searching How to Back Mask Base / Clear by jimmo4life May 14,2012. Pretty good instruction, can't say the painters technique is very good but covers the back masking and even spraying blender.

I like to peel back the back masked tape with each pass of base and clear. It just softens the line for less blending when done.

Now keep in mind originally we were talking about a buff thru on a door handle. Concepts are the same it's just a much smaller repair. When learning the rotary I caught a hood edge on my white Explorer and burned thought the clear and base coat. Being a white car only a few years old it fixed right up and you couldn't even tell. I'd much rather have a door handle blemish cause everyone always looks at the hood never at a door handle!

Let me know if this helps. I don't have anything set up to paint right now but the next time I break out the airbrush I'll take pics and/or video for posting here. I could set up a sheet metal panel and demo this for you this weekend if you need more info on this technique.

Thanksrops:

 

[D.R.]

WRX, right? The paint on the handles seems really thin. Mine are worn through just from my hands so keep them waxed well. And please post pics of how your paint turns out.