How to level paint touch up

KenVette57

KenVette57

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Hi all, My wife recently closed to garage door on the trunk of her car. It left a scratch that went down to the paint. I've touched it up with the factory stuff but the touch up is a smidge higher than the surrounding surface. What is the easiest and or best way to bring down this high spot to blend with the rest of the trunk?

Thanks in advance for your help..... Ken
 
 
Setec Astronomy said:
You can sand it with some very fine sandpaper or use one of the solvent processes:

3M Trizact 3 Inch 5000 Grit Foam Disc 30362, sanding discs, 3m spot repair discs

Meguiars Unigrit Sand Paper

LANGKA Paint Chip and Scratch Repair - The paint chip repair products made by LANGKA have been used in the auto repair industry for the last 15 years,

Dr. ColorChip Paint Chip Repair, dr. color chip, repair paint chips, touch-up paint, Doctor Color-Chip Paint Chip Repair

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...ir-step-step-procedure.html?highlight=scratch
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Thanks very much.... I've filled the scratch with dealer touch up paint. So I should start with 1500, then 2000 and finish with 3000? I've never wet sanded before so I'm a little nervous about the process. Do I use soapy water or just plain water? After I finish all the steps will I be able to remove the starches with a scratch remover and orange pad?
 
I'm not sure your wife's car is the one to learn wetsanding on. When in doubt start with a finer/higher grit. You'll want to use a sanding pad or a Unigrit block.

Honestly you might want to try the Langka. The beauty of that is if you don't like the way it came out, some additional solvent or laquer thinner will take all the touchup paint out and you can do it over, all without sanding away any clear.
 
I agree with Too Many Secrets

There have been quite a few threads here on the Forum that start just like this one

The OP never returns to post the results....I think I know why


Wet sanding is no joke

At least get a quote from a Touch-up Artist in your area. You might be surprised at how inexpensive it can be, vs. buying all the supplies and taking the risk yourself
 
KenVette57 I do fix scratches with wet sanding. My suggestion is to start off conservative and go with the 2000 or even 2500 and then follow up with 3000. Use the Megs wet sanding block. It is a pretty simple process. I know that the Junkman2000 has a video on YouTube and he shows pretty good detail on how to do it. Plus, he is working on a Lamborghini!

I have pics I can show, however, I am Samsung Phone illiterate and my photo setting is too large. But if you look at his video you can get an idea.

If your fingernail catches the scratch you will need to touch up the area. But sanding will help repair it. You will need to follow up with a compound (me FG400 and SF4500) and Polish to bring it back to a show shine finish.

I just recently used the Langka kit and it was harder than wet sanding process. Mainly because I don't read instructions very well. However, once you know how to do use the kit it will be easy. DO NOT forget to wear latex gloves or you will get crud all over your hands.
 
Thanks everyone for your input. I have decided to go with the Langka method and ordered it yesterday. I read the reviews and it seems pretty straight forward and idiot proof, that may not apply to me however. Don't want to go too deep into repair, we want to sell it and get a big ass suv. Northern California freeways are an accident waiting to happen so my wife wants a tank to drive.
Thanks again to everyone for your help....
 
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