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Originally posted by xyswany@Jan 23 2004, 08:55 PM
use a fine brush, take your time and if you apply too much take some 1500 grit paper then wetsand and buff.
Originally posted by tab@Jan 23 2004, 10:03 PM
First tip, don't add paint unless the scratch goes through to the primer.
Second, keep a rag handy.
Third, build up higher than your original paint level in the scratch, very carefully. Let it cure for a good three days before touching it again.
Fourth, use wetsanding to flatten the now high area back down to paint level. Remember to sand perpendicular to the scratch, not with it. Be careful not to take down your original paint too far.
Fifth, buff it all out by hand using a high quality polish(go ask your local car paint store for help, or stick to 3M swirl remover) Regular rubbing compound is ok, but for a couple more bucks, you'll be much happier.
This method works pretty well on rock chips, deep scratches, etc. It's not perfect, so I hope your car is light colored or you practice on a light colored car first. I've done quite a few now. BTW, you skip the filling part if the scratches are light. I really must warn you to be careful how deep you wetsand. I try the least invasive method first.
Very light= A little wax
Kinda light= A little polish
Gettin Scratchy=Wetsand, Polish, Wax
Fuckin faggots keyed my god damn car=touch up paint,wetsand,polish,wax
Lady Ran the red light= body work mang