A couple of one square inch spots on my car need touching up. More than just a tiny brush for paint chips.

Can anyone recommend a source for a small can of OEM color?

 

I've used the auto paint depot. Not the can but the separate color and clear touch up

 

Thanks Coz.

 

Yup, used them also. Color was pretty spot on.

 

Thanks bluonx.

I have 3 small spots with peeled paint near the right headlight...about 1 inch square each, right down to primer.

Can you recommend any youtube videos on how to repair?

 

Please attach a few images of the paint issues. That will assist the members who’ve done some painting in pointing you in the right direction.

If it’s sun faded paint the paint code will give you the correct paint but it most likely won’t match.

UV changes paint. Best to go to an automotive paint store, one that has a sun gun. That will give you the closest match to the current colour.

That’s just been my experience and I’ve painted several cars.
most recent my R58

What's the condition of the area that needs paint? Rust?

A bit of confidence, a few YouTube videos and you’ll be off to success.
it’s not hard to do and when you take your time, it’s not hard to do it right

 

Express Paint is also a good resource.

 

Nice paint job!.

I was taking the 17 year old PPF the original owner had put on the hood and bumper "by the dealer". It looked horrific. So I used a hairdryer, a plastic scraper, plastic razorblade and some Goof Off, followed by some mineral spirits for the remaining glue.

Took hours just do 1/3+ of the hood. The PPF was so old and UV damaged it just came off in pieces.This car has been stored outdoors its entire life.

I pulled on a few areas and the paint came up. Could it be because I was getting tied and maybe a little too aggressive...ya probably. I dont think the PPF adhesive is strong enough to pull paint.


The old stuff...

chip 1

chip 2

chip 3

all 3 chips

Bumper still has the 17 year old PPF on it

 

Although I HATE the term “you know, if it was my car”
and in most cases it’s not, but here goes.

If it was my car and assuming the primer is still in place, I would feather out the edges around the paint chips.
With 1500-2000 wet . Just to take down the edge around the chips.
I would use a 2k style paint. To me, 2k =one stage (base and clear/way easier for repair) paint in rattle can that has a popper on the bottom that releases the hardened.

scuff the clear (around the damage, not the entire car) with a medium scotch brite (scuff not sand)
again assuming primer is in place.

You’re going to do this because you’re going to feather it in, lots of light coats, a bit heavier where the chip is because you’re going to want to “float” out the depression. Back mask tape a larger area away from the chip.
you want to blend this in and not create a hard line.

so feather it in, allow 3-5 min between coats to flash.
allow the paint to dry (min 24 hours)

the paint will need to be polished.

there are lots of videos on this, for the area, I would use a 4” pad on a variable speed drill.

you may need 3 different grits of polish and 3 DIFFERENT pads
paint store will know exactly what you need for this part

slow speed, speed equals heat
heat will cause the pad to burn through the paint on the edge.
the edges are where everything goes wrong.

I hope some of this helps.
lots on this on YouTube
that’s where I learned most.

looking forward to seeing how you make out.

I know it will be great,
no matter what you do
1) it will be better than it was
2) even if you mess up, you can do it over.
it’s not like working with a forever medium like concrete.

 

One more thing
when you apply same colour paint over original, you can make it look perfect.
my car had lots of deep scratches and I was able to fill them in
sand
polish
you cant see them

lots of paint scratch videos.
based on your paint issues, this may be applicable to your requirements

my apologies for the long meandering replies.

 

Velcros, thank you!

I noticed some companies sell little kits. Ill search for some and get back to you.

 

Velcross, what about this kit?

https://www.paintscratch.com/cgi-bin/order-form.cgi

 

The kit looks like what you need
Does the paint come with a hardener
some rattle cans for auto paint have a “popper” on the bottom to release hardener when your shaking the paint.

without it, you’ll be doing this over and over again.

 

oh!...let me ask them! Hold tight.

 

Velcross, they got back to me. Looks like it does have a hardner included.

Hello,
Our spray paint does include hardener so nothing needs to be added.
Sincerely,
Marie at PaintScratch, Inc.

 

That’s great news
I would probably select the buy now button

if you’ve never done this before, not a bad idea to get a cheap rattle can, any colour and practice on something just to get comfortable

I try to stay about 7” away from surface. Watch a few YouTube vids
The paint spec sheet will tell you flash time

share pics when your done.

if a bug or dust lands in the paint, leave it, when the paint hardens you should be able to wet sand and then polish it out. Don’t try to remove it with your hands while paint is wet

 

Will do, thanks Velcross.

And today... After 4 hours of steaming, and mineral spirits, I got the 2008 PPF off the bumper...

 

Let looks like a lot of tedious work
:(
but it Looks great

nice job

 

I should have taken it off ten years ago. If only I knew.

The PPF ended up being a net negative if only because i damaged the paint taking it off the hood.

 

My local NAPA offers factory paint matched to OEM. Great tips here!

 

Im still waiting for the kit from Paint Scratch...looks like they are having some issues...

 

I had neglected to add one more item critical to a great paint layup
If you’re painting in garage, don’t paint if it’s raining or in high humidity

try to get the coats done on a cool calm, warm but not hot morning

Other members with a greater level of painting acumen may disagree, this has been my own experience for where I live.

 

Finally got the kit. What's my order of operations, painting experts? Sand slightly to get the surrounding paint at the same elevation as the exposed primer?

What grit paper?

 

I would start lightly with 1500 wet
try to use a small rubber sanding block for even distribution

wet and light to get a feel for it. You want to try to feather out the edge

Have you watched and YouTube videos test?

seeing is believing
and it’s not learned until it’s applied. If you yo go light and slow you’ll get the feel and will know how much pressure is required.

this doesn’t tell you a lot but it’s the best way to start

wet sand

 

I forgot to mention clean the surface before and after sanding with a final wipe (better that wax and grease remover)
and wear gloves, the oil from your hands and ruin your project