05-08-2022, 08:20 AM | #1 |
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Touching up scratch on Mediterranean blue
I got a small scratch about 3 inches. I ordered the touch up paint from bmw (code c10) but it's a lot darker than the rest of the car.
Anyone had any experience of touching up scratches on the Mediterranean blue? If so which paint did you use and any tips on application? |
05-08-2022, 08:24 AM | #2 |
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If no it were me, I'd simply get a professional to sort it out, might cost more but it's their day job so should in theory do a good job
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05-08-2022, 08:32 AM | #3 |
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Thanks. For such a small scratch they would do a smart repair (at home). But I wasn't keen on them spraying the whole panel in case it didn't match and when I sell the car it'll lose more value
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Go to a pro. They are as common as PDR guys. You will get nothing but blobs with the brush kit. If you must DIY, get your paint loaded into a pen.
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Go to paintscratch.com and get a small bottle of paint and maybe primer.
If you see white or primer under the scratch, you won't need to prime. If you see metal, you definitely need to use primer. You will need a toothpick, needle, or a small paint brush and cut the bristles so you have a very, very fine point. You will also need some 2000 grit wet-sand paper, soapy water, and a cleaner that can cut grease like Simple Green. I also don't recommend you attempting this unless you have your own RO buffer. You will need to wet-sand the area and it will leave scratches that only a cut and buff will be able to level it out. 1) Wash the area and clean it with Simple Green. 2) Wet-sand the scratch and area around it. The idea is to knock down the ledge created by the chip/scratch. Your goal is to fill in the area with color, not the scratch and the painted areas around it. 3) Dip the tip of whatever utensil you are using into the paint or primer and touch the scratch. You should see the paint fill in the scratch slowly. Just dab and touch and keep going. 4) Build up the paint so it has a little bit of a bubble and let dry for like 3 days. 5) Wet-sand the bubbled paint so its flush with the panel. 6) Get out your buffer and cut and buff until you have a nice shine. Start with the least aggressive polish and work your way to more aggressive if you need it. Tips: If you need to use primer, wait a few hours to a day for the primer to dry before applying paint. You also might not get the entire scratch covered on the first application. I tend to lay the paint on and wait a day or two to let the paint settle into the chip/scratch and then apply another layer if needed. Don't worry about the paint creating a bulb or bubble over the affected area as you will be sanding it down. Make sure to use soapy water when you wet-sand and soak the sandpaper for at least 30 mins before sanding. Also, keep the area wet when you wet-sand. The color might not be 100% spot on, this is due to the paint on your car fading. This is why paint shops would rather match the paint to your car, not your color code. It really isn't hard and the results are decent, especially if the area is small. You won't have any clear coat over the scratched or chipped areas either, but its better than bare metal. Any paint shop worth their salt would be able to do this without shooting the entire panel and they'll have it done in a day. Good luck with whatever direction you go. |
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