Touching up Touch-Up Paint Areas

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Touch-up Paint Technique

First clean out the small chip with a sanding pen followed up by cleaning out the chip so the touch-up paint adhears to the primer or metal surface. Dap the touch-up paint in the chip and wait a week for the paint to dry. Use enough point to fill the chip. Most touch-up paint are "single-stage" paint (i.e. clear coat is not needed).
Note: Sanding pens are available at most detailer supply stores, automotive paint stores, or www.Griot Garage.com

Get a "pink pearl" eraser and 2000 grit wet/dry sandpaper. Soak the wet/dry 2000 grit sandpaper in water overnight. Wrap the wet/dry sandpaper over the "pink pearl" eraser pointed end. Spray the chip area with water and ensure the wet/dry sandpaper is throroughly satuated in water prior to sanding the chip area. Let the sandpaper do the sanding without applying hand pressure. I suggest practicing on a "test" plate first to develop your technique first prior to color sanding the chip.

Buff out the chip area with your favorite polish (not wax) until the gloss in the chip matching the surrounding painted area. Follow-up with your favorite wax.