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I got my car painted three weeks ago. i already waxed it.?
Small scratches can be fixed with touch-up paint. Larger ones may require the use of paint sprayers and professional help.Instructions
•STEP 1: Determine whether your car's paint is enameled; if it isn't, proceed (see Warning).
•STEP 2: Obtain body compound and primer paint. Primer is usually in spray-can form, comes in several colors and is generally labeled for automobile use. It's best to pick a light primer color that your touch-up paint will cover easily in one coat.
•STEP 3: Wash the scratch and surrounding area with a mild laundry detergent. This removes any wax or coatings that would otherwise affect the new paint you'll apply.
•STEP 4: Sand along the scratch with fine-grained sandpaper, being sure to sand away any rust that has accumulated.
•STEP 5: Blow away all dust from the sanding, or use a soft brush.
•STEP 6: Use masking tape and newspaper to isolate the scratch, leaving about a half-inch of working room around the scratch.
•STEP 7: Using a putty knife, apply body compound to a scratch that's deep into the metal. The knife should be made of plastic to avoid adding more scratches.
•STEP 8: Let the body compound harden according to label instructions.
•STEP 9: Sand the body compound flat.
•STEP 10: Blow or brush away all dust.
•STEP 11: Spray a small amount of primer paint to the scratch. Let the area dry overnight.
•STEP 12: Identify the touch-up paint color you need by first checking your vehicle identification number (VIN), which is stamped into a small metal plate located on the dashboard on the driver's side.
•STEP 13: Provide this number to an auto parts store or an online site selling small bottles of touch-up paint. The VIN describes your car right down to its particular shade of paint, so matching your color is a breeze.
•STEP 14: Use the touch-up's applicator brush to paint the area.
•STEP 15: Let dry overnight.
Tips & Warnings
•If your car has a very long scratch - across the hood or along an entire door - it may look better if you have the entire panel repainted in a paint shop.
•Some newer-vehicle paint jobs are enameled and will not mix well with lacquer-based primer paint. It's always best to provide your car's VIN to an auto parts store and seek advice before proceeding.
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A PERMANENT SCRATCH... STOP LYING TO CHICKS YOU DATE....if it's just the clear coat, you might try Dupont's car polish. it comes in a green and white tub. if it's to the metal, you'll have to sand it smooth and repaint it.
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if you go to your local car parts or dealer you can get a kit that would fill and hide the scratches.I have a white car, what is the best wax for it?
If it's a deep scratch then get some touch up paint and fill in the scratch. After it dries then gently wet sand over the area with 2000 grit sandpaper. Then use a fine cut rubbing compound and when you're done with that finish it off with a good coat of wax. If it's a fine scratch then you won't have to use touch up paint or sand just use the rubbing compound and wax. Hopefully it turns out well.More Questions & Answers ...
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