How to Touch Up a Deep Scratch on Your Car

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  • Опубліковано 29 січ 2025

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  • @MrAncientDave
    @MrAncientDave Рік тому +8

    After hours of searching and trying to find a video that clearly goes through the steps, this is hands down the best video I've seen on touching up damage like this, thank you!

  • @EzequielLFriscia
    @EzequielLFriscia 2 роки тому +5

    Hey ! Out of a crap ton of videos I have seen with thousands likes this is the most comprehensive and detailed. So underrated with only 58 likes. Awesome job and thanks for explaining absolutely everything !

    • @TouchUpDirect
      @TouchUpDirect  2 роки тому

      Thanks! We’re glad you found it useful!

  • @jameswade787
    @jameswade787 9 місяців тому +1

    does the touch up paint kits come with the putty and does the paint provided have its interblend clear coat?

    • @TouchUpDirect
      @TouchUpDirect  9 місяців тому

      Nope, the Putty is sold separately. But it will be offered as an add-on during checkout. Regarding the Clear, all of our colors are a basecoat/clearcoat system and all of the Kits include Clearcoat.

  • @emiliocaloia3991
    @emiliocaloia3991 Рік тому +2

    Hi there, what kind of sandpaper did you use after painting to smother it out?
    Thanks and good video by the way.

    • @TouchUpDirect
      @TouchUpDirect  Рік тому

      Hello! Since making this video a couple years ago we developed a Polishing Kit that really makes polishing the final finish a lot easier and safer. If the surface is prepped and painted properly, the Polishing Kit will help smooth out the Clearcoat even more and add additional gloss. You can see the product and a video here just to give you an idea: www.amazon.com/dp/B0BT8J3J6X?ref=myi_title_dp

    • @emiliocaloia3991
      @emiliocaloia3991 Рік тому +1

      Thank a lot. That was very helpful. I am waiting to get my pens so I'll let you know how it goes.

  • @ALifeTheKidd
    @ALifeTheKidd 3 роки тому +3

    Hi, i have a question on the Fingernail Test ..
    It did not scratch & its not deep .... you can feel dip from the edges but is very little & the Mark is smaller then your Mark on the car...
    Will i need to Put & Sand it ... or Can it be done with primer ,Coating, paint...
    As well can i use the Pencil version. since the mark is slightly smaller then this mark Thank You

    • @TouchUpDirect
      @TouchUpDirect  3 роки тому

      I’m really sorry, I don’t know how we missed yours comment. It sounds like what you’re describing that it’s possible the primer will fill it. Primer will build and fill very shallow scratches. Yes, the Pen applicator would likely work fine.

  • @TysonET
    @TysonET Рік тому +1

    would this work on a chip the size of a rice grain?

    • @TouchUpDirect
      @TouchUpDirect  Рік тому

      Yes, it would.

    • @TysonET
      @TysonET Рік тому

      I’m not quite sure if I need putty but the chip is on the trunk and u can see the metal

    • @TouchUpDirect
      @TouchUpDirect  Рік тому

      @@TysonET I would guess most likely not. If it's a small chip then likely the primer can fill it enough. Keep in mind it's very difficult to have a 100% smooth, built up finish. If you want to email me a picture at uri@touchupdirect.com, I'm happy to give a recommendation.

  • @BAWLS2894
    @BAWLS2894 2 роки тому +2

    How long does it take to dry in between coats?

    • @TouchUpDirect
      @TouchUpDirect  2 роки тому +1

      Depending on the weather, usually 10-20 minutes. Extreme cold or dampness will extend the dry times.

  • @elizabethscruggs1622
    @elizabethscruggs1622 Рік тому +1

    I have scratches down to bare metal. Do I have to putty them or can I just use base coat color and clear? I'm not the best at this. I'm a 61 year old grandma lol.

    • @TouchUpDirect
      @TouchUpDirect  Рік тому

      Well, it all depends. Using Putty and Primer will add a few steps and can make the repair a little more complex. If the damaged area is very tiny, like a stone chip or something of that nature, you can just use Color and Clear. If it's a little larger, then you may want to go with the Putty and Primer. But remember, if you use Putty and Primer, then you will need to sand between steps.

  • @KingFresh-xy7fq
    @KingFresh-xy7fq 2 роки тому +1

    Where do you get the puddy from ?

    • @TouchUpDirect
      @TouchUpDirect  2 роки тому

      Here: touchupdirect.com/touchupdirect-scratch-chip-putty-automotive-repair-filler/ or here: www.amazon.com/TouchUpDirect-Scratch-Chip-Putty-Automotive/dp/B09R6YTXLM/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2K232I3IV5ZL&keywords=TouchUpDirect+putty&qid=1655237261&sprefix=touchupdirect+putty%2Caps%2C131&sr=8-2

  • @lekeigh
    @lekeigh Рік тому

    Will this work on a car that was keyed?

    • @TouchUpDirect
      @TouchUpDirect  Рік тому

      Scratches from being keyed are the most difficult to touch up. Typically the scratch is so fine that it's difficult to actually get the paint in the scratch and even more difficult to get the clear in it. You can attempt to polish out the scratch with something like our Polishing Kit: www.amazon.com/dp/B0BT8J3J6X?ref=myi_title_dp
      But even that is dependent on just how deep the scratch is. Sorry we do not have a better answer for you.

  • @mmmmmtam
    @mmmmmtam 3 роки тому

    does the puddy come in the brush platinum set?

    • @TouchUpDirect
      @TouchUpDirect  3 роки тому

      No it doesn’t. We’re working on a putty solution that will be small enough to be useful and easy to ship. But it won’t be ready for a couple months yet.

    • @mmmmmtam
      @mmmmmtam 3 роки тому

      @@TouchUpDirect darn. Where can I buy the puddy? Would your products work without it?

    • @mmmmmtam
      @mmmmmtam 3 роки тому

      @@TouchUpDirect I ordered the brush platinum set so would be great if you can let me know what brand Or type of putty I need!

    • @TouchUpDirect
      @TouchUpDirect  3 роки тому

      @@mmmmmtam Thanks for the order! I would just look for a 1k air dry spot putty, Bondo is a trusted brand. The problem is they are sold in such large containers because generally they're made for body shops, making it wasteful. It lasts forever, but typically people don't need much putty. Sorry, we don't have our ready just yet, we've been working on the packaging since January and it's quite difficult to make something that can be mailed.

    • @TouchUpDirect
      @TouchUpDirect  3 роки тому

      @@mmmmmtam Yes, the product will work fine without it. If the scratch isn't deep, the primer will build up and fill it after multiple coats. Putty is only required if the scratch is very deep.

  • @stevevenn1
    @stevevenn1 Місяць тому

    Couldn’t camera have zoomed in on initial scratches. Sighhhhh.

    • @stevevenn1
      @stevevenn1 Місяць тому

      It’s like camera entire time was told never come close gawd forbid viewer see any detail of what’s happening during instructions lol

  • @donwoodward7944
    @donwoodward7944 9 місяців тому +2

    This is way too involved