Pro tip: after applying your touch up paint and clear coat - take a pensile with eraser, 3000 grit sand paper, glue, and a cutting/polishing compound. Glue a tiny eraser size cutout circle of the 3000 grit sandpaper to the pensile eraser. Very lightly sand down the area/chip you just touched up. After you've got the spot completely smooth to the touch, hit it with your cutting/polishing compound. Once your done you will literally never be able to tell the paint was ever touched up or damaged at all. It will look brand new.
Colt45Magnus This is exactly what I did while waiting to get my paint protection film done and got a couple of rock chips on my hood while driving it home the day I got it. A gravel hauler passed me going 50 and threw rocks out. I finished off with a light wet sand and buff. Since it's black metallic you can see very slight color difference, but it's flush with the rest of the panel and now has paint protection film and no uneven or bubbling issue with the film.
What a forthright, honest, decent young man. He is the ideal of what should be posted for public use, and I hope he sees this comment since the post has been a few years. I use the same product in different ways depending upon the issue, and your genuine interest in the subject matter and care for others is evident.....thank you.
I really like your drawing and explanation for those that have never used touch-up paint or those that globbed it on before the days of internet videos. Most people (owners) don't understand that a car is covered in a separate clear coat application. That application is the most important and your drawing shows very simply what occurred and what can quickly be done by anyone. Of course, sanding and buffing is always the proper way to finish but out of most owners abilities. Your simple, easy way is best for most people.
hi guys, the best success that ive ever had was by using the Magic Painter Method (just google it) definately the most helpful course that I have ever followed.
Can someone post a video of what you need to do after this to make it look right? is it possible to level/buff the touch up paint out by hand instead of using a tool?
I couldn’t get the right amount of paint in my paint chip. Immediately upon noticing that I kept having dab the paint out and messed it up more. Used my electric buffing tool to remove scratches I created trying to get the access paint off. This video was good though because it gave me the idea to use a tooth pick to control the amount of paint going into the chip. The applicators put too much paint every time and you just get a paint bubble. Using toothpicks you can be much more surgical with the paint.
You only need a small amount of touch up paint, just to color in and use layers of clear coat to fill in and get above the surface level. Wet sand the clear coat lump down, then finish with compound and polish.
Shouldn't you use a polishing compound to smooth out the touch up paint? Honda says after 48 hours you should polish it. That will probably smooth the touch up quite nicely. Here: Finish Your New Paint Look with Rubbing Compound Allow your clearcoat to dry for three days, then use a soft, non-abrasive cloth to apply rubbing compound using circular strokes and even pressure. Buff to a high gloss. For the best results, let your Honda touch up paint dry for 30 days, then apply an automotive wax.
The issue with polishing you have to know what you're doing, have the right machine, pads, compound, etc and it's not a small budget expense to get the right tools. It has the potential to do as much bad as good depending on your preparation and skill.
Nice. I have been doing some research on my own, to get a smooth flat surface. I fill in the paint chip,wait until the paint dry a little,then I gently rub with a cloth drenched in methylated spirit,tightly wrapped around a plastic card. I use old t-shirts. This leaves room for the clear coat. I let it dry for a couple of days then wet sand,and finish of with some medium cut polish. Did I mention my car is black? Don't buy a black car if you don't like paint chips showing;)
Thanks, clear and informative. For future touch-up videos, grab a cheap LED panel and light the area you’re filming, it will put your handywork on display and be clearer for all us viewers. Great video!!
You should had wet sanded after each process. the paint and clear coat should be level with the rest of the car. You can use Mequiars M105 and HD Speed with a DA from Harbor Freight and that will clean up the dull shine and sanding marks.
I really liked your explanation at the beginning. Your technique sounds very good but when you recorded the video, your hand was blocking the work you were doing so I couldn't see what exactly you were doing. Good discussion though,.
Way too much paint especially if you have clear coat on top. You just need enough paint for color i.e. it's optimal below the surface and then fill in the rest with clear coat. Allow to fully dry for a couple of days. Next step is 2000 and 3000 grit wet sand in as small an area as possible .. and lastly buff it out. Sounds more complicated but it really isn't, it actually easy.
@@simpleshoes .. Most chips are very small and are typically located on the bumper and hoods which often are either composed of synthetic materials or aluminum. Assuming the paint chip is small the adherence to the substrate and adherence to the surrounding primed paint is more than enough strength to keep the paint from chipping in the future. If the substrate is ferrous metal then make certain to scrape all oxides (rust) and scape the perimeter of chip to remove any loose or poorly bonded paint. Often the oxidation spreads underneath the chip area. If the area is larger than a small chip then a primer is recommended.
D Jaquith Thanks so much for your answer. 😊 I’ve got a good sized chip on the front quarter panel and I have the paint and some clear coat, but I’ll pick up some primer before I tackle this one.
@@chrisdoctor7117 .. Most of those 2 part white metallics will never match. Same goes, a small amount of white for the base and the clear coat that has the pearlescents in it.
Wish I watched this video before. Accidently put a huge blotch of touch up paint on the scratch. But thought no biggie and sanded it down. But I assumed lower grits meant lower amount and used 300-500 grits and ended up removing the original paint. Now I have a huge white spot on my black car 😨
Not bad...yes to make it even less noticeable would take more effort...I have had great results repairing much larger areas using small paint gun..base then clear then wet sand and polish...as long as paint matches my repairs are undetectable. ..
I bought a sonic pearl grey touch up paint stick from a local dealer. Did everything all the videos show to do. The only issue I’m having is my paint looks much darker than the sonic pearl grey color on my car. Why is this??? My dealer even said it tends to like to show up darker. I just don’t understand. I’ve even seen videos with that specific color on a Honda and looked a lot better. 🤔
Get your front end wrapped in Expel Ultimate paint protection film. It's fantastic! 2018 Audi S6 with 13,000 miles and no damage to front end. I did however scratch under the door with a metal buckle that was on my boots getting out of it the other day, which is why I am here.
Very good job, I would have done one last step using a light polishing compound to blend & smooth the chips down. You have great patience, but try finishing with a very light polishing, the chips will become invisible. Thanks
I have a black Toyota Camry it's really shiny and glossy but I always get scratches on it I just want to touch it up and do a good job thanks for the advice
Your touch-up won't last because you forgot the most important step.Cleaning the chip or scratch with a dab of lacquer thinner before applying the touch-up paint.
Is that WHITE-PEARL? I would like to know how to repaint small parts (after auto straightening). Will a white base coat prevent the darkened end result?
You are fantastic at explaining things, but you need to improve on your filming. most of the time we couldnt see what you were doing because you hands were in the way :( Great job though
Not sure about other manufacturers, but OEM Honda paint pens like he used come with a chiseled white tip (sort of like a marker with no ink) that you can use to clean/smooth the area out.
Be nice if your camera was focused.......and just a tip if you're doing something on camera don't block the repair area with your hand so we have to guess what your doing
@Holly Kurmis And perhaps you're too sensitive? How else to improve without constructive comments? BB is absolutely right. Plus the OP says OK waaaay too much. I know, I'm rude too.
Why not flat with 2,000 wet and dry after the paint has really dried then clear coat, once clear coat is dry flat again with 4,000 then use G3 and finish with regular polish that way you could finish up with a touch up job you could not even find ? I like the tooth pick touch thank you :)
Where did you get the paint? I have an Aegean blue civic and need to touch up my hood but it's hard to find the perfect color especially with a metallic coat
I also have an Aegean blue civic. Dealership matched up my VIN. 08703-B593MAH-A1. The pen says "New Sporty Blue Metallic" but it matches the paint code in the door.
CompCrasher86 Here is a perfect trick tip that car dealers use clarinet or sax reeds as a spatula they're bamboo thin wood & strong it scrapes excess touch up paint & levels it out smooth perfectly without scratching other areas reeds are also perfect for cleaning tar, bugs, tree sap soak reeds in cleaning solution & scape off gently 😊
good job i thought ya was suppose to use alcohol to clean it but eh.. every ones different. I didn't like how the focus was moving a lot during video but thanks good job.
I have several problems with this. First, why would you put the clear before smoothing down the paint? You put a mountain on a mountain. Second, why didn't you show how to sand and polish it down to perfection? Lastly, that was horrible camera positioning. Work on your technique!
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Pro tip: after applying your touch up paint and clear coat - take a pensile with eraser, 3000 grit sand paper, glue, and a cutting/polishing compound. Glue a tiny eraser size cutout circle of the 3000 grit sandpaper to the pensile eraser. Very lightly sand down the area/chip you just touched up. After you've got the spot completely smooth to the touch, hit it with your cutting/polishing compound. Once your done you will literally never be able to tell the paint was ever touched up or damaged at all. It will look brand new.
i use a paper hole punch to cut the perfect circle from the 3000 grit wet and dry then glue it on ;-)
Colt45Magnus This is exactly what I did while waiting to get my paint protection film done and got a couple of rock chips on my hood while driving it home the day I got it. A gravel hauler passed me going 50 and threw rocks out.
I finished off with a light wet sand and buff. Since it's black metallic you can see very slight color difference, but it's flush with the rest of the panel and now has paint protection film and no uneven or bubbling issue with the film.
After sanding and compound/polishing should more clear coat be applied?
Rockford, No. All you are doing is removing the bubble like excess of clearcoat.
colt45magnus, good Comment and tips, the only one that makes sense and its helpful.
What a forthright, honest, decent young man. He is the ideal of what should be posted for public use, and I hope he sees this comment since the post has been a few years. I use the same product in different ways depending upon the issue, and your genuine interest in the subject matter and care for others is evident.....thank you.
STFU …what is this ? An ass kissing contest ?
Thanks grandpa.😂
The tooth pick hint was great :)
I really like your drawing and explanation for those that have never used touch-up paint or those that globbed it on before the days of internet videos. Most people (owners) don't understand that a car is covered in a separate clear coat application. That application is the most important and your drawing shows very simply what occurred and what can quickly be done by anyone. Of course, sanding and buffing is always the proper way to finish but out of most owners abilities. Your simple, easy way is best for most people.
You, Sir, are great at explaining things! Thank you for posting this video.
The young fellow was upfront and honest about what to expect as a end result.
hi guys, the best success that ive ever had was by using the Magic Painter Method (just google it) definately the most helpful course that I have ever followed.
STFU YOU PEDOPHILE
Can someone post a video of what you need to do after this to make it look right? is it possible to level/buff the touch up paint out by hand instead of using a tool?
Excellent presentation! Thank you!
I couldn’t get the right amount of paint in my paint chip. Immediately upon noticing that I kept having dab the paint out and messed it up more. Used my electric buffing tool to remove scratches I created trying to get the access paint off.
This video was good though because it gave me the idea to use a tooth pick to control the amount of paint going into the chip. The applicators put too much paint every time and you just get a paint bubble. Using toothpicks you can be much more surgical with the paint.
You only need a small amount of touch up paint, just to color in and use layers of clear coat to fill in and get above the surface level. Wet sand the clear coat lump down, then finish with compound and polish.
does clear coat really needed? I will purchase W85 code diamond white and with base and pearl only.
@@chrisdoctor7117 yes. I hope you cleared your paint
Does this advice also apply to cars that have tricoat paint?
I am literally onmy 3rd attempt today at fixing a few chips. I never thought in a million years to use a toothpick..makes so much sense!
Makes sense being that you’re a retard
Thank you this is way better than sand and buffing huge areas for a little scratch.
Perfectly done thank you for your sharing
Shouldn't you use a polishing compound to smooth out the touch up paint? Honda says after 48 hours you should polish it. That will probably smooth the touch up quite nicely.
Here:
Finish Your New Paint Look with Rubbing Compound
Allow your clearcoat to dry for three days, then use a soft,
non-abrasive cloth to apply rubbing compound using circular strokes and
even pressure. Buff to a high gloss. For the best results, let your
Honda touch up paint dry for 30 days, then apply an automotive wax.
+RolanTHUNDER That's a great idea! I didn't even think to do that.
No prob. Let me know how it goes please. Perhaps do a follow up video of before and after the polish.
RolanTHUNDER your comment may have just saved my life. I just thought I ruined my car cause it has visible clear coat spots
The issue with polishing you have to know what you're doing, have the right machine, pads, compound, etc and it's not a small budget expense to get the right tools. It has the potential to do as much bad as good depending on your preparation and skill.
so u should wait 30 days before applying paint protection film on top of it?
Many thanks! Well done!
Nice.
I have been doing some research on my own, to get a smooth flat surface. I fill in the paint chip,wait until the paint dry a little,then I gently rub with a cloth drenched in methylated spirit,tightly wrapped around a plastic card. I use old t-shirts.
This leaves room for the clear coat. I let it dry for a couple of days then wet sand,and finish of with some medium cut polish.
Did I mention my car is black?
Don't buy a black car if you don't like paint chips showing;)
Lol
Methylated spirit? Sounds like the ghost of a deceased druggie. Just what does that mean? MEK, acetone, ... what? Speak English, man!
@@SoulDaddy33 for real!
@@SoulDaddy33 Lol
Thanks, clear and informative. For future touch-up videos, grab a cheap LED panel and light the area you’re filming, it will put your handywork on display and be clearer for all us viewers. Great video!!
Wow, I love white. What scratch? All of my future vehicles shall be white!
Thanks for your video, i found it helpful and also reminded me to be patient when I tackle this DIY
Excellent. Best explanation of touch up applications
Thank you
You should had wet sanded after each process. the paint and clear coat should be level with the rest of the car. You can use Mequiars M105 and HD Speed with a DA from Harbor Freight and that will clean up the dull shine and sanding marks.
yes yes yes. sand the base flat then clear and sand the clear
This guy is a hack
Thank you for being so detailed! I was a little anxious on doing little chips on my hood of my Impreza. Now I must go to the store for toothpicks 😂
Buying an Imprezza was your worst mistake…
Not seeing why it was a mistake but okay. I no longer have the vehicle anymore and moved onto better
I felt like i was watching Bob Ross.
LOL
I really liked your explanation at the beginning. Your technique sounds very good but when you recorded the video, your hand was blocking the work you were doing so I couldn't see what exactly you were doing. Good discussion though,.
Way too much paint especially if you have clear coat on top. You just need enough paint for color i.e. it's optimal below the surface and then fill in the rest with clear coat. Allow to fully dry for a couple of days. Next step is 2000 and 3000 grit wet sand in as small an area as possible .. and lastly buff it out.
Sounds more complicated but it really isn't, it actually easy.
D Jaquith Are you supposed to put a little primer on first? If not, can you tell me why not? I thought paint won’t stick without primer.
@@simpleshoes .. Most chips are very small and are typically located on the bumper and hoods which often are either composed of synthetic materials or aluminum. Assuming the paint chip is small the adherence to the substrate and adherence to the surrounding primed paint is more than enough strength to keep the paint from chipping in the future. If the substrate is ferrous metal then make certain to scrape all oxides (rust) and scape the perimeter of chip to remove any loose or poorly bonded paint. Often the oxidation spreads underneath the chip area. If the area is larger than a small chip then a primer is recommended.
D Jaquith Thanks so much for your answer. 😊 I’ve got a good sized chip on the front quarter panel and I have the paint and some clear coat, but I’ll pick up some primer before I tackle this one.
Question, mine is diamond white W85 code. dealer gave me 2 paints, (BASE and pearl) do I still need to put clear coat?
@@chrisdoctor7117 .. Most of those 2 part white metallics will never match. Same goes, a small amount of white for the base and the clear coat that has the pearlescents in it.
you can make it look a lot better if before the touch up paint dries completely wipe it with a little mineral spirits on a paper towel to level it off
Mineral spirits?
Wood alcohol
🤣 Meths. Methylated Spirits. Rubbing alcohol plus methanol in small percentage (to discourage drinking)
I like your drawing at the beginning.
This is one of the best videos - I suggest 1600 grit wet emory then polish (gritty the fine) then wax.
Thanks, great tips on using the touch up pens!
Good job dude thanks for explaining clearly and slowly
Excellent tips! Thanks for taking the time to show us how to touch up paint chips.
Nice Video...helped me to paint my rock chips
Wish I watched this video before. Accidently put a huge blotch of touch up paint on the scratch. But thought no biggie and sanded it down. But I assumed lower grits meant lower amount and used 300-500 grits and ended up removing the original paint. Now I have a huge white spot on my black car 😨
Just polish it out, get meguries ultimate compound.
Been there done that:-)
Doing it that way you did not sand down your repair 2500 grit or so you're going to have a lump there and it will be visual
A good demonstration. Thanks.
Not bad...yes to make it even less noticeable would take more effort...I have had great results repairing much larger areas using small paint gun..base then clear then wet sand and polish...as long as paint matches my repairs are undetectable. ..
Very difficult yo find a match paint I tried twice and still searching.
Thanks for the toothpick tips great idea.
There's a built in pen tip for paint he could have used instead but he chooses to use a toothpick... what a moron
@@texasblaze1016 You are a jerk for calling him a moron. I used the toothpick method and it worked out very well.
Thank you for the detailed explanation.
What a great tutorial! Thank you very much!
Great guy, I love his tips and techniques, very easy to follow, I enjoy follow his knowledge...
Tooth pick…. Brilliant!!!
Well done. Good explanations and still the video is not too lengthy.
Mix clear coat and paint together
I bought a sonic pearl grey touch up paint stick from a local dealer. Did everything all the videos show to do. The only issue I’m having is my paint looks much darker than the sonic pearl grey color on my car. Why is this??? My dealer even said it tends to like to show up darker. I just don’t understand. I’ve even seen videos with that specific color on a Honda and looked a lot better. 🤔
great video, thanks!
Get your front end wrapped in Expel Ultimate paint protection film. It's fantastic! 2018 Audi S6 with 13,000 miles and no damage to front end. I did however scratch under the door with a metal buckle that was on my boots getting out of it the other day, which is why I am here.
You’re really that stupid ?
Thank you did this to my Tesla
Very good job, I would have done one last step using a light polishing compound to blend & smooth the chips down. You have great patience, but try finishing with a very light polishing, the chips will become invisible. Thanks
What polishing compound do you recomend?
good video help me out big time, des,
Outstanding!
Great video. Can you use the scraper on a bumper in the same manner?
I have a black Toyota Camry it's really shiny and glossy but I always get scratches on it I just want to touch it up and do a good job thanks for the advice
why didn't you wet sand and follow up with a polishing compound?
Solid video
Thanks for the video / but u definitely got to wet sand that touch-up paint & compound & polish
Good job
Thank you for your video!
Nice vid and very useful thanks
Thank you so much! This video is exactly what I needed. I really appreciate how detailed it is.
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Should’ve used compound remover after drying the clear coat.. but still good job
Love your nails...
Why dont u apply rubbing compound with finger to make touch up paint better, just make circular move arround using finger.
Where did you buy your paint and clear coat from?
He used the duplicolor paint pen.
can you use a hammer to flatten it out ? so its even with the surounding area ?
The end result looks exactly as the problem that you have put in the beginning of this video
Your touch-up won't last because you forgot the most important step.Cleaning the chip or scratch with a dab of lacquer thinner before applying the touch-up paint.
How does that help? Sounds like it would.
@@quentin1956 it makes the paint bond way better and easier.
Nice
i have trouble matching new paint with old paint, on a front bumper on a 58 plate Toyota, HOW DO I GET OVER THIS P[ROBLEM?
Sell the car.
Ask around and find a local paint store if they will attempt to match paint for you.
Otherwise repaint the entire vehicle.
Look on the inside of the car door (normally drivers side) it will have the paint number on the Info
Where do you get the touch up applicator from with a clear gel and paint applicator
Great way of explaining the basics, good vid
Pretty good. Thank you!
Is that WHITE-PEARL? I would like to know how to repaint small parts (after auto straightening). Will a white base coat prevent the darkened end result?
thank you so much for posting this ♥
Exactly what I needed! Thank you!
I’m pretty sure ur supposed to compound it before the clear coat is applied.
Smart
Why not wet sand it level and buff it out? Haven't tried it, but it sounds reasonable.
Good effort I’m gonna try my mk7 golf tonight
How did it got in the mk7? I just realized some on my GTI and was wondering how hard was it to do
you need to film wrap the car to stop rock chips without that you'll be touching up the car every 3-6 months depending on where you drive
How to make it less bumpy for end results?
Can you do have a shutdown and startup of a vx3450 if you have it?
I like the toothpick trick.
Speeding up the process with a hair dryer? Cutting a corner like that won't let the paint cure properly, let it sit for a couple days.
He's going to have every 1st timer use a hairdryer to speed up the process lol
Smanks man!
You are fantastic at explaining things, but you need to improve on your filming. most of the time we couldnt see what you were doing because you hands were in the way :( Great job though
I have a mound blob how do you smooth that out??
Anyone know what the abrasive pen he was using to rough the chip prior to adding paint?
Not sure about other manufacturers, but OEM Honda paint pens like he used come with a chiseled white tip (sort of like a marker with no ink) that you can use to clean/smooth the area out.
Why did you leave it raised?.
Be nice if your camera was focused.......and just a tip if you're doing something on camera don't block the repair area with your hand so we have to guess what your doing
@Holly Kurmis And perhaps you're too sensitive? How else to improve without constructive comments? BB is absolutely right. Plus the OP says OK waaaay too much. I know, I'm rude too.
How do I fix an excess of touch up paint?Thanks
Fine wet sandpaper & spray top coat.
hi what correct name off tool with abrasive end ?
+neil robertson It was included with the touch up paint I got from the dealer
This is very helpful, thank you sir.
Why not flat with 2,000 wet and dry after the paint has really dried then clear coat, once clear coat is dry flat again with 4,000 then use G3 and finish with regular polish that way you could finish up with a touch up job you could not even find ? I like the tooth pick touch thank you :)
Where did you get the paint? I have an Aegean blue civic and need to touch up my hood but it's hard to find the perfect color especially with a metallic coat
+Jesse Sacchetti Honda dealership
I also have an Aegean blue civic. Dealership matched up my VIN. 08703-B593MAH-A1. The pen says "New Sporty Blue Metallic" but it matches the paint code in the door.
CompCrasher86
Here is a perfect trick tip that car dealers use clarinet or sax reeds as a spatula they're bamboo thin wood & strong it scrapes excess touch up paint & levels it out smooth perfectly without scratching other areas reeds are also perfect for cleaning tar, bugs, tree sap soak reeds in cleaning solution & scape off
gently 😊
@@CompCrasher86 .
what is a clay bar?
Can you use a cue tip?
good job i thought ya was suppose to use alcohol to clean it but eh.. every ones different. I didn't like how the focus was moving a lot during video but thanks good job.
I have several problems with this. First, why would you put the clear before smoothing down the paint? You put a mountain on a mountain. Second, why didn't you show how to sand and polish it down to perfection? Lastly, that was horrible camera positioning. Work on your technique!
Have seen worse camera work LOL much much worse
Stev A time for the t7
thx
Great video