How to Apply Touch Up Paint

[No11Scalpel]

1- Donnot dry sand . 2- use a larger surface to sand around & blend in the scratch 3- apply the paint in one long stroke & don't retouch it till some 15min-2 hr deppending on surrounding conditions 4- apply a coat of clear to protect & blend it in

[RichsMethods]

@No11Scalpel Hey thanks, I pretty much did all of that in my 2nd video.

[mrzkhan1]

is it a bmw 3 series and arent u ment to apply a coating of laquer?

[RichsMethods]

@mrzkhan1 No, it's a Dodge Stratus...but maybe someday, ha. And for bigger scratches I would have applied a layer of base paint, but since this scratch was only a 1/4" in width, I decided not to apply a base coat. In my second video I show what you can do to make it look even better, it's hyper-linked in the upper corner of this video. Thanks for watching!

[skiluinamso]

Better than I could have done. ;o(

[RichsMethods]

@skiluinamso I'm sure you would have done just as well! Thanks for watching.

[marlo916]

looked like paint transfer from a shopping cart. could have just buffed that out with polish in 2 minutes.

it's probably better if you just take this video down. lol.

[RichsMethods]

@marlo916 Ironically, it's one of my popular videos, I also have my second video hyperlinked in this video, where I give much more detail on how to make it look like new.

The scratch was deep and was down to the primer (the grey you can see in the video). It definitely wasn't transferred paint from a shopping cart. 

[Cre8Thought41]

Basis, very basic. The most important thing to learn first is to take your time. DO NOT hurry. The faster you want to go the crappier it will turn out. Take your time.

[pimpmyforklift]

nooooo you didnt just stuff that paint job , but you have no idea what you are doing and it seems like you think you have done detailing before .

[RichsMethods]

@pimpmyforklift I'm not a professional. However, this video was made for someone who just needs a little help figuring out what to do. I posted a second video, where I show a better method fixing the same scratch. It's hyperlinked in this video if you care to look.

[LeavingWanted]

Thanks! I found this pretty helpful! My ass hole friend stalled his car on a dirt road and he thought it would be funny to floor it while my car was behind him and he kicked up a ton of rocks and got all over the front of my car a scratched my paint! So this is what i was looking for thanks again.

[RichsMethods]

@LeavingWanted You are welcomed! Glad it helped you out. My second video gives more detail if you feel ambitious (it's hyperlinked in this video).

[WillyPhister]

Lol this is a very poor tutorial, this could have been done sooo much better. My biggest piece of advice would be to use the ballpoint end of the touch up can instead of the brush for a scratch like this. Its far more accurate for scratch filling.

[RichsMethods]

@WillyPhister Thanks for the idea...that's why I made a second tutorial where I did it the right way. It's hyperlinked in this video. In the second video the scratch turned out much better. However, I used to touch-up my car like this all the time- it's quick and simple, and keeps the car from rusting until you can take the time to make it look good. Thanks for watching!

[iaturtleboy]

So to get rid if a scratch you use dry 400 grit to scratch it more and didn't even I

Wet sand with a higher grit like 2000.gotta use a compound to get rid of the scratches.

[RichsMethods]

@iaturtleboy Thanks! I did this in my 2nd video hyper-linked in the upper right corner of this video.

[RichsMethods]

@pouyaslr If the scratch is on metal, then I'd at least cover it up for now so it doesn't rust. Also, check out my 2nd video hyper linked in the upper right corner of this vid. It turned out much better. Thanks for watching!!

[aprilunlock]

@RichsMethods thanks i enjoyed ur video..no need for smart comments no one made u

[RichsMethods]

@aprilunlock Thanks! ha

[1969jmac]

Try some Dr Color chip.

[mir4510]

lol what was that?



[RichsMethods]

@mir4510 Check out my 2nd video on this topic hyperlinked in the upper right corner of the video. I do a much better job in the 2nd video.

[Armixs]

Mighty Car Mods!

[gameworld6421]

leave it after touch up fool

[RichsMethods]

@gameworld6421 ha, in my second video I made it look a lot better (it's hyperlinked in the upper left corner of this video).

[gameworld6421]

@RichsMethods hmm will c

[RichsMethods]

@XxEGYPTKINGxX Hey thanks!! ha

[RyanPaulWarren]

not just t cut it after?

[deapozol]

Sorry didn't mean to offend you or anything but say, can you do a video on how to remove dents?

[RichsMethods]

@deapozol No offense taken, I was flattered...ha. Thanks for the idea.

[zeroyon223]

Is 400 grit the stuff really to use??? Sounds too coarse to me, and should it be done dry or wet?.. I don't like. Also shouldn't you keep your terry towels off the ground?

[RichsMethods]

@zeroyon223 Yes the sandpaper is too coarse..I mentioned this in the video too. I made a follow up where I made it look as good as new, using better techniques. It's hyperlinked in the upper right corner of this video. Thanks for commenting though.

[mrlildj989]

No Offence but Istill see white

[RichsMethods]

@mrlildj989 True. I accidentally removed some paint while sanding (I corrected it later). Check out my second video (hyperlinked in the upper left corner of this video). I do a much better job.

[djibalz]

Nice tutorial, my bike gas tank got chipped and I will try this method. Thanks

[RichsMethods]

@djibalz No problem! Check out my second video (hyperlinked in this video). It gives even more details. Thanks for watching.

[ArT2Oo0]

good but try some compound first then clean then touch up paint then dry sand more compound and finish with wax for better results

[RichsMethods]

@ArT2Oo0 Did you see my follow up video? It's hyperlinked in the upper left corner of this video. There I show another technique.

[deapozol]

You are a hottie, nice legs. :)

[joshua6200]

@deapozol seek help

[deapozol]

wow you are cute!

[tuggerpuppy1]

..... No camera in reflection???? o-o

[RichsMethods]

@tuggerpuppy1 You can see my camera in my second video hyperlinked in the upper left corner of this video.

[sturiale24]

Supermarket..? Next to the milk.. LOL.. There are better products.. Your way is the old way to touch up a scratch.. Go on line and you will see.. Thanks anyway. ..

[RichsMethods]

@sturiale24 Or check out my second video for my new way, it's hyperlinked in the upper left corner of this video:) It shows the better way to touch up your car. Thanks for watching though!

[karlaajannet]

might as well just use a black sharpie!

[astroboirap]

ps. it looks like a monkey's jizzed all over the car

[astroboirap]

what a strange accent

[Imsodamnpro]

Try applying the touch up then sanding it down using wet2000 grit sand paper, then using a good rubbing compound to remove the sand paper marks, then apply the wax. You will see better results. other than that good video(:

[RichsMethods]

@Imsodamnpro Thanks...I did that exact same thing in my second video (follow up to this video). It's hyperlinked in this video or you could see it on my channel.

[BarefootArizona]

You seem like a nice guy, but there's gotta be a better way than this. Either way, thumbs up for trying to help : )

[RichsMethods]

@BarefootArizona Ya check out my follow up video, its hyperlinked in this video. You could also access it on my channel. I took tips from viewers and made my car look almost like new! Thanks for the comment!

[BarefootArizona]

@RichsMethods No doubt man, thanks!

[Stormtruth]

Cheers Rich, best tutorial I`ve seen.

[j92s1]

not good

[RichsMethods]

@j92s1 I'm making a follow up video to clarify some points and provide more options to make it look better.

[j92s1]

@RichsMethods - I'm no expert but I've had good results building up the touch-up paint above that of the car's paint, wet sand with 2000/3000 grit with a 3M sanding block (to smooth out pressure), compound.

[RichsMethods]

@j92s1 Thanks for the comment. I'm making a new video to supplement this one. I'm pretty much doing what you just stated.

[ThePantyDroper]

What you should do is apply 3 coats then wet sand the entire area. After apply a wax/glaze and you'll barely be able to tell it was patched up. Dry sanding does nothing and can make it look worse.

[RichsMethods]

@ThePantyDroper Thanks for the tip! 

[kickass7550]

That doesn't look better at all!!! What if you we're touching up the paint job on a 70's vette?? Have to be a hell of a lot better than that!!!!

[RichsMethods]

@kickass7550 This video is meant for someone who doesn't own a classic car, ha. No I was just sick of having a huge grey line in my black paint that stuck out like a sore thumb.

[89shitos]

what about a plastic bumper will this work?

[RichsMethods]

@89shitos Yes this will work on metal or plastic. I actually did this video on my plastic bumper.

[skottypippen1]

For sanding denim rag with light apolisching paste should be better :)

[RichsMethods]

@skottypippen1 Thanks for the tip!

[mollifien]

My car has a deep scratch in it... can I use putty to fill it up before doing the touch up job?

[RichsMethods]

@mollifien Yes. It'll take a lot longer than I show in this video, but it'll have a nicer look. I'd use a small tool to apply putty to the internal part of the scratch. Then sand carefully, most likely with a 1000-2000 grit sandpaper. You'll need to primer the putty before adding the paint. You can buy primer paint in paint stick form (like I show in the video). I got mine at Advanced Auto, but I'm sure its sold elsewhere.

[lilgampla]

if you are doing this in the uk you can got to your nearest halfords store and purchase a compond called safe cut which will rub off excess paint

requirements

Turtle Wax Safe Cut Scratch Remover 150g @ £ 5.99 Halfords Car Wash Cleaning Cloths 3 Pack £2.99

[gravey07]

Nauris706 of course you can its a quick repair in a parking lot.

My understanding is its filling a 'hole' plus a bit more? When its dried, wet sand the surface of the touch up/paint/filler down to level it off flush with the original good paint.

Aim for a good match in colour and smoothness and have some patience.

Thanks for uploading.

[RichsMethods]

@gravey07 Thanks!

[nauris706]

yeah, but you can still see the scratches.

[lilgampla]

@nauris706 yo will still notice the scratch until the new paint is at the as age as the old paint may ttake a few years

[brkro86]

good video, but shouldn't you have wet sanded instead of dry? I'm actually trying to figure out how to do this and I've read about wet sanding.

[RichsMethods]

@brkro86 Yes, you should use a wet piece of sandpaper. I mentioned this in the annotations (text-boxes) in the video, but I should have made it more obvious. Thanks!

[earzcd]

Good video, but I agree with stuffy's comment below as far as sandpaper grit. I'm glad you used a small surface area when using that 400 grit. I cringed a little when you mentioned the 400.

The method I use is to paint 2-3 light layers of touchup (depending on the depth of the scratch) so the thickness of the touchup paint is essentially "taller" than the clearcoat. Then, after the paint is dry, use 1500 or 2000 grit to knock the touchup down to the same level as the clearcoat. This helps ble

[RichsMethods]

@earzcd Looking back I can't believe I used a 400 grit as well. At least I won't make that mistake in the future. I annotated the video so that viewers won't make the same mistake.

Thanks for the tip! I might use this in my follow up to this video:)

[gee07060]

Was this scratch surface or dug in?

[RichsMethods]

@gee07060 It was dug in. I don't know what the person did to it, but I was surprised when I first saw it!

[jjnoahjames]

Make it even better by buying the correct paint in paint pen form from paint scratch.com (7 bucks) or a similar website. Along with that buy a clear coat touch up pen for ( bucks7) and some rubbing compound. The clear coat should make it look better than this. As it will add a layer of shine.

[WarEffort]

Thanks a lot for the vid. I've got some hella scratches on my car... very useful video.

[Lopez913]

Thanks for posting this and thank you to @stuffyou100 for the grit advice.  My car was never hit, I think Toyota may just use a softer paint. My car is a 2008 and some of the chips in the paint started rusting. I am not happy about this.

[Stuffyou100]

No offense but, I've done this a few times after some douche has bumped into my parked truck. In my experience, you start with cleaning (with the alcohol) then wet sand with around 2000 grit. If the scratch comes out then polish the dulling that the 2000 did. If not you can get to your methods but I would never get as low as 400 hundred unless there was real damage. I'm no expert but that's how I've done it before. I couln't really tell the depth of your scratch though.

[RichsMethods]

@Stuffyou100 Hey thanks! I too feel your pain. No offense taken here. I wasn't totally sure if I was using the "best" grit of sandpaper; however, it worked for what I needed to do. I'll annotate my video though so it says to use a higher grit. It does make more sense now that I think about it. Have a good one! 

[Zackawesomeness]

Wut up wif dat kitteh?

[RichsMethods]

@Zackawesomeness She's my cat. She's been in all my vids so far so I thought I would put her at the end. ha.

[RobH0629]

Rich, I can verify that you are lying about not doing this often. I know that you put on clear nail polish to keep your nails looking shiny for your videos. It's OK though, don't be shy or embarrassed.. Nice job explaining how to do this, I need to apply some touch up paint to some scratches on my car too :-) Like the picture of Bella at the end.. you copycat.. get it copy "cat"-- never mind :-P

[RichsMethods]

@RobH0629 You're welcomed to borrow my nail polish anytime you like because I know you are jealous of it. No no...Oh stop (as I'm waving my fingers)...ha.

[slowfuse61]

remember: do not slam your head into the car, lest you will incur a root canal and crown expense.

[RichsMethods]

@slowfuse61 But a great educational experience overall.

[jerinmarsh07]

Good idea with the sandpaper! I never thought of that

[NowUDie46]

That sux , your guy  gets hit with some mindless idiot that probably can's drive. I'm pretty sure this will help when I do get a car! Lol. Second comment!

[1120A21]

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