Tips & Tricks | Using Touch-Up Paint

[zirilli]

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 you.

[coltmagnus]

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.

[Matthewwk]

Perfectly done thank you for your sharing

[timbob]

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.

[peterc]

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?

[TheEdge]

You, Sir, are great at explaining things! Thank you for posting this video.

[charleselliott]

The young fellow was upfront and honest about what to expect as a end result.

[Christi.Uninhabited]

Excellent. Best explanation of touch up applications
Thank you

[knjpollard]

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.

[peterniss]

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.

[kiarnastoon]

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!

[cdnagent]

Thanks for your video, i found it helpful and also reminded me to be patient when I tackle this DIY

[williampaxton]

Great video. Can you use the scraper on a bumper in the same manner?

[SocialSaul]

Well done. Good explanations and still the video is not too lengthy.

[RolanTHUNDER]

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.

[juanm]

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, .

[AtheistCook]

Thank you this is way better than sand and buffing huge areas for a little scratch.

[AndrewWilliams-nl]

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. 🤔

[donaldduck]

can you use a hammer to flatten it out ? so its even with the surounding area ?

[KarlOsuchowski]

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!!