Thinner or spray paint (for my SX4)?

balaji_n29 · 20th September 2008, 19:02

NCB will help you in the long run. Since you have to anyway pay for cover charges(which is 1K in most cases) why dont you try smaller garages to remove dent and painting. Try 2-3 garages before you go for insurance claim.

As other have said, the touch paint is useless. I have even tried the ones you get in US

UniqueMods · 17th November 2008, 11:50

If you can get the same color from the service center (some store paint cans of common colors), try the following -

Instead of using the brush, as it will apply too broadly and make your touch up of the chip or scratch really stand out, we recommend using a toothpick for better paint placement.

First clean the area of the chip or scratch. Then follow the directions on the touch up paint bottle. Usually it is mix thoroughly for 5 minutes (metallic paints may require more agitation). Then using the toothpick place the paint directly in the chip or scratch. When done allow to dry for several days before waxing or polishing (some cars have a clear cote which you would then apply in the same fashion to the affected area). By touching up the paint you have sealed the area from the environment and greatly reduced the chances of rust setting in and affecting your sheet metal.

UM

brandon · 6th March 2009, 18:35

I am very touchy about scratches like these.

I used Com Paint, but honestly, was not too happy with it.

You need a lot of practise, right distance and is good only for very small scratches.

motor_breathing · 11th March 2009, 14:15

I tired the spray paint on my black baleno I had last year.
Frist of all it is very difficult to get a uniform coat. Also if wind or dust is there it will spoil the whole thing. I got the bumper repainted from sagar after my failed attempt.

In 2003 when we sold our scorpio, black again, the second car showroom guy, he brought some nail polish and applied it with the small brush and coverd up minor the scratches. IMHO this works well. The toughest part is to get the right color.

20th September 2008, 19:02	#31
balaji_n29 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 135 Thanked: 0 Times	NCB will help you in the long run. Since you have to anyway pay for cover charges(which is 1K in most cases) why dont you try smaller garages to remove dent and painting. Try 2-3 garages before you go for insurance claim. As other have said, the touch paint is useless. I have even tried the ones you get in US
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17th November 2008, 11:50	#32
UniqueMods BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 308 Thanked: 50 Times View My Garage	If you can get the same color from the service center (some store paint cans of common colors), try the following - Instead of using the brush, as it will apply too broadly and make your touch up of the chip or scratch really stand out, we recommend using a toothpick for better paint placement. First clean the area of the chip or scratch. Then follow the directions on the touch up paint bottle. Usually it is mix thoroughly for 5 minutes (metallic paints may require more agitation). Then using the toothpick place the paint directly in the chip or scratch. When done allow to dry for several days before waxing or polishing (some cars have a clear cote which you would then apply in the same fashion to the affected area). By touching up the paint you have sealed the area from the environment and greatly reduced the chances of rust setting in and affecting your sheet metal. UM
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6th March 2009, 18:35	#33
brandon BANNED Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 42 Thanked: 0 Times	I am very touchy about scratches like these. I used Com Paint, but honestly, was not too happy with it. You need a lot of practise, right distance and is good only for very small scratches.
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11th March 2009, 14:15	#34
motor_breathing BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 267 Thanked: 213 Times View My Garage	I tired the spray paint on my black baleno I had last year. Frist of all it is very difficult to get a uniform coat. Also if wind or dust is there it will spoil the whole thing. I got the bumper repainted from sagar after my failed attempt. In 2003 when we sold our scorpio, black again, the second car showroom guy, he brought some nail polish and applied it with the small brush and coverd up minor the scratches. IMHO this works well. The toughest part is to get the right color.
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