Surface scratch repair

robyntmorton

Image attached showing damage.

This was caused by contacting a pillar while reversing out of a tight space. There doesn’t appear to be any bodywork deformation, and it is just superficial.

I have a colour matched paint obtained from Halfords (specially mixed on request). This is just a bottle of paint, with no applicators etc.

What is the best way to go about this? I was thinking that I could use some super fine wet+dry sandpaper to ensure there are no edges stood up, and to provide a key for the paint to stick to, before applying the paint with a very fine brush to the area of the scratches. Is this the right way of going about this, or are there other steps/products needed?

Thanks in advance.

JohnBoy26

Tbh using touch up paint will make it look worse. I'd bring it to a detailer and get them to polish the area. It won't get rid of the scratches but it will improve them significantly.

cantdecide

You might end up doing some or all of this process but it really depends on what kind of result you want. You could end up putting in a ferocious effort and be a bit disappointed. There are a lot of additional sundries you'll need if you want to do it as good as Larry did but the video description says that this car was fully repainted later....

I agree with the above - I think some of the scratches are in the clear coat only and can be removed which may tidy the area enough to make it acceptable.

Also, I'd consider bringing it to a body shop - you might have the whole thing done properly for a reasonable sum and without the pain the arse.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2aC_oseMe4

robyntmorton

Thanks for the thoughts on this. I’ll have a look at the video later.

It’s actually my dads car (he caused the damage too, but that’s besides the point), and he wants to tidy it up as easily and cheaply as he can.

Still, it’s a starting point to try and clear it up.