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Re: Touch up paint

Most touch up paint is too thick. You need to thin it a bit and work it in to the edges of the chip with your fingertip, if you don't mind getting dirty.... Then apply another layer to fill a bit. Practice makes perfect. If you don't like it the first time, wipe it off and do it again. Just thin a bit before you start. Good Luck John

What's the best way to use touch up paint? Clean the car, wipe it on? > Seems to easy...any tricks or gotchas? > > >
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John
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After a thorough cleaning, take a match and cut it at an angle with scissors. Dip the pointed end into the paint and "dab" in the chip indentation avoiding getting it on the other painted surfaces.

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John

Thanks...what should I use to thin it with?

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Roger Safian

Lacquer thinner.

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John

No need to thin it. The thick "dab" of paint will fill the chip indentation. With thinning, you risk paint running.

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John

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