key scratch repair
12-17-2018, 08:09 AM
#1
Race Director
Thread Starter
key scratch repair
My 80 Bridgehampton Blue Vette was keyed in multiple locations. None of the scratches are down to primer, and most are not even through the clearcoat. Whats the best way to fix?
Wet sand w/2000 grit?
D/A polisher with cutting compound? 3 inch vs 5 inch polisher?
I did buy some matching blue and clear from Paintscratch.com because I have a few small chips that need repair as well.
Should I try to fill the scratches with clear first, then hit it with the d/a?
Google opinions seem to vary widely so any help here would be appreciated.
Wet sand w/2000 grit?
D/A polisher with cutting compound? 3 inch vs 5 inch polisher?
I did buy some matching blue and clear from Paintscratch.com because I have a few small chips that need repair as well.
Should I try to fill the scratches with clear first, then hit it with the d/a?
Google opinions seem to vary widely so any help here would be appreciated.
12-17-2018, 06:25 PM
#2
Race Director
IF when you get the bad areas wet you can still see that the blue has been removed....then apply the blue then clear.
Keep in mind the color may be actually darker or not look perfect when you get done applying it.
Then sand it flat in whatever method you feel comfortable with and buff it out.
IF when you wet it out you can not see any problem...then apply the clear to it and allow it to dry then sand it and buff it out.
I use a jewelers loupe when I do touch ups so I can control actually how much paint/clear I am applying so I do not have a huge blob I need to block down. I have paint brushes ...and some with about four hairs on them.
They sell specific tools for this that have a paint well and a point that allows you to have good control with them but I am old school and prefer to do it as I have been doing it for so long.
DUB
Keep in mind the color may be actually darker or not look perfect when you get done applying it.
Then sand it flat in whatever method you feel comfortable with and buff it out.
IF when you wet it out you can not see any problem...then apply the clear to it and allow it to dry then sand it and buff it out.
I use a jewelers loupe when I do touch ups so I can control actually how much paint/clear I am applying so I do not have a huge blob I need to block down. I have paint brushes ...and some with about four hairs on them.
They sell specific tools for this that have a paint well and a point that allows you to have good control with them but I am old school and prefer to do it as I have been doing it for so long.
DUB