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Old Apr 28, 2004 | 08:17 AM
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help using touch-up paint. I need to cover the size of a pencil eraser with the paint. is it easy to use? what about clear coat and blending? any tips?

I have the touchup paint from the dealership. the small bottle with a little brush.
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Old Apr 28, 2004 | 08:21 AM
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put a small amount on a toothpick or q-tip, depending on application, and use that to apply. Do not use the brush as it might get messy.

Don't forget to clean the area properly before application. Do a search to find a link to proper preparation and usage of touch-up paint. Posted a week or two ago if it helps.
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Old Apr 28, 2004 | 08:25 AM
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Originally posted by 350zluvr
put a small amount on a toothpick or q-tip, depending on application, and use that to apply. Do not use the brush as it might get messy.

Don't forget to clean the area properly before application. Do a search to find a link to proper preparation and usage of touch-up paint. Posted a week or two ago if it helps.
Thanks, didn't know the search was up and running again.
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Old Apr 30, 2004 | 09:41 AM
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Originally posted by nmilsaps
help using touch-up paint. I need to cover the size of a pencil eraser with the paint. is it easy to use? what about clear coat and blending? any tips?

I have the touchup paint from the dealership. the small bottle with a little brush.
One thing you could do and it might scare you, if the OEM paint in a bottle is an exact match you could apply it in thin coats to get it as smooth as possible then take some 800 or 1000 grit finishing sand paper and sand it down smooth from there use a polishing compound and a strong arm or a buffing wheel to polish it out. I have done that a couple time and had pretty good success.
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Old May 6, 2004 | 08:27 AM
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Originally posted by Double121
One thing you could do and it might scare you, if the OEM paint in a bottle is an exact match you could apply it in thin coats to get it as smooth as possible then take some 800 or 1000 grit finishing sand paper and sand it down smooth from there use a polishing compound and a strong arm or a buffing wheel to polish it out. I have done that a couple time and had pretty good success.
Where in Texas are you? I'm in Houston.
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Old May 6, 2004 | 01:24 PM
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Where in Texas are you? I'm in Houston.
I'm from Rockwall. A town east of Dallas.
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