co1063

a girl drove my car and scraped it in the parking lot back in january, and now i want to try to use touch up paint to fix the scrape(s).. i tried taking it into the shop when i got my rear bumper repainted ($2xx) but they said they wanted $1k because the inside of the bumper was cracked due to exposure to the sun.

so i decided that i want to just use some touch up paint to fix it because it's bothering me. i don't expect/need a perfect job, because this bumper won't last long anyways.

so on to my questions: how many ounces of paint do i need? do i need clearcoat/primer/basecoat or all of them? what is the best way to apply the paint onto my car? and where can i get the cheapest paint?

danny_isr

well it's a girl i got very similar scratch on rear bumper . made by my pre drunk land lord woman.

n1njai

iTrader: (3)

Duplicolor, just pick up a small bottle at kragens or something. I use it and it works fine, be sure to put on an even coat though, cuz if you mess up, its going to look a little sloppy(only when paying super close attention).

edesoto

I'm having the same problem. I already have the duplicolor paint, but do I need the clear coat as well?

n1njai

iTrader: (3)

Nope, the duplicolor is a perfect match for your car. I've used it on my car for some pretty crazy scratches...stupid dad....

rob-2

BUy the new bumer for $250 and get it painted and install it yourself. I just had mine replaced under insurance for $320 painted. I konw if it had been cash they could have done it for less.

co1063

this stuff rocks --->

Razzi

did you sand and polish the final result at all?

Rajca

iTrader: (8)

usually when u use the brush the paints thick. what did u do after u applied it?

co1063

i didn't really do anything except for brush it on. this is just a temporary fix until i replace the bumper. it's far from perfect, but i'm satisfied.

tegkid

iTrader: (7)

so in continuation of this topic. say you just bought a car that has said touch up paint applied to it and it is a little sloppy. is there any way to make it not look like sh.it anymore?

co1063

get a shop to repaint it