Paint repair . . . Recommendations?

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Old 08-25-2007, 12:48 PM
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Paint repair . . . Recommendations?

Hey everyone:

First off, I want to say how much I've appreciated this site. I've owned my '03 TL since 9/02 and only learned of this site about a year ago. I've learned quite a bit.
And have learned from the many DIY's here. So I'm wondering if this should be a DIY.

I scraped my front passenger side fender and am seeking your expert advice as to how best to fix it.


By ndj, shot with DSC-W50 at 2007-08-25


By ndj, shot with DSC-W50 at 2007-08-25

I'd like to utilize a spray on touch up from paintscratch.com or something similar. Would you recommend this? If so, what steps would you recommend (i.e. sanding. grit, spray. buff, etc.)?

I have a sprayer and compressor but I'm not confident enough in my skill that I would do such a great job with that, but maybe with an outline of the proper steps then I might be able to tackle it that way.

I have a couple of other photos of this spot as well if more detail is needed. Thanks in advance for any feedback or suggestions.
Old 08-25-2007, 01:47 PM
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It look like you have WDP and that is a very hard paint to touch up, its a 3 stage paint.
Old 08-25-2007, 02:17 PM
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Yeah it is WDP. I should have mentioned that in the first message. Thanks. May have to just have the bumper sprayed at a body shop, huh?
Old 08-25-2007, 03:14 PM
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I would honestly just bring it in if your unsure of what your doing. It will have to be sanded primed and blended into the area to make it look right.
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