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cantstoprush 08-12-2018 06:06 PM

Minor Paint Job Advice
 
Is it possible to fix this scuff myself? A friend who works at a dealership is charging $170 and that seems too steep to me.https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...d4b2dbde68.jpg

Eri_k20 08-13-2018 03:25 PM


Originally Posted by cantstoprush (Post 16279613)
Is it possible to fix this scuff myself? A friend who works at a dealership is charging $170 and that seems too steep to me.https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...d4b2dbde68.jpg

Dude, just get some touch up paint and diy

cantstoprush 08-13-2018 05:43 PM

Would the Basic Touch-Up Paint Kit from Dr. Color Chip suffice for this?

xtcnrice 08-14-2018 11:35 AM

If you want it to look like the damage never happened, a full repaint of the skirt is in order. Touch-up will be sufficient to try and mask the issue from a distance, but once you get closer to the car you will definitely notice there has been previous damage. Choose the solution according to what you're looking for. I think $170 for a full repaint of the skirt isn't terrible, but you might want to shop around local (hopefully reputable) body shops to get a better idea.

Also even with touch-up, it should technically be a two-stage process of applying touch-up paint, then applying touch-up clear coat. The second step is often overlooked, and tends to lead to some pretty unimpressive touch-up paint DIYs.


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