Paint question (2 Viewers)

[EStein]

Well, I backed out of my garage without fully opening the door and put a nice scratch on my brand new painted cap. Does anyone know if I can just take a cap full of paint and add a few drops of hardener and mix it up so I can just dab a little on with a brush? Didn’t know if it had to be sprayed in order to do something at the molecular level that I don’t understand…it’s a single stage.

 

[73FJ40]

Assuming no clear coat, yes, your process is acceptable.

No one sees the roof. If you seek perfection, you could build it up slightly higher than the adjoining area, and block sand it down (you tube) with extra fine sandpaper (ending up with 3000 grit) and then a buff.

 

[EStein]

Assuming no clear coat, yes, your process is acceptable.

No one sees the roof. If you seek perfection, you could build it up slightly higher than the adjoining area, and block sand it down (you tube) with extra fine sandpaper (ending up with 3000 grit) and then a buff.

Definitely don’t seek perfection. No clear coat. Just want to touch it up… I’ll give it a go. Thanks.

 

[Malleus]

Spray is more economical than brush, because the paint is thinner when sprayed (there's less of it), so it'll go through the gun orifice and dry faster. That's why commerical shops do it that way. The paint doesn't know the difference.

 

[EStein]

Spray is more economical than brush, because the paint is thinner when sprayed (there's less of it), so it'll go through the gun orifice and dry faster. That's why commerical shops do it that way. The paint doesn't know the difference.

Cool thanks!

 

[EStein]

Mixed up about a tablespoon and splashed some hardiner in. Nothing scientific, but it worked pretty well and I think it covered it up nicely. Thanks for the advice.