deep scratch help
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deep scratch help
i bought my 96 ranger 2 monts ago its got scratches and nicks i put a nice size scratch on the back passenger fender. its by the bed rail. any how , what works best short of repainting the wole thing. also have a lot behind front wheel. kinda straped for cash.
thanks for any help
thanks for any help
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From: Willamette Valley Oregon
deep scratch help
Being strapped for cash makes it hard to deal with.
I guess you could try going to your local auto paint dealer, get a match for your paint and attempt to touch it up.
Make sure the scratch is cleaned of all wax and grease. Fill the scratch with your paint (this will take several layers of paint). After it has dried, sand it flat with some 1500 sandpaper, and finish up with a buffing.
The best paint brush I have found to fill scratches, is a paper match. Cut the end into a sharp point and fuzz it up a little. Never try to use one of those brushes found in your touch-up paints. It will leave a giant blob.
I guess you could try going to your local auto paint dealer, get a match for your paint and attempt to touch it up.
Make sure the scratch is cleaned of all wax and grease. Fill the scratch with your paint (this will take several layers of paint). After it has dried, sand it flat with some 1500 sandpaper, and finish up with a buffing.
The best paint brush I have found to fill scratches, is a paper match. Cut the end into a sharp point and fuzz it up a little. Never try to use one of those brushes found in your touch-up paints. It will leave a giant blob.
