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Old Mar 10, 2005 | 10:58 PM
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i got a few scratches on under my bumper and a few chips on my hood from rocks on freeway...is there anyone knows if there's a tool or a way to apply the touch up w/o making the paint look uneven?
Old Mar 11, 2005 | 03:05 AM
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well my tips would be shake the container alot and dont use the applicator that comes with it...
Old Mar 11, 2005 | 03:09 AM
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o yea btw how much is the pedestal weigh?
Old Mar 11, 2005 | 03:16 AM
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i dont really know, but its not too heavy from what i can tell
Old Mar 11, 2005 | 03:39 AM
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You can use one of those fine tip brushes that hobby shops sell. For a detailed how-to, check this out: http://autopia.org/kb/index.php?page..._v2&id=27&c=16
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The above are both good advice. Whatever you do, DO NOT attempt wet-sanding the touch-up unless you are very, very familiar with the technique.

I touched up and wet-sanded my last car with no problems. But our paint is thin enough that 2000 grit sandpaper will go right down to the primer in seconds.
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