anyone have any suggestions on how to fix this or make it look better? the touch up paint stands out about 5-10 feet away, and it looks ugly. Anyway I can sand it down to match the coat of my paint? Or are there any other ways? Because I am a noob with car paint.

 

Touch up paint is better used on chips and not scratches. With the paint on most of our Scions we have metallic or pearl tones in thes, which reflect the light. Unfortunately if its a big scratch, you'll most likely just want to get it painted. And of course becuase its pearl, it aint cheap. Someone keyed my xB, i put in a claim to the insurance company, and let them pay for it. Sorry it happened, hope u can get it fixed.

 

Thanks for the reply, and it was just a little rock scratch, but those bug me too. And I don't know any way of fixing it up.

 

there is supposed to be a solution for touch up paint which is supposed to take the "bump" off that causes it to rise over the original paint. This product works only on the touch up paint because that paint is different from the rest of the car.

 

Well you can wetsand it but the only problem is that if you do not do it the right way you can seriously screw up your paint. Also after you wetsand you need to polish with 2 different kinds. It is quite hard but the best way to do it.

 

I was thinking that too, but sanding on the paint is NOT for the faint of heart.

 

Yea and especially after you do it and you see how dull it is until you do quite a bit of buffing and polishing. I watched my old car get wet sanded and nearly cried after paying several thousand for the paint...after was niiiice though

 

i did the same thing on my classic silver...and it did not work too well either. scratch was pretty deep, and this just made it look worse

 

It takes awhile to learn how to do touch up paint. First thing is to clean out the scratch or chip with a cloth and rubbing alcohol. This removes all the wax and dirt to allow the touch up to stick. Plus depending on how deep it is you may have to apply several coats. 2 reasons why, 1. the paint shrinks as it dries. 2. you build it up to where it is level with the original surface. Then a coatt of clear to finish it off.
It also helps to dab a drop on a piece of cardboard. Then use a tooth pick to apply the paint right where it's needed and not around the part where the scratch is. With practice and proper technique you can make pitts and scratches virtually disappear.

 

willingwelli , How did the scratch repair info work? An update would be nice!