Car paint scratch repair

[Gnans]

Hello forum members,

I'm new here and my first post. Please go easy on me if I miss something basic.

I bought a car which had some scratches and I was told about this and decided to buy it and sort it out myself.

See the pictures and advise if this is something I can fix myself as DIY or should it go to a professional for a fix.

Thanks

 

[Belle427]

It is possible to get them looking better if you buy a touch up kit from somewhere like halfords.
You can lay the paint on in very thin layers with the fine brush provided.
If you dont want to do it yourself a local chipsaway type franchise will do an almost invisible repair but they are not cheap.

 

[Burnerman]

Most scratches are usually just through the lacquer coat, and look worse than they are.
I'm wondering if these are caused by the seat belt buckle? I'd touch them in with a Halfords kit - but consider buying a quality artists brush, rather than the nonsense thing that's stuck on the end of the cap!
John

 

[Gnans]

Belle427 checked with few garages (through whocanfixmycar) and quoted between £170-£190. Asked a local chipsaway person. Hopefully something costs low.

Burnerman - Yes I think it was created by the seat belt buckle. Although I didn't do in this car I have a similar experience in previous car. I will search for some videos about the brushing technique.

 

[Burnerman]

Only my opinion but I wouldn't be spending around £200 on a professional repair....Some touch up paint and a very fine brush will get you there.
Guess.....a VAG car?
John

 

[Gnans]

Burnerman
John, if you are mentioned the Volkswagen Audi group as VAG then yes. It is an Audi.

Not keen to spend that cost for this repair. I will try to fix one small one with a fine brush and see how it goes.

 

[Burnerman]

It's the spline screws on the door catch that gives it away!
Welcome to the forum.
John

 

[DaveHerns]

I prefer to use an aerosol and spray some paint into the lid and use an artist's paint brush to touch in the scratch. The paint is much thinner and doesn't go on lumpy.

 

[Belle427]

The last one i bought from halfords had a very good fine brush on it. I find it easier to put a small amount of the paint in an aerosol top as the brush loads too heavily and runs when you dip it in the paint bottle.

 

[DaveHerns]

Leave some room for the lacquer coat when touching in-ie don't fill the scratch with colour coat .

 

[Gnans]

Guys, I have bought this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232347609706?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT but only comes with lacquer and pain. What is the step involved if anyone has a proper video please direct me.

I'm not sure if laquer first or the paint first. Also what rubbing compound and other stuff are needed for a clean finish.

 

[Burnerman]

The brushes are inside the caps and it's paint first, followed by the lacquer. Shake the contents well, and don't overload the brush.
John

 

[Gnans]

The brushes are inside the caps and it's paint first, followed by the lacquer. Shake the contents well, and don't overload the brush.
John

Thanks John. I have today done the touch-up with paint and on top with lacquer after few minutes of drying.

I think the next step is letting to dry and polish with wet and dry sand paper (based on google search). Any guidelines on what sand paper to buy and how to get a nice finish.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Gnans]

Note - I also have g3 farecla paste if that would help in anyway.

 

[HERTS P&D]

Just get a blue maker pen, job done.

Andy