Touch Up Paint

[Kilgore Trout]

I have a massive chip on the leading edge of my hood, it is like an eighth of an inch across. What is the best way to correct this with touch up paint? Are there any special tips to applying touch up paint to get the best results?

Also, does anyone know how much it would cost approx to have the entire car repainted? I am talking about an average quality paint job on a 2001 Gt vert with no dents, only scrapes chips and scratches... I want to have it painted because some minor crappy bodywork by a previous owner made it end up being part Laser Red and part Performance Red. All my friends say you can't even tell but I notice it every time I look at it

 

[COramprat]

A decent paint job will cost 800-1000 bucks. It aint cheap by no means unless you go to Fact-o-Bake but I'd only use that for a beater.

When I use touch-up paint I just dab and brush. It's not going to look good but it is better than the primer that is under the paint. My problem is my paint is crap so I have these large areas peeling off so I have to touch up 2 by 6 inch sections. The Ford paint quality on my car sucks.

 

[Kilgore Trout]

Would it be less on a vert since there is less to paint???

 

[COramprat]

Would it be less on a vert since there is less to paint???

Possibly...I asked how much it would have been to paint my roof and door since they were where I had peeling paint I was quoted 400. I'm guessing about 250 for the roof so you may save a little. I just decided it would be better to paint the whole car instead of chasing the peeling problem on each panel.

 

[Stacey]

I had a kid on a bike run into my car while it was parked on the street. I used the Ford paint code and bought the touch up from the dealer. You need to "feather" the paint as well to make it look as natural as possible.

 

[04silvergt]

best results i have seen couple body guys i know use the end of a match (not the red end) the part that you rip out of the pack. go slow and dont put to much paint in, let it fill it self in and it should look ok but not much else you can do besides paint the whole thing.

 

[RedDaemon]

when i apply touchup paint what i do is this..its a simple process and gives methe best results....clean surrounding area with some sort of low concentrated laquer so u dont screw up your clearcoat....then apply a good amount of the touchup paint onto the chip...then carefully wipe off the touchup paint so you leave paint in the chip itself...do this like 10 times...or more if you really feel the need to...you may have to use some of the laquer when youre taking the excess paint off as well....it makes it look so good for me

 

[seany425]

I had a kid on a bike run into my car while it was parked on the street. I used the Ford paint code and bought the touch up from the dealer. You need to "feather" the paint as well to make it look as natural as possible.

i know ford parts rips you off, but how much did they charge you for the paint i need some??

 

[BMurphy]

Invest in a fine artist's brush and use that. It gives much better control over the amount of paint that goes into the chip. The brush in the touch up paint is way to big. Be patient and do a couple of applications. I have had good succes with this method.

 

[TenaciousD]

I asked one time about getting my whole car repainted at Carsmetics and they said $1500, now I know it's red so it's a tri-color which makes it more expensive but it still seems a little high. But when it comes to paint jobs you get what you pay for.

 

[RedDaemon]

youre exactly right...to be honest i wouldnt go any less than 1500 for a paint job (at a reputable paint shop of course) why not check into Macco??

 

[kolkid]

Im looking into getting my car painted also and ive asked a couple of shops and one will do it for $2800 another one will do it for 2000 flat and the rest do it in between those prices. also the first shop did some work on my dads truck and the paint is cracking after only 1 year (good thing the shop garantees there work) what im tring to say is just cause its more expensive doesnt mean tehre better and make sure the shop gives some sort of warranty.


so if any one lives in cali and knows a good+cheap body shop thas located around the modesto/merced/san jose area please tell me $2.8k is just to pricey for me

 

[TenaciousD]

Im looking into getting my car painted also and ive asked a couple of shops and one will do it for $2800 another one will do it for 2000 flat and the rest do it in between those prices. also the first shop did some work on my dads truck and the paint is cracking after only 1 year (good thing the shop garantees there work) what im tring to say is just cause its more expensive doesnt mean tehre better and make sure the shop gives some sort of warranty.

Just make sure you check out their work first and they give you at least a couple yr warrenty. Just to get an example of cost I paid $500 for my hood(both sides) and $400 for the bumper so that right their is almost a grand so $2000 for the whole car seems about right unless its Macco like night hawk said. pluss these are cali prices so they are a little higher I'm guessing.

 

[Conv99GT]

I just paid $600 for hood and both bumpers from a good shop in Mass.

 

[Stacey]

i know ford parts rips you off, but how much did they charge you for the paint i need some??

About 11.00 for a small container of paint. Something like you would buy at AutoZone. But they will take your paint code and match it.

 

[Venom_Nitrous]

Here is what I do. I just got done doing about 10 like this. Works awesome. I can't even tell the chips were there ever.
Better Car Care

Step 1: Clean the chip out with some sand paper (1500-2000 Grit)
Step 2: Apply one coat of primer
Step 3: Apply color coat several times until the paint is a bit bubbled higher in the chip area (To clear coat it, use Clear coat paint for the last 3-4 coats)
Step 4: Sand the Chip level with the other paint using 1500-2000 grit sand paper
Strp 5: Use 3M Bubbind compound on a DA Buffer to restore shine