So I'm trying to get my mustang to near perfect condition since I just bought it. I've already replaced the tires and the front rotors and brake pads so now I'm trying to fix a few minor scratches on my car. They are located on the front fascia (hitting curbs). What would you guys recommend on how to fix these scrapes? Spray can or what?

 

Eeee, that looks rough. I think you can get touch up paint from a dealer or a body shop. I'm sure someone else on here can help you with the color code. That'll probably be better than some random white spray paint...

 

Well, I know that you can get duplicolor spray paint that is supposed to match or at least be close to the original color. I know my color is performance white color code HP. So i guess my question is how would i spray the scratch? What procedure do I need to follow?

 

oohhh, thats more than touch up paint can fix and look decent...I'd call one of those dent repair/paint guys the car dealers use, they can airbrush that section for you.

 

Ugh... I appreciate the sympathy. Do you have any clue as to how much that might cost? I can't justify spending more than $75 to touch this area up since it's bound to constantly be in the "line of fire."

 

You could do it yourself, you just have to be careful.

Because it's white and not metallic it will be very easy to match AND bonus, you can use the crease of the bumper to be your stopping point so that would make it even easier.

Mask the red part with tape and paper.

Then you'll want to clean the area obviously , then you could spray and it should work.

Or you could just paint it with a brush. It will be noticeable to you, but to most people they won't give it a second glance.

 

Cool.... Thanks man.


Also, I will use the paint but do I use clear after I'm done painting?

 

Sorry had to upload the pic

If I were you... I would hand paint it.

Here's why.

If you spray you'll cover the black, but you'll also cover the other paint, which may or may not cause some discoloration. The paint that's on there isn't new so there will likely be a slight shift in color.

If you paint it with a brush then you can just focus on the black parts and you could "fill" the scratches with paint much easier than trying to spray it which will not really fill it. You'd have to sand and that's more trouble than it's worth.

 

Gotcha... The only touch up paint that I've seen is the spray can by duplicolor. Do I just use that and spray it into a bowl, or is there an alternative paint?

 

Go to a Ford dealer and get this paint pen as it has 2 different applicators... a pen tip for fine use and a small brush.

http://www.fordparts.com/Products/Chemicals-Paints.aspx

 

Awesome, that's exactly what I'll do.

 

Yep Ford dealer... then you know you'll get the right match.

Oh also get the clearcoat / topcoat as well.

Put the color on... wait an hour or so for it to dry then do the clear.

 

Thanks for the help guys. I did this last night. It's not anywhere near perfect, but it looks 100 times better.

 

I plan on doing another coat after work today

 

looks better man, after the second coat you probably won't even notice it anymore

 

I'd use base coat followed with a clear coat. On white you'll never see it. http://www.paintscratch.com/

I used their paints on a silver car i used to own and it matched perfectly -- base coat silver followed by clear coat.

I did learn a trick on getting a good blend line on the base coat. Use 1" blue or green masking tape but fold over one edge about 1/4". place the folded edge along the section you want to have a mild blend then tape your paper over that. The lip of the folded tape will leave a fade line for the base coat instead of a harsh line like straight tape would.

Depends on how much time and effort you want to expend to paint a bumper that will get scratched again.

 

I have tried ordering from my dealer and they said it would take 5 weeks to come in. Yeah, ok. Instead I went with automotivetouchup for 1/3 the price and I'm pretty happy with it.

 

Dupli-Ccolor has the same product/applicator for less @ Auto Zone. Matched my PX perfectly.

 

While parking my Bullit in the garage, I inadvertenly pushed the bumper against a cinder block wall.

I have damaged the nose and it looks like the clearcoat and paint are cracked (about 1" long). The damaged area feels rough to the touch.

While you cannot notice the damage from a distance, I would appreciate any advice on repairs.

 

You could try to buff it, but because it's on the edge and on the bumper I would only use something by hand.

But I doubt you'll make it much better.... i.e. it won't be perfect unless you pay for a re-paint.