dtcars
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Dear all, unfortunately, I found out that my newly collected E87 got scratched by a Shell pump operator just now. The scratch is about 4cm long and quite obvious (white strip near the gasoline cap)...I only noticed it after i returned home..called the petrol station and they are checking the CCTVs and will get back to me tomorrow... if it is really their fault, what should i ask for compensation?
anyways....
I heard there is touch up paint which we can use to remove the scratch? I did a search on google and find the followings. According to the below, where I can find the items? many thanks for ur kind help!!
1600-grit sandpaper (ultra-fine grain)
Toothpick or thin artist's brush
BMW touch up paint (maybe PML has?about $15?)
BMW clear coat (what is this? Does PML sell?)
Step 1
Clean the chipped area free of any debris. Use moistened sandpaper on the edges of the chipped area just enough to make it smooth without adding scratches. Clean and dry the area again after sanding.
Step 2
Apply the touch up paint with a toothpick with the tip broken off or a small, very thin, soft artist's brush. Avoid using the brush that is provided with the paint kit. Allow a tiny amount of paint to smoothly adhere to the toothpick or the brush. If too much paint coats the toothpick or brush, gently clean it off and try again. Apply the paint by tapping it lightly in the center of the chip and letting it "run" to the edges, filling in the chip. It is important that you do not try to actually brush or stroke the paint onto the chip. Less is more, because many layers of paint will be needed to create an invisible repair.
Step 3
Allow the paint to dry according to the label's instructions.
Step 4
Repeat Steps 1 to 5 eight to 10 times for an optimal result.
Step 5
Use ultra-fine,1600-grit sandpaper to gently smooth over the entire repaired surface where the chip used to be. Wet the sandpaper and sand as lightly as possible until the surface of the repair is completely flat and smooth. Finish by adding a layer of the clear coat from the kit, allowing the top coat to dry thoroughly, and applying car wax (if desired).
anyways....
I heard there is touch up paint which we can use to remove the scratch? I did a search on google and find the followings. According to the below, where I can find the items? many thanks for ur kind help!!
1600-grit sandpaper (ultra-fine grain)
Toothpick or thin artist's brush
BMW touch up paint (maybe PML has?about $15?)
BMW clear coat (what is this? Does PML sell?)
Step 1
Clean the chipped area free of any debris. Use moistened sandpaper on the edges of the chipped area just enough to make it smooth without adding scratches. Clean and dry the area again after sanding.
Step 2
Apply the touch up paint with a toothpick with the tip broken off or a small, very thin, soft artist's brush. Avoid using the brush that is provided with the paint kit. Allow a tiny amount of paint to smoothly adhere to the toothpick or the brush. If too much paint coats the toothpick or brush, gently clean it off and try again. Apply the paint by tapping it lightly in the center of the chip and letting it "run" to the edges, filling in the chip. It is important that you do not try to actually brush or stroke the paint onto the chip. Less is more, because many layers of paint will be needed to create an invisible repair.
Step 3
Allow the paint to dry according to the label's instructions.
Step 4
Repeat Steps 1 to 5 eight to 10 times for an optimal result.
Step 5
Use ultra-fine,1600-grit sandpaper to gently smooth over the entire repaired surface where the chip used to be. Wet the sandpaper and sand as lightly as possible until the surface of the repair is completely flat and smooth. Finish by adding a layer of the clear coat from the kit, allowing the top coat to dry thoroughly, and applying car wax (if desired).
