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on May 19, 2011 at 8:55 PM
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The OEM Paint Touch-up package is designed to repair scratches that have broken through the clear coat and have either exposed the base coat, or have gone even farther and exposed the aluminum body or plastic in bumpers, rocker panels...etc. I will now walk you though my process that will repair these imperfections with OEM quality. What sets this package apart from others is that it delivers factory results without the pain or cost of a body shop.
- First I will examine the imperfection and assess what needs to be repainted and what I will need to tape off and cover during the process.
- Next I will degrease the infected area to expose the raw clear coat and leave a uncontaminated surface for me to work with.
- Next I will sand the clear coat off of the area that I will be working on. This ensures that the paint will not blotch or bubble when applied.
- I will then use a much heavier sand paper to smooth the scratch out as well as any other imperfections that may have formed around the damaged area.
- Finally I will use a lighter sand paper to deliver a silky smooth feel to the area. This will again help the paint to bond as well as eliminate and depth issues while painting.
- After the sanding has been completed, I will tape off any adjacent panels. I will also use a painting mask to cover all surrounding areas to make sure there is no unwanted paint transfer.
- After the vehicle has been sanded and prepped, I will use an adhesion promoter to strengthen the bonding ability of the area. This will be sprayed on in a 3 phase process to ensure maximum strength.
- After the adhesion promoter has set in, I will apply a primer. This primer will help to mask the exposed aluminum or plastic. It will also help the paint to adhere properly without blotching or becoming thick. It will be applied in a 3-4 phase process. All very light coats to match factory depth.
- Once the primer has set in, I will begin to apply the base coat. This too will be applied in a 3-4 phase process, again in very thin steps. It is here where the original scratch will be completely covered and the factory depth and color will be revealed. Again, I use OEM paint, meaning it is the same exact chemical composite that the manufacturer originally used on the vehicle.
- Finally, I will apply the clear coat. It will be applied in a 4-5 phase process and will lock in the factory shine and protect the new paint for any of the harsh elements of the seasons.
- After the clear coat has set, I will use a two-phase paint sealant application to ensure maximum strength for the new paint.
- Finally, I will top off the new work with a hand-applied paste wax application. This will add just a little more protection to the area, and add depth to assist in the matching of the rest of the vehicle


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