Best touch up method?

[jennifertowery]

Today I dropped my keys while getting something out of the trunk. The keys hit the plastic bumper (it's painted glossy white). There is a small circular dent/scratch now, probably a little larger than a ball point pen tip. Because the car is white the spot looks grey now. What is the best way to touch this up or should I visit a professional? Thank you!!

Jen

[STRIFE]

Re: Best touch up method?

Hmm, if the paint is chipped off, then he best solution would be touch up paint available at the dealership, if the "grey" mark is a result of the key hitting the bumper, may be able to buff off.
Got pics? If it's the size of a ball point pen tip....must be really really small?....

[slows10]

Re: Best touch up method?

A pic would help. But if you are seeing a bit of gray surrounded by white a paint you may have chipped into the primer. Can you catch a fingernail on it? If you need to get touchup paint you can go to your dealer or a local auto parts store for a small bottle of touchup paint. They come in a ball point pen type applicator on one end and a small brush on the other. May be perfect if in fact you have a small chip.

[POPPAJ]

Re: Best touch up method?

Use the Dr Colorchip repair system. A lot easier to use and great results.

[tguil]

Re: Best touch up method?

More than you really need to know. But is the best information available.

http://guidetodetailing.com/how-to-repair-paint-chips-deep-scratches/

If your "nick" is as small as you say...Clean the area with alcohol and apply a very small dab of paint with a paper match which you have cut to a sharp point or apply with a very fine artist's brush. Maybe it will take a couple of "coats". Carefully sand level and then polish. But in most cases when I have a nick this small, I simply apply the small dab of paint and forget about it. Oh, I'm darn fussy too.

Tom