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View our comprehensive “How To” videos that show you how to complete your repairs. Each video includes step-by-step instructions to help you skip the auto body repair shop and conveniently execute the needed repairs yourself. For slightly more extensive guidance, visit our Directions page. We recommend to read the directions before viewing the videos to fully understand the repair process.

  1. How to Spray 2K Automotive Clear Coat

    How to Spray 2K Automotive Clear Coat
    In this article you will learn how to apply 2K automotive clear coat with a spray gun. What you need: Respirator Mixing Cups and Stir Sticks Clear Coat, Clear Coat Activator, and Reducer Paint Thinner Tack Cloth (optional) Time required: 1 Hour. Step 1. Practice You are probably using our clear coat for the first time. You may be using...
  2. How to Touch Up Fine Paint Scratches

    How to Touch Up Fine Paint Scratches
    The hood of this Porsche Cayenne has many fine scratches. When we wet the panel, we can see that most of the scratches disappear and are therefore clearcoat scratches. The scratches that remain are paint scratches. Here's a technique for touching up these fine paint scratches without brush strokes. What you need: .5 oz factory-matched touch up paint 2 oz...
  3. Using Car Touch Up Paint: 9 Tips for Flawless Results

    Using Car Touch Up Paint:  9 Tips for Flawless Results
    Factory paint codes are located in different places depending on the Make and Model. Applying touch up paint to your car is a simple process. The key to doing an effective job is to make sure you pay attention to the finer details. You also want to make sure you don’t take on a job too much for you to...
  4. Acura Touch Up Paint: Tips for Great Results

    Acura Touch Up Paint:  Tips for Great Results
    The paint code is located on the driver's side door jamb. The Acura paintcode is just beneath the door latch. When using Acura touch up paint, one of the first steps that you want to take is to identify your Acura’s correct paint color code. Selecting the wrong code can be disastrous for your paint job. The good news is...
  5. How to Fix Your Car’s Paint Chips, Blob-Free

    How to Fix Your Car’s Paint Chips, Blob-Free
    What you need: .5 oz factory-matched touch up paint. Paper towel or soft cloth. Excess paint remover. Time required: 15 minutes. Step 1. Clean Area Glass cleaner or soapy water work well.   Step 2. Apply Paint 'Wet' a paper towel or cloth with paint and 'dab' all chips until covered. Step 3. Remove Excess Paint Apply a small amount...
  6. How to paint aluminum wheels

    How to paint aluminum wheels
    In this article we are going to show you how to repaint aluminum wheels. Anyone can do it, and it only takes about 45 minutes. What you need: Wheel cleaner 100 Grit sandpaper 220 Grit sandpaper Masking tape and paper Factory-matched paint in a spray can Automotive spray primer Automotive spray clear coat Time required: 45 minutes. Step 1. Clean...
  7. Fix your car's dented and creased leather

    Fix your car's dented and creased leather
    In this article we are going to show you how to repair dents and creases in your leather. Anyone can do it, and it only takes about 3 minutes. What you need: Heat Gun         Time Required About 3 Minutes Instructions  Run the heat gun on the highest setting. Hold it 3-4 inches away for about 3...
  8. Apply Car Touch Up Paint: 5 Tips to Get It Right

    Apply Car Touch Up Paint: 5 Tips to Get It Right
    When your car gets the inevitable scratch, and the question comes to mind:  Do it myself or pay someone to do it for me?  For minor damage like keying, chips or other light scratches, it can be a rewarding do-it-yourself job, if you follow these 5 steps: Step 1:  Get the exact paint for your car. Dab, don't "stroke" for...
  9. Buy Car Touch Up Paint: Fix Deep Scratches with ScratchWizard

    Buy Car Touch Up Paint:  Fix Deep Scratches with ScratchWizard
    A smarter approach to touch up paint: Fill the scratch before you paint the scratch. ScratchWizard uses scratch-filling putty to create a flat foundation for touch up paint. Ever notice how good touch up paint looks the moment you apply it, but after it dries you can see the scratch again? It's because paint shrinks 85% once cured.  Paint alone...
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