> These areas are about 1 inch high and 6 inches long.
Sumner, one other thing. If the scratch itself is very wide you can use the
method I described before but use a SANDABLE scratch filling automotive
spray primer. to build up the area as follows
1) mask around the scratch as close to the edge of it as possible.
2) Spray successive coats of sandable primer (it's usually grey) until it's
just below the level of the old paint.
3) Spray a couple coats of Black automotive touch up paint onto the area.
4) Remove the mask. You may have a raised line on the edge of the scratch.
Wet sand with the 600 grit until it's gone.
5) Spray a couple more coats of Black onto the area with NO MASK. Kind of
allow the paint to trail off or feather into the old paint.
6) If it has 'orange peel' which is a bumpy look that is why home spray can
jobs usually don't look good, wet sand lightly again with the 600 grit til
it's nice and smooth
7) Buff it with the heavy cutting compound til it's well blended and finish.
Be sure to use sandable primer and duplicolor or similar touch up paint.
Laquer paint is easy to sand and buff to a high shine.
~Mike
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