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#64293 Dec 3, 5:06pm
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hey i just bought the trd rear valence from a member here and it is in great shape other than a little bit of chipping paint...is it possible to use touch up paint from the dealership and just paint in where it has stripped away or do you guys have a better idea? thumbsup

celica2nv #64294 Dec 3, 5:14pm
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Beter idea it's repaint... or use the touch up paint...

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celica2nv #64295 Dec 3, 5:19pm
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it depends on the size of the scratches.

I fixed a front 1/4 panel on a carbon blue GT that was scratched by a snow shovel last year using the Maguiers three step paint products (Cleaner, LOTS of polish and caranuba wax) and some thinned touch up paint (VERY small amounts of thinner)

I put the thinned paint into the sratch and then wiped away the excess and it looks as though nothing happened!

If you thin the paint, use a VERY small amount of paint because you don't want it to run. Apply the paint with a brush (don't contaiminant the original bottle with paint) and wipe it off after a few seconds.

Very easy!

If the scratches are real deep, you might want to get it done by a professional


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celica2nv #64296 Dec 3, 5:22pm
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touch up paint

celica2nv #64297 Dec 3, 5:34pm
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touch up will do it...

but if you want it totally normal looking - get that small part repainted.


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celly01 #64298 Dec 3, 9:22pm
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Originally Posted by celly01
touch up paint
yup what he said


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