There are two main types of scratches that occur in metallic paint. The first type of scratch is light brushed scratches. These types of scratches are light and whitish looking and only need clear to camouflage (Conditions Apply). The other type of scratch is deep & discoloured where either metal or plastic surface is visible and will require primers, this type of scratch does not need clear at this point of the repair so go straight to colour.
Stage 1: Your vehicle is painted in layers from the factory so when your paint is scratched there are different levels of damage that occur in a single impact. Stage 1) light scratches where only the clear is damaged and needs the first 3 steps of this metallic repair manual to either completely remove the scratch or camouflage it so it is barely noticeable.
Stage 2. Where colour & clear layers are completely removed the appropriate paint layers need to be applied in the same way the factory formula is sprayed. So Basically fix the light scratches first using Stage 1 & then using Stage 1 & Stage 2 together to repair, remove & camouflage heavier paint chips, scratches & blemishes.
Follow the steps below in order.
1) CLEAR
Definition: Clear Gloss is used over metallic paints on cars when manufactured, the shine that is seen in a metallic-painted car is in fact not the colour it is a clear gloss. This clear gloss is used to ideally protect the metallic paint colour as well as give the paint an appealing good look. Unfortunately when a scratch happens in metallic paint the clear is the first scratched paint layer, so for light scratches, the clear must be repaired first.
Procedure: Remove the cap and discharge the initial amount to the rubbish by pressing the pen down in an upright position and squeezing the pen body slightly. Apply 1 coat directly over the damaged area where light whitish scratches appear in the clear. Allow drying for 5 minutes in good weather in between coats. Do not apply clear to good paint.
Clear Gloss Tips & Tricks: Clear gloss using the pen applicator can be applied to metallic painted surfaces where the clear has started to peel off in spots. By sealing the peeling paint with clear you will possibly be able to slow/stop the peeling effect. Trick: As soon as a sign of peeling clear appears to seal it with the pen touch-up clear to stop the peeling form from travelling.
Where the paint has been completely removed use Stage 1 and Stage 2 together excluding the clear gloss in Stage 1.
Definition: Metallic paint colour pen is used to cover deep discoloured scratches, chips and paint defects caused by the impact of an object where colour coats are completely removed and/or left paint transfer that is impervious to solvent & is too thick to remove using cream cutting agents.
Procedure: Remove the cap and discharge the initial amount to the rubbish by pressing the pen down in an upright position and squeezing the pen body slightly. Apply 1 to 2 coats to the damaged area where the colour has been completely removed. Allow drying for 5 minutes in good weather in between coats.
Paint Color Tips & Tricks: Always know your paint layers and make sure you are not touching up clear scratches with colour or the scratch will look just as bad as the original scratch. You can usually tell which layer the scratch is in when using the Solvent or Clean-up solution. As the solvent is applied it will give the area a wet look. While it is wet if the scratch disappears that usually means that your paint scratch is confined to the topcoat layer of the paint and Clear Gloss should be used.
Definition: Clear gloss pen is used to shine, seal & protect metallic paint colour.
Procedure: Remove the cap and discharge the initial amount to the rubbish by pressing the pen down in an upright position and squeezing the pen body slightly. Apply 1 to 2 coats directly over the damaged area where the colour has been applied. Allow drying for 5 minutes in good weather in between coats. Do not apply clear to good paint.
