Understanding Paint Correction-The Nitty-Gritty

[RoachDad]

Junkman, Not sure if you are still monitoring this but if you are, what is your opinion of the touchless car washes that spray your car?

I am trying to devise a strategy. I was thinking that I woudl run it through the touchless once a week or whenever it is slightly dirty and get it detailed on a regular basis.

But I don't know what is best.

[Junkman2008]

I am always monitoring my threads, old and new.

The answer to your question lies in this thread. It's not that touchless car washes are bad, it's what happens AFTER the touchless wash that will make or break your paint job.

[YOUNGnRECKLESS]

cant compliment you enough junkman for your incredible work!

ill be collecting my supplies soon to start a long, slow detailing process on my car. my swirls are awful. ive watched all your vids and know how to conquer swirls...but where can i find some info on removing deep scratches? or at least making them less noticeable and avoiding rust in the long long long run?

THANKS! hats off to you

[Junkman2008]

Thanks man. If the scratch is rusting, then it is through the clear coat, paint and into the primer or worst yet, the metal. That will require professional intervention. You could fix it yourself but it takes a lot of practice and the kit is expensive as hell. Here's a video that explains it.

[v8]

Subscribed, this thread has some good information

[YOUNGnRECKLESS]

Originally Posted by Junkman2008

Thanks man. If the scratch is rusting, then it is through the clear coat, paint and into the primer or worst yet, the metal. That will require professional intervention. You could fix it yourself but it takes a lot of practice and the kit is expensive as hell. Here's a video that explains it.

ooo that doesnt look like a garage job for me haha. my camaro has 3 little scratches that are showing some gray, primer i believe.

maybe ill just test out my scratch removing abilities on my crappy little honda that someone already showed no love to. poor thing is riddled with scars

[Junkman2008]

Yea, learn on something you don't care about, NOT the Camaro!

[deltakilo]

you sir are a God.

I wish to learn from someone as wise as you and pass it on to my children, because this is amazing!

[Junkman2008]

Originally Posted by deltakilo

you sir are a God.

I wish to learn from someone as wise as you and pass it on to my children, because this is amazing!

No Deltakilo, I'm just a guy sharing some advice that your grandma would have passed on to you if she were into cars. Nothing but common sense.

[MIKnam67]

Thanks Junkman for your dedication. You can tell you're a Jarhead

From a Squid

[Junkman2008]

Thanks for your setvice swabbie. Mad respect.

[deltakilo]

Hey! Seeing the miracle you performed on some of the cars you've worked on... think you could give me some advice?

The attached pic is my girlfriend's Aveo that her mom backed into, surprisingly strong bugger! but she got some mean scratches, how should I go about it? the spots where it looks like the clearcoat was sheared off is probably the most important

I would really appreciate it, because my girlfriend would really appreciate it

[Junkman2008]

Here's the deal. The only way to fix missing paint is to add more paint. There is no other way around it, and what you're staring at is missing paint. I can't tell how deep those gouges are by looking at the picture but if your fingernail can catch in the scratch, it's time for a professional. There is nothing that you can do about that much damage other than repainting the bumper. Sorry.

[Brutal SS]

"Dammit Jim, I'm a doctor, not a miracleworker!" --Bones