Respraying scuffs and scratches?

1. user_40189 Established Member Joined: Dec 2009 Hampshire Posts: 2152 Furi0

   #1 6th August 2010, 19:13

   im repraying my grill to colour match the car, what would i have to do to spray over some scuffs and scratches on the body? not sure if i have to sand it a lil or not?
2. Lewis Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2009 Middlesbrough/Coventry Posts: 3808 Megane 225

   #2 6th August 2010, 21:59

   Wet sand them back with very fine grit paper and polish back up to a shine. As for the grille just your usual primer, paint and lacqure jobbie
3. AdamDougal Established Member Joined: Jun 2010 Middlesbrough Posts: 1673 2002 Quicksilver

   #3 6th August 2010, 22:54

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Lewis Wet sand them back with very fine grit paper and polish back up to a shine. As for the grille just your usual primer, paint and lacqure jobbie

   +1 be carefull when sanding though
4. Gareth_R Established Member Joined: Mar 2010 Basildon, Essex Posts: 1042 Citroen AX VTS

   #4 6th August 2010, 22:57

   very fine grit paper, with lots of water to stop it clogging, should see you alright
5. Lewis Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2009 Middlesbrough/Coventry Posts: 3808 Megane 225

   #5 6th August 2010, 23:00

   You can get scratch repair kits with dedicated 3000 grit sandpaper and cutting compiund made for this job. They will sell it in halfrauds