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(Msg. 1) Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2008 11:55 am
Post subject: Small Scratch
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Hello,
I have a small scratch on my brand new '08 Hyundai.
The scratch is on the side of the drivers side door. I opened it a
little to far and bumped something.
Do you think that I should buy touch up paint to seal it to prevent
rust?
The scratch took the paint off and I can see silver and my car is
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2008 11:55 am
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2008 12:49 pm
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On Tue, 05 Feb 2008 11:22:37 -0600, "hyundaitech"
<notpublic.RemoveThis@not.public.com> wrote:
>If what you see underneath is the primer, then there's no issue beyond the
>cosmetics. If you see bare metal, then it's important to apply some sort
>of paint ASAP.
How can I tell if it's the primer or the metal?
Sorry but I'm new to car paint etc. >> Stay informed about: Small Scratch |
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2008 6:00 pm
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"hyundaitech" <notpublic.RemoveThis@not.public.com> wrote in message
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> If what you see underneath is the primer, then there's no issue beyond the
> cosmetics. If you see bare metal, then it's important to apply some sort
> of paint ASAP.
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I'd touch it up. The clear coat relies upon the integrity of the coating
and chipped edges are invitations for moisture intrusion, etc. As well,
primers will absorb moisture when exposed. Epoxy primer won't but I doubt
they use epoxy primer on the car. A careful brush touch and all will be
well.
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2008 6:00 pm
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On Tue, 5 Feb 2008 18:00:04 -0500, "Mike Marlow"
<mmarlowREMOVE DeleteThis @alltel.net> wrote:
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>"hyundaitech" <notpublic DeleteThis @not.public.com> wrote in message
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>> If what you see underneath is the primer, then there's no issue beyond the
>> cosmetics. If you see bare metal, then it's important to apply some sort
>> of paint ASAP.
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>I'd touch it up. The clear coat relies upon the integrity of the coating
>and chipped edges are invitations for moisture intrusion, etc. As well,
>primers will absorb moisture when exposed. Epoxy primer won't but I doubt
>they use epoxy primer on the car. A careful brush touch and all will be
>well.
Ok thanks to everyone for the advise.
Even though it's new, I guess that I will take a chance and touch it
up. I just don't like the fact that it might not look right when I'm
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2008 7:44 pm
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2008 8:55 pm
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"John" <John_nospam.RemoveThis@nnnnnnnnn.nowhere> wrote in message
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> On Tue, 05 Feb 2008 11:22:37 -0600, "hyundaitech"
> <notpublic.RemoveThis@not.public.com> wrote:
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>>If what you see underneath is the primer, then there's no issue beyond the
>>cosmetics. If you see bare metal, then it's important to apply some sort
>>of paint ASAP.
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> How can I tell if it's the primer or the metal?
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> Sorry but I'm new to car paint etc.
Take a very close look with a magnifying glass if need be. Bare metal is
shiny, primer usually has more of a gray color to it. I'd protect it
anyway. >> Stay informed about: Small Scratch |
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2008 8:55 pm
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"Edwin Pawlowski" <esp DeleteThis @snet.net> wrote in message
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> "John" <John_nospam DeleteThis @nnnnnnnnn.nowhere> wrote in message
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>> On Tue, 05 Feb 2008 11:22:37 -0600, "hyundaitech"
>> <notpublic DeleteThis @not.public.com> wrote:
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>>>If what you see underneath is the primer, then there's no issue beyond
>>>the
>>>cosmetics. If you see bare metal, then it's important to apply some sort
>>>of paint ASAP.
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>> How can I tell if it's the primer or the metal?
>>
>> Sorry but I'm new to car paint etc.
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> Take a very close look with a magnifying glass if need be. Bare metal is
> shiny, primer usually has more of a gray color to it. I'd protect it
> anyway.
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Agreed.
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2008 11:55 pm
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(Msg. 10) Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2008 11:55 pm
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"Fantine" <fantine.RemoveThis@att.net> wrote in message
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> Where does one find touchup paint and the kits? My Elantra has a few
> bumper scratches, too.
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Dealers generally have color matched touch up enamel. Aftermarket stores do
as well, but I don't know if they will have Hyundai colors. It would be
worth checking with Advance Auto, Pep Boys, etc.
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(Msg. 11) Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2008 11:55 pm
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Thanks for the suggestion. I think even an arthritic klutz like me can
handle a little touchup job. I hope.
"Mike Marlow" <mmarlowREMOVE RemoveThis @alltel.net> wrote in message
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> "Fantine" <fantine RemoveThis @att.net> wrote in message
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>> Where does one find touchup paint and the kits? My Elantra has a few
>> bumper scratches, too.
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> Dealers generally have color matched touch up enamel. Aftermarket stores
> do as well, but I don't know if they will have Hyundai colors. It would
> be worth checking with Advance Auto, Pep Boys, etc.
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> -Mike-
> mmarlowREMOVE RemoveThis @alltel.net
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(Msg. 12) Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 5:46 am
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"Fantine" <fantine.RemoveThis@att.net> wrote in message
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> Thanks for the suggestion. I think even an arthritic klutz like me can
> handle a little touchup job. I hope.
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You can. Just take your time and don't try to do it all in one dab. Use
only a little bit on the end of the brush and dab it on gently. You'll find
that if you don't blob a full brush on that it's not too hard to get a
decent blend. Just don't try to blend it out into the surrounding paint, in
order to make it disappear. It won't. Dabbing just small amounts on in
order to fill the affected area to the point where they fairly well match
the surrounding area will give you the best results.
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(Msg. 13) Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 8:04 am
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(Msg. 14) Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 11:13 am
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(Msg. 15) Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 12:28 pm
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On Wed, 06 Feb 2008 11:13:48 -0600, "hyundaitech"
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>The new Hyundai paints are in the form of a pen, rather than a bottle with
>brush. I haven't attempted to use one yet. It appears to have colored
>paint on one end and clearcoat on the other.
So do you put the color on and let it dry for a day and then the clear
coat on top of the color? >> Stay informed about: Small Scratch |
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