Anybody ever tried this stuff ???
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actually a very old technique....
1. You must use lacquer paint (ie store bought touch-up paint)
2. after filling (with several applications) the nick/scratch, let dry for at least 24 hours (paint shrinks)
3. using a plastic stright edge (like a bondo spreader) wrap a cloth over the straightedge, dampened with lacquer thinner and using very light strokes, gently wipe the surface of the touchup paint- this is almost a chemical wet sanding process- the lacquer thinner softens and removes the extra paint eventually leaving a filled surface.
You basically have to do this with a lot of patience and when the level of fill is correct, then apply the clear (the same way)
1. You must use lacquer paint (ie store bought touch-up paint)
2. after filling (with several applications) the nick/scratch, let dry for at least 24 hours (paint shrinks)
3. using a plastic stright edge (like a bondo spreader) wrap a cloth over the straightedge, dampened with lacquer thinner and using very light strokes, gently wipe the surface of the touchup paint- this is almost a chemical wet sanding process- the lacquer thinner softens and removes the extra paint eventually leaving a filled surface.
You basically have to do this with a lot of patience and when the level of fill is correct, then apply the clear (the same way)
