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Old Mar 4, 2010 | 09:04 PM
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deep gash?

Is there a way to fix a deep gash on ur paint job? Like could a kit do it? Or should I just stick with going to a pro?
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Old Mar 5, 2010 | 02:31 AM
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Mazda dealers sell touch up paint for $12ish. The applicator is horrible (nail paint brush) so recommend using a q-tip or something similar. Have patience while working and use multiple coats to build up the gash. I had something very similar (to the metal) happen and touched it up. Looks ok. Not to the caliber (or cost) of a pro job but you may have better luck with some patience (which I lacked).
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Old Mar 5, 2010 | 02:56 AM
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Originally Posted by ReyRey
Mazda dealers sell touch up paint for $12ish. The applicator is horrible (nail paint brush) so recommend using a q-tip or something similar. Have patience while working and use multiple coats to build up the gash. I had something very similar (to the metal) happen and touched it up. Looks ok. Not to the caliber (or cost) of a pro job but you may have better luck with some patience (which I lacked).
Tried the q-tip, too linty.
The toothpick is the way to go!
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Old Mar 5, 2010 | 10:44 AM
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The thread title is so dirty
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Old Mar 5, 2010 | 01:53 PM
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Thanks! Ill do that! It just showed up when I got off work last night. I was like wtf? But okay thanks ill be buying one of those! And yeah I see how it sounds dirty! Ha
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Old Mar 5, 2010 | 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Gitfiddle
The thread title is so dirty
Yeah.... No.
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Old Mar 5, 2010 | 02:32 PM
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giggity?
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Old Mar 5, 2010 | 04:08 PM
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even the corner of a folded piece of paper works pretty well to apply the paint.
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Old Mar 5, 2010 | 04:49 PM
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If its a deep gash you need to sand and blend the whole area.

Find a good body shop.
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Old Mar 13, 2010 | 03:20 AM
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Originally Posted by jenifer
Is there a way to fix a deep gash on ur paint job? Like could a kit do it? Or should I just stick with going to a pro?
I was curious did you have any luck with this?
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