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Small paint repairs
Athame57:
Thanks to bars being set a bit too low the switch gear came into contact with the tank making a hole in the paintwork about the size of a match head, also strip of paint that came away when I took off some masking tape that was supposed to protect the tank when I refitted it. ::) the effect I reduced by using a fine paint brush to apply some paint first sprayed into a cup, but it isn't very good. Is this the sort of thing a professional can deal with without doing the whole tank again, any tricks among you to share?
Orcade-Ian:
I never use a paint brush on tiny marks - I never seem to find one fine enough. I use a piece of copper wire (stripped from 1mm twin&earth) Depending on the size of the fault, I might use the wire with a clean cut end or for something larger, a chisel shaped end after squeezing with side-cutters.
Like you, I spray into an aerosol can lid and leave for while for some of the accelerant to disappear. I then 'dot' the paint into the defect using the wire dipped into the paint. This might have to be done over several applications until the defect is filled. I aim to get a slightly 'proud' surface and when completely dry the excess can be removed with a new body shop type backed razor blade held nearly parallel to the surface. A quick rub with Farecla compound and then polish - they take some seeing by anyone other than you.
Ian
Athame57:
--- Quote from: Orcade-Ian on June 01, 2026, 09:26:09 AM ---
Like you, I spray into an aerosol can lid and leave for while for some of the accelerant to disappear. Ian
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Thanks Ian, I'll see if that helps, I didn't do any waiting.
Orcade-Ian:
Yes, the waiting bit is very important with aerosol paint - it's far too thin to do the job straight after spraying into the cup. Sometimes takes a few hours to thicken up to a point where it's useable. Body shop paint straight from a tin is usually ok to use 'as is'. Hope you get a good result - like many of our jobs, patience is key. Try to do what sign-writers do too - have something to rest your hand on while applying the paint, rather than aiming in mid-air.
Ian
Bryanj:
Depends on the colour, if its a candy you are stuffed, if its plain get an exact match and nearly fill the hole, when dry finish with laquer then use 3000 grade paper with soapy water
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