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John

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(Msg. 1) Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2008 4:15 pm Post subject: Small Scratch Add to elertz Archived from groups: alt>autos>hyundai (more info?)

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 black. >> Stay informed about: Small Scratch

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2008 4:15 pm Post subject: Re: Small Scratch Add to elertz [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

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. -- Message posted using http://www.talkaboutautos.com/group/alt.autos.hyundai/ More information at http://www.talkaboutautos.com/faq.html >> Stay informed about: Small Scratch

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(Msg. 3) Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2008 4:15 pm Post subject: Re: Small Scratch Add to elertz [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

On Tue, 05 Feb 2008 11:22:37 -0600, "hyundaitech" <notpublic DeleteThis @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 Post subject: Re: Small Scratch Add to elertz [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

"hyundaitech" <notpublic.RemoveThis@not.public.com> wrote in message news:c502630287c5ac3a64d8d90936f1ab15@localhost.talkaboutautos.com... > 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. > 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. -- -Mike- mmarlowREMOVE.RemoveThis@alltel.net >> Stay informed about: Small Scratch

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(Msg. 5) Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2008 6:00 pm Post subject: Re: Small Scratch Add to elertz [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

On Tue, 5 Feb 2008 18:00:04 -0500, "Mike Marlow" <mmarlowREMOVE.RemoveThis@alltel.net> wrote: > >"hyundaitech" <notpublic.RemoveThis@not.public.com> wrote in message >news:c502630287c5ac3a64d8d90936f1ab15@localhost.talkaboutautos.com... >> 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. >> > >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 finished. >> Stay informed about: Small Scratch

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(Msg. 6) Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2008 7:44 pm Post subject: Re: Small Scratch Add to elertz [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

It definitely won't look perfect, but if you do a neat job, it'll look better than what's there presently. -- Message posted using http://www.talkaboutautos.com/group/alt.autos.hyundai/ More information at http://www.talkaboutautos.com/faq.html >> Stay informed about: Small Scratch

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(Msg. 7) Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2008 10:24 pm Post subject: Re: Small Scratch Add to elertz [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

"John" <John_nospam.DeleteThis@nnnnnnnnn.nowhere> wrote in message news:usihq3d1go74chd7idnmhlrmpei6ricf96@4ax.com... > On Tue, 05 Feb 2008 11:22:37 -0600, "hyundaitech" > <notpublic.DeleteThis@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. 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 10:24 pm Post subject: Re: Small Scratch Add to elertz [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

"Edwin Pawlowski" <esp RemoveThis @snet.net> wrote in message news:9m5qj.4207$0w.2321@newssvr27.news.prodigy.net... > > "John" <John_nospam RemoveThis @nnnnnnnnn.nowhere> wrote in message > news:usihq3d1go74chd7idnmhlrmpei6ricf96@4ax.com... >> 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. > > 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. > Agreed. -- -Mike- mmarlowREMOVE RemoveThis @alltel.net >> Stay informed about: Small Scratch

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(Msg. 9) Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 2:54 am Post subject: Re: Small Scratch Add to elertz [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Where does one find touchup paint and the kits? My Elantra has a few bumper scratches, too. "hyundaitech" <notpublic.RemoveThis@not.public.com> wrote in message news:7cce42fa15d6170aab52f16f036c5eb7@localhost.talkaboutautos.com... > It definitely won't look perfect, but if you do a neat job, it'll look > better than what's there presently. > > -- > Message posted using > http://www.talkaboutautos.com/group/alt.autos.hyundai/ > More information at http://www.talkaboutautos.com/faq.html > >> Stay informed about: Small Scratch

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(Msg. 10) Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 2:54 am Post subject: Re: Small Scratch Add to elertz [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

"Fantine" <fantine RemoveThis @att.net> wrote in message news:mj9qj.200993$MJ6.22577@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net... > Where does one find touchup paint and the kits? My Elantra has a few > bumper scratches, too. > 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. -- -Mike- mmarlowREMOVE RemoveThis @alltel.net >> Stay informed about: Small Scratch

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(Msg. 11) Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 3:43 am Post subject: Re: Small Scratch Add to elertz [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Thanks for the suggestion. I think even an arthritic klutz like me can handle a little touchup job. I hope. "Mike Marlow" <mmarlowREMOVE.DeleteThis@alltel.net> wrote in message news:1ffa$47a92c3b$a22700f5$5516@ALLTEL.NET... > > "Fantine" <fantine.DeleteThis@att.net> wrote in message > news:mj9qj.200993$MJ6.22577@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net... >> Where does one find touchup paint and the kits? My Elantra has a few >> bumper scratches, too. >> > > 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. > > -- > > -Mike- > mmarlowREMOVE.DeleteThis@alltel.net > >> Stay informed about: Small Scratch

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(Msg. 12) Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 5:46 am Post subject: Re: Small Scratch Add to elertz [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

"Fantine" <fantine.DeleteThis@att.net> wrote in message news:81aqj.201091$MJ6.158334@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net... > Thanks for the suggestion. I think even an arthritic klutz like me can > handle a little touchup job. I hope. > 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. -- -Mike- mmarlowREMOVE.DeleteThis@alltel.net >> Stay informed about: Small Scratch

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(Msg. 13) Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 8:04 am Post subject: Re: Small Scratch Add to elertz [Login to view extended thread Info.] Imported from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

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(Msg. 14) Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 11:13 am Post subject: Re: Small Scratch Add to elertz [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

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. -- Message posted using http://www.talkaboutautos.com/group/alt.autos.hyundai/ More information at http://www.talkaboutautos.com/faq.html >> Stay informed about: Small Scratch

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(Msg. 15) Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 12:28 pm Post subject: Re: Small Scratch Add to elertz [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

On Wed, 06 Feb 2008 11:13:48 -0600, "hyundaitech" <notpublic RemoveThis @not.public.com> wrote: >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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