Question on touch-up painting

[Zachp911]

I know this should be posted in the "Car Detailing" part of the forum, but nobody ever answers back in there.

So heres the thing... the scratch on my car is down to bare plastic. Do I need to put a few coats of Primer on the scratch before applying the touch-up paint? And after I apply touch-up paint, I need to compound it out, correct?

One more thing, what kind of paint does the Prelude use? Acrylic or Anamel? I have a Premium White Prelude, (Paint Code --> NH624P). I'm open to any tips and suggestions.

[CamaroSSBoy346]

Sand the area, using 360 grit, wet sanding.. then work your self up to 1000 grit paper. Apply several light coats of LAQUER Dupli Color Filler Primer, then apply several coats of the touch up paint. After that apply several coats of laquer clear coat. Use 1500 grit wet sanding, then apply 3M Rubbing Compound, and apply wax (I prefer Mothers..)

I think the paint most car companies use is enamel, could be wrong though.

[Zachp911]

Thanks for the help. I read somewhere though that you shouldnt wax the car for 2-3 weeks after touching-up a scratch??

[Cyprus106]

I read somewhere that the U.S. military are flying planes across the sky in criss-cross formations high in the atmosphere, spraying deadly chemicals and gasses that block out the sun into major ciities and densely populated areas. Of course, every meteorologist and weatherman in the country is secretly in this evil plot.

[Zachp911]

Originally Posted by Cyprus106

I read somewhere that the U.S. military are flying planes across the sky in criss-cross formations high in the atmosphere, spraying deadly chemicals and gasses that block out the sun into major ciities and densely populated areas. Of course, every meteorologist and weatherman in the country is secretly in this evil plot.

[IIwhitexb0iII]

Originally Posted by ludespeed501

you cannot necessarily believe everything you read is all he was trying to say.

[Cyprus106]

rofl!

[Jonno]

Originally Posted by CamaroSSBoy346

I think the paint most car companies use is enamel, could be wrong though.

You think? I am pretty sure they use Acrylic, cheaper, easier to paint without the harmful gasses. Doesn't last as long though. A very simple way to find out what paint your car is painted in, is to wait for a fairly hot day, then find somewhere on your paintjob where no one will see too easily (like in the door sill or something) and press your fingernail against the paint. Acrylic will soften up and let your fingernail dig in.