How to Smooth Out After Applying Touch-Up Paint Pen?

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GavinAnn
07/30/25 7:15am
Methods for smoothing out after applying a touch-up paint pen are as follows: 1. Smoothing with wet sandpaper. You can use 2000-grit wet sandpaper for sanding. After the touch-up paint has dried, soak the wet sandpaper in soapy water for 20-30 minutes to make it softer, then sand the uneven paint surface until the thickness of the touch-up matches that of the original factory paint. 2. Smoothing with toothpaste. Toothpaste can serve as a mild abrasive. First, squeeze toothpaste onto a soft, clean towel or sponge, then gently rub the uneven areas until the touch-up paint thickness is level with the original factory paint. 3. For better results, you can also use polishing compound for finishing.
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