What to do if a small amount of paint is chipped off the car door?

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McMia
07/29/25 5:26pm
If the car paint is chipped off, it needs to be touched up. The repair steps are as follows: 1. Wipe the repair area clean with a towel, wrap sandpaper around a sponge holder, and use water to smooth out the raised areas; 2. Fill the dented area with putty, wait for the putty to dry (about two hours), then use sandpaper with water to sand the filled area; 3. Use masking tape to cover areas that should not be painted with newspaper or tape, prepare for painting, and test the color by attaching the paint pen to the spray can; 4. If the paint pen solution is too thick or the color is too dark, use a straw to add thinner to the touch-up pen, and pay attention to the color transition of the repaired area when spraying; 5. Prepare clear coat, remove the paint pen and straw, replace with a new straw, and install the clear coat on the spray can; 6. Spray the clear coat on the repaired area, wait for 1 to 2 minutes, then remove the newspaper or tape, and the repair is complete.
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