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Paint damage is almost invariably an outcome of car accidents and other forms of auto collisions. Although it does not affect the performance of your car, it shouldn't be ignored.

A damaged paint job can ruin the appearance of the car's exterior and make the underlying metal more susceptible to rust damage. If you fail to make the necessary repairs, the rust can spread quickly to unaffected metal parts, significantly decreasing the vehicle's resale value.

Luckily, various methods are available for fixing paint damage. Read along to acquaint yourself with some common auto paint repair techniques available today.

Car Paint Touch-Up

This is a quick and easy way to mask minor damage to your car's paint job. To effectively apply touch-up paint to your car, follow these steps:

1. Wash and dry the surface of your car 
2. Identify and assess the damage 
3. Sand the damaged area to remove any peeling or flaking paint
4. Apply a primer to ensure proper paint adhesion
5. Apply color-matching touch-up paint to give your car a uniform look
6. Finish with clear-coat paint for added protection and to provide a glossy finish.

Touching up small areas on your car's paint job can enhance the vehicle's overall appearance in a big way, but the quality of supplies is important. 

Also, remember to allow time for the primer, paint, and clear coat to cure and dry properly.

Full Paint Job

As the name suggests, this paint repair job covers the whole car. It is typically done when your vehicle's paintwork has suffered extensive damage, making it difficult to achieve factory-like results with a partial paint job. 

Follow the steps involved in a touch-up paint job to perform a complete paint repair job.

Paintless Dent Repair

Traditional car dent repair involves applying touch-up paint after successfully eliminating the dents on the surface of your car's bodywork.

With paintless dent repair, you can now remove minor dents on the surface of the car's bodywork without repainting. All you have to do is gently massage the dent from the inside out, leaving the original paint intact.

While DIY paint repair kits are available on the market, they require proper use to deliver professional-looking results. If you don't have expertise and experience in auto paint repairs, it's best to leave the job to the experts. 

Reach out to an auto collision repair shop in your area for more information about touching up the paint on your car.