paint removel help needed

[mnmmurphy]

i backed slowly into a stupid barrier protecting a tree in the middle of a tesco car park and it removed a small area of paint.the size of the area removed is about 1/4 inch by two inches.the body is not dented. if i got paint in the spray cans to match my own paint would i be able to respray over the area or would it peel.if i could spray it how would i match the two colours and what preperation would i have to do.

[karlf]

I wouldn't recommend spraying it yourself. I tried doing it on my old punto and made a complete pigs ear of it. Try a local spray painter, it wont cost that much for such a small area. You'll never get the same finish as a professional and it wont look right.

[mnmmurphy]

[quote="karlf"]I wouldn't recommend spraying it yourself. I tried doing it on my old punto and made a complete pigs ear of it. Try a local spray painter, it wont cost that much for such a small area. You'll never get the same finish as a professional and it wont look right.[
roughly how much do you think it would cost if i did bring it to a professional and would the can spray not stick properly

[colm_mcm]

you could get away with around €150

[mnmmurphy]

you could get away with around €150

that is alot for such a tiny little scratch.might try and tape up the surrounding areas and use the spray can but how do i match the colours

[CJ]

Ask www.carcraft.ie for a quote, it might end up cheaper (although not much) depending on the size of the area that needs to be worked on.

Alternatively, buy some touch up paint and do it on the cheap:

http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php? ... 0s248p7664

CJ

[mnmmurphy]

Ask www.carcraft.ie for a quote, it might end up cheaper (although not much) depending on the size of the area that needs to be worked on.

Alternatively, buy some touch up paint and do it on the cheap:

http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php? ... 0s248p7664

CJ

thanks.just cjecked out camskill and i presume there is only one type of black cos i dont know anything about matching colours

[karlf]

look under the bonet and a colour code should be on a plate, mine is located to the back left of the engine as you look at it.
Not sure on how many shades of black there are. Where are you located?

[CJ]

and i presume there is only one type of black cos i dont know anything about matching colours

Correct, pyrenees black (code X08).

CJ

[cm75]

if its just a scuff , p2000 wet and dry . then G3 polish should bring it up bud

[mnmmurphy]

and i presume there is only one type of black cos i dont know anything about matching colours

Correct, pyrenees black (code X08).

CJ

the delivery to ireland is a bit expensive.would it be cheaper to buy it in a shop in ireland

[CJ]

the delivery to ireland is a bit expensive.would it be cheaper to buy it in a shop in ireland

Call Mike and ask him to send by standard post as opposed to courier. You'll struggle to find X08 off the shelf, you'll have to have it mixed or get Mitsi to order direct form Japan.

CJ

[mnmmurphy]

the delivery to ireland is a bit expensive.would it be cheaper to buy it in a shop in ireland

Call Mike and ask him to send by standard post as opposed to courier. You'll struggle to find X08 off the shelf, you'll have to have it mixed or get Mitsi to order direct form Japan.

CJ

thanks cj.fountain of knowledge