Touch up possible?
 

Hello,

I just bought a 1982 911SC, which needs some care on the paint job. It has minor normal stone chips and such, and some deeper scratches that I am assuming will not go away with just waxing alone. For example there is a very small scratch (1/2" long, less than 1/8 wide) on the front trunk lid, that is shiny white (base metal?). Any suggestions on how I should go about trying to tackle this? Thanks in advance.

Kalia

wax does nothing to remove nor hide stone chips and scratches .
you would have to touch up the chips to hide them .
if the scratch on the trunk lid is so bad that touch up will not work for it you have to sand prime and paint the panel .

Any suggestions, or guide books that you can direct me to? I don't want to do an amateur job and screw it up since it is really hard to tell unless you do a up close inspection of the car. Thanks.

For the scratch you describe. Clean the car, dewax the panel. get some matching touch up paint. Go to your local art supply store and get a fine line brush. You don't have to spend a fortune just something with a nice narrow taper. Dip the tip and slowly start to fill the scratch. When the scratch is level to the surrounding surface. stop and let it dry. The touchup may shrink a little but your not going to get it perfect. After a few weeks you can apply a wax protectant.

If you want to call me I may be able to offer some advice. 502-533-4996

Robert Liberty

drcoastline: I am in the process of documenting each type and what to do ( I am type-A that way...). Thank you for the detailed setps. I will definitely give it a go.

Robert: Thanks for your kind offer, I might just call you when my work break starts next weekend.