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    How to Fix Scratched Mirror Frame Properly?

    A few months ago the mirror accidentally hit a post in underground car park, so it caused very minor scratch to the frame.

    We bought the Scratch Fix All-in-1
    https://www.duplicolor.com/product/s...ouch-up-paint/

    and attempted to fix based on the video
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MB_v8nAXhlE

    but after painting by the brush, it looks a bit rough (not applied coat yet), please see the image.
    Capture (1).JPG

    Can you please advise what will be the next step to fix it properly? We wish it could restore to the original state.

    Should I sand the rough painted surface firstly then apply coat? (I bought 1200 grit sandpaper)

    Or start coat on top of this surface and then sand?

    Many thanks!

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    Hi there, that is bad luck.. I would maybe get some finer sand paper too, wet and Dry. rub that but use a sanding block with your paper, sand down to maybe 2000grit if you can then paint again. that should give you a flatter surface finish. Be gentle. it is a small edge. you dont want this to become a Much Bigger Job than it is.
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    Wish it was Nissan though, Toyotas just can't keep up with the Pootrol pace.
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    Interesting Video, always looks easier than it is. Yes sand block for sure then use the little brush applicator and let it set if you can then the clear coat. Good luck.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rogue Dung Beetle View Post
    Wish it was Nissan though, Toyotas just can't keep up with the Pootrol pace.
    The only good thing about an 80 series is..... the front end?? Wrong!!, the Engine?? Wrong!! the Full Time 4WD system?? Wrong!! Its the NissanPatrol.com.au stubby holder fitted over the transfer lever.
    WARNING: Towballs used for recoveries can, and do kill people and damage property.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MudRunnerTD View Post
    Hi there, that is bad luck.. I would maybe get some finer sand paper too, wet and Dry. rub that but use a sanding block with your paper, sand down to maybe 2000grit if you can then paint again. that should give you a flatter surface finish. Be gentle. it is a small edge. you dont want this to become a Much Bigger Job than it is.



    Thanks for advise.

    I have done the following steps this morning:

    1. sand it to as smooth as I can feel

    2. mask the area properly and used gloss black paint sprayer, 4 coats as advised on the product

    https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/...B&gclsrc=aw.ds

    Now it looks smooth, but seems not exact the same texture, nor as polished as the original paint, please see

    Screen Shot 2021-03-06 at 1.48.44 pm.png

    Can you please advise any chance to make the area I reprinted as much as the same texture as the original colour ?

    If so, what will be the next step?

    wait for one day to dry and add clear coat?
    wait for one day to dry and sand it finely?
    wait for one day to dry and polish it?

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    Yeah ok. Looks like a Saturn finch rather than Gloss. Wait a day ans lightly rub then clear coat Gloss
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rogue Dung Beetle View Post
    Wish it was Nissan though, Toyotas just can't keep up with the Pootrol pace.
    The only good thing about an 80 series is..... the front end?? Wrong!!, the Engine?? Wrong!! the Full Time 4WD system?? Wrong!! Its the NissanPatrol.com.au stubby holder fitted over the transfer lever.
    WARNING: Towballs used for recoveries can, and do kill people and damage property.

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    Thanks for your advise.

    I did wait for a day and also referred

    https://itstillruns.com/make-cars-du...e-5629459.html

    to perform wet sanding using 2000 grit (also for removing the tape line as seen)

    however now it looks like

    IMG20210307190513_censored.jpg


    it's smooth but seems like colour coat being wiped off as well?

    What's the next step?

    perform polishing compound will restore the gloss black?
    or
    add clear coat?
    I try to avoid painting the whole frame, end goal is blending well with the original trim colour.

    Thanks!

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    Yoy will struggle to regain the gloss now without rubbing through the colour which would be a disaster. As long as you have not already rubbed through the colour got straight to gloss clear coat top coat mate.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rogue Dung Beetle View Post
    Wish it was Nissan though, Toyotas just can't keep up with the Pootrol pace.
    The only good thing about an 80 series is..... the front end?? Wrong!!, the Engine?? Wrong!! the Full Time 4WD system?? Wrong!! Its the NissanPatrol.com.au stubby holder fitted over the transfer lever.
    WARNING: Towballs used for recoveries can, and do kill people and damage property.

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    Thanks buddy!

    Today I applied polishing compound and it looks better.

    Before
    IMG20210308123330.jpg

    After
    IMG20210308165749_censored.jpg

    Actually I am fine with the finish like this.

    However I am thinking if can even have better finish.

    I miss the step of adding clear coat.

    If I do:

    add clear coat - > sand finely - > polishing compound
    or

    paint gloss black again - > add clear coat - > sand finely - > polishing compound
    will it achieve a better finish?

    If so, 1 or 2?

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    If you are using a Gloss Black you could maybe get away without clear coat. And you should have a good foundation now for a nice gloss Black topcoat. Note though, because yoy have now polished it you will need to wet rub then use a wax and grease remover to prep the area again as the polish is a contaminant.

    Rub back to etch,
    Clean with a prepsol wax and grease remover,
    Mask up the area,
    Spray a couple of coats of Gloss Black 10 minutes apart.
    Let dry.
    You should Not have to rub back or polished again. Tye next couple of coats should give you your final finish straight off the can.
    Its a Nissan! =====> Its a Keeper!! ....... Got a TD42 in it BONUS!! ....... I'm a lucky bugger! I've got 2 of em!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rogue Dung Beetle View Post
    Wish it was Nissan though, Toyotas just can't keep up with the Pootrol pace.
    The only good thing about an 80 series is..... the front end?? Wrong!!, the Engine?? Wrong!! the Full Time 4WD system?? Wrong!! Its the NissanPatrol.com.au stubby holder fitted over the transfer lever.
    WARNING: Towballs used for recoveries can, and do kill people and damage property.

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    Thanks mate.

    I understand you suggested to have it repainted.

    My concerns are:
    1. Wet rub here means wet sanding, right?

    2. After using masing tape then painting, there will be tape lines, how to overcome this to have it blended with with other areas? I used to San the line but it seems wipe off the colour as well, was it caused by not adding clear coat?

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