Small Scratch

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by John, Feb 5, 2008.

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  1. John

    John Guest

    I forgot to mention the scratch is about 1/4".


    Do you think that will rust if I do not use the touch up paint?

    If so, how long does it usually take for rust 2-3 years?


    I just don't want to try the touch up paint if I don't have to because
    I think that I will mess it up.
     
    John, Feb 7, 2008
    #21
  2. John

    Mike Marlow Guest

    If you mess it up, just wipe it off before it dries. Get the touch up
    paint, head to a local body shop and ask the guys inside to touch it up for
    you. I'm sure they'd be happy to do it for nothing.
     
    Mike Marlow, Feb 7, 2008
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  3. John

    Edwin Pawlowski Guest

    If you are afraid of doing the touch up, trade the car in soon. Rust can
    start in a matter of hours under certain conditions.

    It is far better to have a stand out touch up on the 1/4" scratch than a big
    blob of rust that will appear over time.

    No, I don't think it will rust, I KNOW it will rust. Take a look at some
    cars as you drive and the big red bumpy spots on them. If you can live with
    that, fine.
     
    Edwin Pawlowski, Feb 8, 2008
    #23
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