Key Repair-Step by Step Procedure

**Flash Gordon** · 12-06-2011, 08:53 PM

Whats happening Richy!

Did you have to take anyone to jail today?

**richy** · 12-06-2011, 08:58 PM

Originally Posted by Flash Gordon

Whats happening Richy!

Did you have to take anyone to jail today?

No, buddy, after my knee replacement, I ride a desk now and not a Harley.

**Mike@DedicatedPerfection** · 12-06-2011, 08:58 PM

Good to hear Richy. So let it sit for a few days? It shouldnt be a problem as I have three vehicles to utilize between the wife and I. I have access to a rotory and can get pads and a backing plate locally. Although I have never used one before.

I was thinking of the Meguiars D/A system with maybe M105 if I need to go really aggressive. The paint is on the softer side. I will finish for sure with 3G.

I will make sure to have a bottle of cold water in a spray bottle handy as well. Thanks for the tip.

**richy** · 12-06-2011, 08:59 PM

Originally Posted by smack

Good to hear Richy. So let it sit for a few days? It shouldnt be a problem as I have three vehicles to utilize between the wife and I. I have access to a rotory and can get pads and a backing plate locally. Although I have never used one before.

I was thinking of the Meguiars D/A system with maybe M105 if I need to go really aggressive. The paint is on the softer side. I will finish for sure with 3G.

I will make sure to have a bottle of cold water in a spray bottle handy as well. Thanks for the tip.

I haven't tried the Megs system yet so I don't know how much heat it generates. Just keep a close eye on that. Sounds like you're on the right track!

**Flash Gordon** · 12-06-2011, 09:00 PM

Originally Posted by richy

No, buddy, after my knee replacement, I ride a desk now and not a Harley.

Sorry to hear about the knee

Glad to hear you have a safer job

**bimmer325!** · 01-02-2012, 12:53 AM

Next time I cut my finger...I'm gonna take it to Richy and let him fix it!!
Great work and great tips..always love reading your post. Truly care about your craft and it shows.

**richy** · 01-11-2012, 03:29 PM

Originally Posted by bimmer325!

Next time I cut my finger...I'm gonna take it to Richy and let him fix it!!
Great work and great tips..always love reading your post. Truly care about your craft and it shows.

Thank you Sir. I humbly appreciate the comment!

**slickooz** · 01-21-2012, 01:52 PM

Today I was shoveling around my car and by accident I scratched the car with the shovel. The scratch was deep, it was down to the primer. It's around 26 degrees outside and I already put a very light layer of touch up with toothpick. After reading all the post here, should I remove the touch up paint with thinner. And fix it in the spring when its warmer?

Do you think this is fixable?

**C. Charles Hahn** · 01-21-2012, 04:21 PM

If it's only down to primer, and not to bare metal, you have nothing to worry about until spring. I've got a scratch like that on the side of the bed of my truck that has been down to primer and sitting like that for over a year because I just haven't had time to deal with it, and it's fine.

**richy** · 01-21-2012, 05:44 PM

Originally Posted by slickooz

Today I was shoveling around my car and by accident I scratched the car with the shovel. The scratch was deep, it was down to the primer. It's around 26 degrees outside and I already put a very light layer of touch up with toothpick. After reading all the post here, should I remove the touch up paint with thinner. And fix it in the spring when its warmer?

Do you think this is fixable?

Gary,
I sure do! Just build it up slightly above the surrounding area. In fact, having it sit that long is ideal. Just sand and polish in the spring.