Not sure which paint product you need? You're not alone. Most people arrive with a simple problem - a scratch, a chip, or a scuffed panel - but touch-up paint can be confusing if you've never done it before. The good news: fixing small paint damage is usually easier than people think.

Below is a quick way to figure out what kind of paint repair fits your situation. In less than a minute, you'll know which option makes the most sense for your car.

  • Small Chips, Tiny Nicks, or Hairline Scratches

    If you have rock chips on the hood, tiny nicks on door edges, or areas where paint has chipped away, these are the most common paint problems - and the easiest to fix!

    Solution: Paint Pen Kit

  • A Scratch You Can Feel With Your Fingernail

    If your fingernail catches in the scratch, the damage is deeper than the clear coat and likely needs a little more paint to fill it properly. You'll probably need primer as well.

    Solution: Paint Bottle Kit

  • Larger Scrapes, Abrasions, or Scuffed Areas

    If a larger section of the panel has visible scuffing or multiple scratches, brushing on paint will show the brush stroke texture. Spray paint blends new paint smoothly across a larger area.

    Solution: Spray Can Kit

  • A Panel That Requires a Full Repair

    If paint damage has been left untreated for a while, a small fix won't do the job. Larger areas or more visible panels may also benefit from a more complete repair process.

    Solution: PRO Size Paint

  • Scratched Plastic or Rubber Bumper

    Paint will not stick to non-metal surfaces on its own. You must add an Adhesion Promoter to your order and apply it before your primer and basecoat.

    Solution: Adhesion Promoter

  • Rusted or Bare Metal Area

    Never paint directly over rust; it will continue to spread underneath your new paint. Add a Rust Converter to your cart. This chemically reacts with rust, turning it into a hard, black, paintable primer sealer.

    Solution: Rust Converter

  • Dents, Tears, or Holes

    Paint will not fill structural damage or restore the shape of your car. Use Auto Body Filler for panels, and a Flexible Bumper Repair Kit for flexible bumpers.

    Solution: Auto Body Filler

    Solution: Flexible Bumper Repair Kit

  • Deep Scratches

    For best results, sand down the entire panel and fill the scratch with spot putty. Then build up the surface with primer, and spray the entire panel with basecoat and clearcoat.

    Solution: Spot Putty

    Solution: Spray Can Kit

  • Peeling Clearcoat

    You cannot just apply new clearcoat over peeling areas. You must completely sand the area, prime any bare spots, and respray both basecoat and clearcoat.

    Solution: Spray Can Kit

  • A Dull Clearcoat

    Good news! If the clearcoat is intact but dull, you may not need to repaint. Try reviving it first with a polishing compound.

    Solution: Cutting Creme

  • Damage on An Interior Panel

    Interior parts require a special vinyl paint. Because interior colors are not featured on the color tags, you must get the interior color code from a professional color book or body shop before ordering.

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How Many Spray Cans Should I Buy?

Spray cans provide a professional-level finish without extra equipment. To figure out how how many cans you'll need, measure the length and width of the area you need to paint (in inches) to determine how many spray cans you'll need for the job.

  • 1 Spray Can: Up to 24" x 24"(4 sq. ft.)
  • 2 Spray Cans: Up to 34" x 34"(4-8 sq. ft.)
  • 3 Spray Cans: Up to 41" x 41"(8-12 sq. ft.)
  • 4 Spray Cans: Up to 48" x 48"(12-16 sq. ft.)

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