What to Order
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.
What does the damage look like?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
One-Click Solutions
If you're just getting started, our touch-up paint kits bundle everything needed for a typical repair - primer, paint, clearcoat, and prep materials - to make the process easier.
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Paint Pen Kit
Small repairs up to pencil eraser size
Easily hides damage
Quick fix
Skill Level: 🟢⚪⚪⚪
Regular price $46.95Regular priceSale price $46.95 -
Paint Bottle Kit
Medium damage up to size of a dime
More blended coverage
Short Project
Skill Level: 🟡🟡⚪⚪
Regular price $64.95Regular priceSale price $64.95 -
Spray Can Kit
Large areas or single panel repaints
Professional-level repairs
Half-Day Job
Skill Level: 🟠🟠🟠⚪
Regular price $79.95Regular priceSale price $79.95
How Much Paint Do I Need?
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1/2 oz. Paint Pen
- Covers 1 sq. ft.
- Multiple small chips, not designed for larger repairs
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2 oz. Paint Bottle
- Covers 3 sq. ft.
- Multiple small chips or small panel blending
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12 oz. Spray Can
- Covers 4 sq. ft.
- Single panels, bumpers, medium scuffs
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16 oz. PRO (Pint)
- Covers 15 sq. ft.
- Multiple panels
- Requires spray equipment
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32 oz. PRO (Quart)
- Covers 30 sq. ft.
- Half-car repairs
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128 oz. PRO (Gallon)
- 120 sq. ft.
- Full vehicle repaints
- Requires spray equipment
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.)
Ready to find your perfect match?
We'll help you find the right color - or mix up something completely unique!