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Old 03-03-03, 05:44 PM
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Default bought touch-up paint from the dealer but need to know..

i bought touch-up paint from the dealer but need to know when u apply the paint to smaller areas than the actually brush itself what did you guys use ? im a newbie at touching up paint so if someone could give me some pointers i would love it
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I've used:

Wooden toothpicks
Plastic toothpicks
Broomstraws
Wooden matchsticks
Paper matches
and even a 000 artist's paintbrush.

Now I finish with Langka. You'll see
their banner here on the site.

Good luck.
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Daddy-o how did the touch up area came out after using langka?? Can i take a pic and show me the final results.. i got some rock chips on my hood.. i want to touch it up.

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whats langka ?
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http://www.langka.com/nfqa.htm

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i've heard that lexus paint is soft thats why most people have rock chips on there hoods
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after i apply the actually paint do i let it dry, buff it, and then put clear coat ? how long should i let it dry ?
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