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Date:         Mon, 13 Apr 2009 10:56:23 -0700
Reply-To:     David Kao <dtkao0205@YAHOO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         David Kao <dtkao0205@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Scratched Paint Repair
In-Reply-To:  <49E201A6.1020402@pottsfamily.ca>
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My Vanagon got a bruise on the panel behind the rear wheel on the
driver side. There is no dent but there is a scratch of about 3"x5".
Does anyone ever DIY to repair or repaint something like this?


My questions are what kind of paint I should get and what are the
specifics that I need to know. What I know is I need to sand the
scratch to smooth out the scratch. Then spray primer over. Sand
it with very fine sandpaper again. Then spray the paint. I will
need to spray clear coat at the end. Am I right (or wrong) about
these? I have an air compressor that can do a small paint job.


Thanks for any suggestions.


David
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