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Touch Up Bottle Kit Tutorials

A complete visual guide to using your Scratch Repair bottle kit correctly — from preparation and colour application to final sanding and polishing. Lite and Pro owners can follow the same core method using the products supplied in their kit.

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Ultimate Kit
Scratch Repair Ultimate touch up bottle kit with colour match paint, primer, lacquer, blending solution and repair accessories
Prep correctly
Build thin layers
Finish & polish
Choose your package

Lite, Pro or Ultimate

All three kits use the same core touch-up principles. Pro and Ultimate simply add more preparation and finishing products for a more complete repair.

Lite Kit

Quick essentials
  • Colour Match Paint
  • Primer
  • Brushes
  • Nitrile Gloves

Pro Kit

More control & finishing
  • Colour Match Paint
  • Primer
  • Finish Compound
  • Nitrile Gloves
  • Brushes
  • Sand Paper 1500 & 2000
  • Anti-silicone Cloth

Ultimate Kit

Complete repair system
  • Colour Match Paint
  • Primer
  • Lacquer
  • Finish Compound
  • Degreaser
  • Blending Solution
  • Masking Tape
  • Nitrile Gloves
  • Sandpaper
  • Sanding Block
  • Anti-silicone Cloth
  • Tack Cloth
Repair by damage type

Scratch, stone chip or scuff?

The preparation changes slightly depending on the damage. Use these quick tips before following the full Ultimate Kit tutorial.

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Stone chips

Clean the chip thoroughly and remove loose paint. If bare metal or plastic is exposed, use a tiny amount of primer first. Dab colour into the chip rather than painting a large area around it. Build the depth slowly with thin layers.

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Scratches

Feather any sharp or raised edges and keep the repair inside the scratch where possible. Apply colour in thin controlled passes along the damage. Avoid one heavy coat — several thin layers are much easier to level and finish.

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Scuffs

Degrease first and check whether the mark is simply paint or rubber transfer. If the original colour is still intact, Finish Compound may remove or improve it without repainting. If colour is missing, prepare, prime where required and touch in the damaged area.

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The finishing rule

Apply thin layers and build the repair up gradually. Once the final paint and lacquer layers are complete, leave the repair to cure for at least 24 hours before sanding. Then lightly wet sand with 2000 grit, followed by 3000 grit, and finish by polishing with Finish Compound to restore the gloss. If the repair still feels soft or tacky after 24 hours, give it longer before sanding.

Ultimate Kit walkthrough

How to use the Ultimate Kit

Follow these stages in order. The key is control: clean properly, apply thin coats, allow each layer to flash, and never rush the finishing stage.

Clean & degrease

Wash and dry the area. Put on your nitrile gloves, then use the degreaser and anti-silicone cloth to remove wax, grease, road film and contamination.

Mask the repair

Protect the surrounding paintwork with masking tape. Leave enough room to work around the damage rather than placing a hard tape edge directly beside it.

Sand & prepare

Smooth rough edges with the supplied sandpaper and sanding block. Feather the edge gently and avoid sanding a larger area than necessary.

Final dust removal

Wipe the area clean, then lightly use the tack cloth immediately before primer or paint to lift the final traces of dust.

Apply primer

Use primer where the damage has broken through the original paint system. Apply light coats, allow each coat to flash, then lightly smooth when dry if needed.

Apply colour match paint

Shake and mix thoroughly. Add multiple thin layers, allowing each one to flash before the next. Build the repair gradually until the colour coverage and depth are right — do not try to fill it in one heavy coat.

Apply lacquer

Apply light coats of lacquer to seal the colour and restore gloss. Again, build it gradually and avoid flooding the repair with one thick layer.

Blend the edge

Use the blending solution sparingly around the transition of the completed repair to soften the edge and help it flow into the surrounding finish.

Cure for at least 24 hours

Leave the repair alone for a minimum of 24 hours before any finishing sanding. Cold, damp conditions or heavier layers may need longer. Never sand paint that still feels soft or tacky.

2000 → 3000 → polish

Once cured, lightly wet sand with 2000 grit to level the repair, then refine it with 3000 grit. Keep the surface lubricated and use very light pressure. Finish with the supplied Finish Compound to bring the gloss back.

Lite & Pro owners: use the same core preparation and thin-layer colour technique, skipping stages that require products not included in your package. Pro adds sanding and Finish Compound; Ultimate adds the full cleaning, lacquer and blending process.
Know your tools

What each item does

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Colour Match Paint

Restores the damaged colour.

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Primer

Creates adhesion and a sound repair base.

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Lacquer

Adds gloss and protection.

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Finish Compound

Polishes and refines the final finish.

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Degreaser

Removes contamination before painting.

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Blending Solution

Softens the transition at the repair edge.

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Masking Tape

Protects surrounding paintwork.

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Nitrile Gloves

Keeps contamination from your hands off the surface.

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Sandpaper

Prepares, levels and refines the repair.

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Sanding Block

Helps keep sanding controlled and even.

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Anti-silicone Cloth

Helps remove silicone, grease and residue.

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Tack Cloth

Lifts final dust before painting.

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Brushes

Useful for precise bottle application.

Before you begin: Work in a clean, dry, well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight. Always test the colour in an inconspicuous area first and follow the safety instructions supplied with each product.

Unsure how to tackle your repair?

Tell Scratch Repair whether it’s a chip, scratch or scuff and we’ll help point you towards the right method.

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