When you return to your car in the parking lot only to find the neighbouring vehicle scratched your car’s paint job, your first thought for repairs may be to find the nearest auto body shop or dealership. But these can often carry hefty price tags, even for minor paint touch-ups. It is possible to find matching paint for your vehicle without much effort. For Canadians living in or near Alberta, Central Alberta Paint & Supplies (CAPS) has an extensive inventory of paint, even going as far as to custom-match paint that is discontinued.
Touch up paint is relatively simple to use at home with the right knowledge and supplies. If you’ve been in a minor automotive accident and sustained cosmetic damage, CAPS can help you forgo costly repairs and give you the equipment you need to repair your vehicle at home. Keep reading to find out how you can save money on damage repair.
Minor Automotive Collision Damage
In Canada, an automotive collision may only result in minor damage to the outside of the vehicle. This damage, referred to as cosmetic damage, can appear as any of the following:
- Scrapes that remove or deposit layers of paint
- Scratches that leave the metal body exposed
- Dents to the body of the vehicle
- Broken windshield or headlights
If you are lucky enough to be covered under collision damage by your insurance provider, they may cover the cost of repairing the body damage. Minor damage, such as dents and broken glass, may need to be repaired at an auto body shop, but cars which sustain superficial paint damage are easily repairable at home.
Using Touch Up Paint at Home: Pro Tips
Touch up paint is not as fickle as some people may think. Using a touch up paint pen on small surfaces or covering over large areas, you’ll want to start with sanding first. Make sanding finer areas easier with a sanding pen as opposed to sandpaper, then apply the touch up paint. Allow to dry and, if necessary, add a clear coat. Any questions about the process can be directed to our experienced staff.
Matching your current paint with the touch up paint you need has never been easier. CAPS employees will do their best to match any paint code or physical paint chip to a new paint of the same colour code. We aim to provide all customers with same-day matches! Come into one of our locations and get what you need in one day.
Tip: If you leave the sanded area for more than 24 hours, give the surface another quick buff to ensure the paint sticks well to the area.
Find the Best Quality Touch Up Paint at CAPS
Going through a dealership to touch up scratches can be costly, especially when it is possible to do the same repairs at home for far less expensive. At CAPS, our inventory is wide, and our knowledge is comprehensive. Contact us about your collision repair job, and we will pair you with the right products to get the job done.