I scrapped the front spoiler of my car on a curb. Many white marks too deep to remove with scratch repair, rubbing compound, etc. I've used the small touch up bottles before for paint repair, but they are not smooth and leave obvious paint lines on the repair. Decided to do a full spray of 1/4 of the spoiler with Victory Red Dupli-Color.
Before doing so I watched several videos on auto paint repair. A few points that stand out from the videos. Preparation is key. The paint area has to be degreased and absolutely clean. Light coats are better than heavy coats. You need to use primer and clear coat if you want a professional finish. To that end, I applied two coats of primer, four coats of paint, and two coats of clear coat. The color matched perfectly and from a distance you would not know the spoiler had been painted. Up close, the painted area is a bit higher in texture due to the 8 coats of primer, paint and clear, but I wanted to assure the paint would not peel, which is a common paint repair problem particularly on composite nonmetallic parts. If you want a smoother finish, a coat of primer, two coats of primer of paint and one or two coats of clear may work better.
The paint itself is an exact match. I did not use Dupli-Color primer or clear, but rather a name brand substitute. This worked fine. If you decided to take on this project, make sure you have a respirator. This paint definitely has more fumes than regular spray paint. Also, paint on a day when you can keep you garage door open. I don't recommend spraying outside as this increases the chance of overspray. Mask off everything you don't want painted and tarp your floor as the spray will descend on a wide area of the floor.
With a little bit of patience, work and adherence to directions, anyone can do this project. My guess for a body shop to do a similar project would be around $500, as they would remove the spoiler and likely paint the entire spoiler. Time and labor add up even on small repair projects. I know this from experience as the same car was t-boned by someone who ran a red light and the repair costs was $18,000, most of it body and paint related. I paid $40 for all paint and masking tape. Save yourself some money and do it yourself.
| Brand | Dupli-Color |
|---|---|
| Color | Light Tarnished Silver |
| Finish Type | Metallic,Gloss |
| Size | 8 Ounce (Pack of 6) |
| Item Volume | 8 Fluid Ounces |
| Special Feature | Fast-Drying |
| Unit Count | 48.0 Ounce |
| Paint Type | Acrylic |
| Specific Uses For Product | Car |
| Surface Recommendation | Metal,Plastic |
| Item Form | Aerosol |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Model Name | BGM0530-6 PK |
| Package Information | Aerosol |
| Coverage | Full |
| Manufacturer | Dupli-Color |
| Item Weight | 4.5 pounds |
| Package Dimensions | 8 x 7 x 6 inches |
| Item model number | EBGM05307-6pk |
| Exterior | Gloss |
| Manufacturer Part Number | BGM0530-6 PK |
| Special Features | Fast-Drying |
