Volkswagen Passat - Touch up paint and compounds

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Sun 15 Dec 2013 09:28
Volkswagen Passat - Touch up paint and compounds - markgriff1
Hi, I've recently suffered a nasty scratch on the bumper of my candy white 12 plate Passat estate, (motor fell out of a freezer I was taking to the tip) I contacted my local VW garage and they suggested a matching touch up pen which they duly ordered in for me. The scratch is fairly deep, around 2mm and I would say around 5cm in length. I have touched it up with the nail varnish like brush. However it's not the greatest finish and I'm wondering now if I'd have been better purchasing the matching spray paint?.. Would this have achieved a better finish?..... The VW dealer also advised no need to apply the included post touch up paint lacquer as it was for a bumper which is a mat rather than shiny finish?
My other dilemma is whether to purchase a compound product now, would this be of any benefit to apply on top of my touch up work on the bumper?... Would it improve the rough finish?... Or make no difference?.. Any advice on my options would be gratefully recieved.

Many thanks.
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Sun 15 Dec 2013 09:38
Volkswagen Passat - Touch up paint and compounds - bathtub tom

In forty-odd years of self servicing and repairs, I've never done a successful paint job. I recommend you leave it to the experts. Most towns have bumper repair specialists and I doubt if it would cost much. Take it to one and get a quote?

I suspect the reason for it not looking good is the depth of the scratch and getting an overlap with the paint.

My bumpers and plastic parts are scuffed and scratched, they won't rust so I'm not particularly bothered.

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Sun 15 Dec 2013 10:01
Volkswagen Passat - Touch up paint and compounds - markgriff1
Thanks for that will have a look.
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Mon 16 Dec 2013 16:46
Volkswagen Passat - Touch up paint and compounds - oldtoffee

Not as bad but after 2 weeks my bumper was trashed with scratches made by my dog getting in and out of the boot. After spending 20 minutes correcting the paint with a polisher and cutting compound I bought a matt grey protector off ebay that doesn't scratch up and looks like new with a wipe over. Less than half the price of a one off professional chips away type of repair.

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