its hard but I use a toothpick
it never comes out perfect really though

 

Duplicolor has this touchup kit that utilizes a 2 step method.. i have yet to try it though... its supposed to "even" out the dab of paint so it looks clean

 

thats a nice kit
looks good

 

touch up is always touch-up...it wont look perfect so go into the project with that in mind. Make sure you only put the paint IN THE DAMAGED AREA! if you just throw it at the car on the surface it will look absolutely terrible....Go to a craft store and buy the finest tip brush you can (little larger than the tip of a ballpoint pen) if the damage is deep or irregular fill it in several "coats". Usually ok to fill a little too much and polish even after curing...bout 30 mins usually. You can prep the area with a solvent like laquer thinner if you are so inclined, to make sure rust or contaminants arent sealed under the paint. Always make sure to wax the area after about an hour, especially if using any kind of solvent to prep....Honestly, I have found the 2 stage paints to be useless. Waste of time, more difficult to make it look its best. Try polishing (or sanding if you know what youre doing the scratch before touching up...always looks best to make it go away rather than paint it....

 

The best way to apply touchup is to not do it at all. I tried to fix all the little nics in my front bumper after I fixed a spot where a rock hit my fender. Looks really bad. I'd rather have just left the black spots. At least those just looked like bugs if you even saw them. I'd search for another solution if you REALLY need it.

 

hmmm....perhaps take to car to someone who does touch-up professionally. That way you know its done the best possible and if its not ...you can always bitch and get it for free! from what your describing, probably wont run over $100

 

didn't read much through this thread, but you may want to pick up the Super Street 2005 Buyer's Guide. In addition to having tons of aftermarket parts, they have a 4-page article "all about car care". 2 of the pages in the article go into detail about paint chip care.

 

My dealer touched up a small nick while installing door guards...it is ok, but it is what it is...touched up. This makes me want to invest in a front mask if the "fix" is going to look substandard.

 

Try this also: http://www.langka.com/

I have the kit, and have not used it yet.

 

I give up
I uste to touch up once a week on my front bumper but it has too many chips now
my dealer says they will paint my ms front for 400