Small Scratch

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I forgot to mention the scratch is about 1/4".


Do you think that will rust if I do not use the touch up paint?

If so, how long does it usually take for rust 2-3 years?


I just don't want to try the touch up paint if I don't have to because
I think that I will mess it up.
 
John said:
I forgot to mention the scratch is about 1/4".


Do you think that will rust if I do not use the touch up paint?

If so, how long does it usually take for rust 2-3 years?


I just don't want to try the touch up paint if I don't have to because
I think that I will mess it up.
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If you mess it up, just wipe it off before it dries. Get the touch up
paint, head to a local body shop and ask the guys inside to touch it up for
you. I'm sure they'd be happy to do it for nothing.
 
John said:
I forgot to mention the scratch is about 1/4".


Do you think that will rust if I do not use the touch up paint?

If so, how long does it usually take for rust 2-3 years?


I just don't want to try the touch up paint if I don't have to because
I think that I will mess it up.
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If you are afraid of doing the touch up, trade the car in soon. Rust can
start in a matter of hours under certain conditions.

It is far better to have a stand out touch up on the 1/4" scratch than a big
blob of rust that will appear over time.

No, I don't think it will rust, I KNOW it will rust. Take a look at some
cars as you drive and the big red bumpy spots on them. If you can live with
that, fine.
 
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