Spot paint repair -- help needed!

I had a few deep scratches on my passenger bedside from a run-in with a T-post, so I decided to fix them after seeing some of the rust-under-the-paint issues people are having. Went with the "fill and sand" technique, first time doing it, and the results are 50/50. Half of the scratches are barely noticeable anymore, but one 2 of them I sanded too much

Since it's all sanded smooth, I can't "fill and sand" the worn down spots, so I thought "repaint". I've been looking online at techniques for spot painting and it looks like it's doable. Has anyone had personal experience doing this?

Here's the situation:

• spots are about 1x0.5" max
• paint is definitely sanded through, but I don't think I got to metal yet (assuming there's primer under there)

Here's my plan:

• Automotivetouchup.com color matched paint (I need to verify with them that THEIR 040 Super White doesn't need a clear coat)
• paint the spots and blend out to cover about 2/3 of the bedside starting from the cab end

Anyone who has done something similar, what are you experiences? Tips? Helpful hints?

Thanks!
Jeff

 

I usually do a final sand with 2000 grit then buff with a good fine compound.
For small spots like that Meguiars Ultimate Compound works good.

But then if it's sanded down through the clear coat you'll probably need to re-spray.
Usually you would spray it, let it dry, sand with fine grit then do a round of compound buffing.
The buffing is where you'll get the shine back.

 

Thanks, that's along the lines of what I was thinking. The more I looked into it (and I went full circle from aerosol --> compressor/spray gun --> aerosol) the more I feel like I can accomplish this with a can. The spots are small, and I'm going to a local auto paint supply place here in town to see if they can make mix me a spray can that matches my truck. Then the plan is to mask off the cab, bed rail and plastic fender flare...spray light coats starting with the spots and getting larger with successive coats...then wet sand/rubbing compound...polish and wax.

Hopefully it comes out right. Either way I'll try to get some DIY pics in case anyone else needs to do the same type of repair.

 

please help me with this. as ive never painted before but I have had my truck keyed and ill post pics if I need to but I think that this way can save me from having to repaint my whole truck

 

if you can help me then send me a message on here please and ill send you a video of my scratches to see if theres anything besides repainting the whole truck I can do

 

Can you post the video up here?

I'm still waiting on my touchup paint to come in the mail. Apparently local auto paint supply shops won't mix custom paint into aerosol cans anymore around here.