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How to Touch Up Paint on a Tesla Model S (Fix Stone Chips & Deep Scratches)

Learn how to touch up Tesla paint scratches, chips, and door dings on your Model S, Model 3, Model X, or Model Y. This comprehensive tutorial shows three repair techniques for stone chips, deep scratches with divots, and door scuffs using TouchUpDirect products. Perfect for city Tesla owners dealing with wheel rash, parking damage, and bumper scratches. 🎯 What You'll Learn: How to test Tesla touch up paint color match before applying Repairing small stone chips with touch up brush Fixing deep scratches and divots using body putty technique Removing paint transfer with polishing compound Using touch up pen for tiny nicks and chips Waterborne paint application tips and drying characteristics Wet sanding technique with 400 and 800 grit progression ⏱️ Video Chapters 0:00 Tesla Model S Touch Up Projects 1:08 How to Touch Up a Back Bumper Scratch 3:54 How to Fix a Deep Scratch 14:25 How to Touch Up a Front Bumper Scratch 16:14 How to Use a Touch Up Pen 18:41 How to Touch Up Small Nicks 🛠️ Materials Used: TouchUpDirect Tesla Monterey Blue touch up paint Touch up brush and pen/combo applicator TouchUpDirect spot putty Wax and grease remover Sandpaper: 400, 800 grit wet/dry Polishing compound Test card for color verification ❓ Common Questions This Video Answers: Is Tesla touch up paint different from other cars? No. Tesla colors are unique, but the touch up procedure is the same as any vehicle. Use primer for bare substrate, apply colorcoats, then clearcoat for final finish and protection. Why does waterborne paint look different when first applied? Waterborne paint (used on Teslas) looks different on the first coat and dries matte without gloss. This is normal. The color comes in as it dries, and gloss appears after clearcoat application. But make sure to test your color on the test card first if it matches your car. Do you need a primer for Tesla stone chips? Only if you're down to bare substrate (plastic, aluminum, or steel). Small stone chips that haven't penetrated the primer layer don't need additional primer—just apply a colorcoat and clearcoat. How do you fix deep scratches with divots on Tesla bumpers? Use spot putty to fill the divot, let dry, then wet sand smooth with 400-800 grit progression. Apply primer over putty areas, followed by 2-3 colorcoats and clearcoat. Finish with a polishing compound to remove sanding haze. Can you wet sand waterborne paint? No. Never wet sand waterborne colorcoat—water will dissolve and remove the paint. When should you polish after the Tesla touchup? Wait 24-48 hours after final clearcoat application before polishing or waxing. This allows the clearcoat to fully cure and harden. 🔍 Three Repair Techniques: Technique 1: Small Stone Chip Clean with wax and grease remover, apply primer (if needed), add 2 colorcoats with 15 - 30 minute drying between coats, finish with 2 clearcoats. Technique 2: Deep Scratch with Divot Tape area, sand with 500 grit, apply spot putty, wet sand smooth (500-2000 grit), prime putty areas, apply 3 colorcoats, add clearcoat, polish to remove haze. Technique 3: Door Scuff with Paint Transfer Use Polishing Compound to first remove paint transfer, clean area with soup and water. Use Wax and Grease remover wipe before painting, apply colorcoat on scratches followed by clearcoat. 💡 Pro Tips: Always Test Your Color: Every TouchUpDirect kit includes a test card. Paint a small square to verify color match before starting. Waterborne Paint Behavior: Don't panic when waterborne paint looks wrong initially—color develops as it dries, and gloss comes from clearcoat. No Wet Sanding Colorcoat: Never wet sand waterborne colorcoat—it will remove completely. Only dry sand if needed, then recoat. Polish Paint Transfer First: Door scuffs often have paint transfer. Polish first to see what actually needs touch up paint. 🚗 Perfect For: 2012-2025 Tesla Model S, 3, X, Y owners City driving damage and parking lot scratches Stone chips and highway rock chips Deep scratches and divots on bumpers Door dings and scuffs with paint transfer 📋 Drying Times: Between colorcoats: 15 - 30 minutes minimum Between clearcoats: 10-15 minutes Before polishing/waxing: 24-48 hours 👍 Did this guide help you fix a deep scratch? Like, subscribe, and share this tutorial! 💬 Questions about your repair? Drop them in the comments—we respond to every question! 🔔 Subscribe for more professional car repair tutorials you can do at home! WATCH NEXT: ➡️ ​​Complete Guide to Repairing Substrate Scratches with Brush Platinum Kit    • Complete Guide to Repairing Substrate Scra...   ➡️How to Easily Fix Paint Chips & Nicks on Your Car with Pen Essential Kit    • How to Easily Fix Paint Chips & Nicks on Y...   Stay Connected TouchUpDirect – Over 7,000 5-Star Reviews: https://touchupdirect.com/ Facebook:   / touchupdirect   Instagram:   / touchupdirect   Tiktok:   / touchupdirect