How do I repair paint damage to trim?

MattWill

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I’ve dismantled part of the centre accessories console to send switches off to carplastix (who are excellent) and thought I’d use the opportunity to try and repair the nicks in the surrounding silver metal trim. I think these were caused by someone levering off the reverse gear selector panel carelessly.
The paint seems to have been scraped aside to cause little ridges.
Anyone know the best way to repair this properly (invisibly). Can it be a local repair or does it need a sandblast and repaint? Any idea who could do this really well?
thanks
 

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Zep

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If it was me, I’d find your local paint supplier who can match the paint sand it all back, fill where needed and paint the whole thing.

Depending on how handy you are that’s either at a paint shop or at home.
 

MattWill

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Thanks Zep. Now to find someone who can do it (and match the paint precisely)…anyone have any recommendation?
 

Zep

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Google is your friend to find a paint supplier, lots around. If it’s a body shop then it will be local recommendation.
 

mahoesn

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Hi, I use powder coating from a local painter for the parts including the door bars..
great effect and a very good surface..

Martin
Germany, 4200 spyder
 

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