MG Car Touch Up Paint

How do I apply MG touch up spray paint?

1. Shake the spray paint - shake the MG spray paint for at least 2 minutes. You can test your colour match in a discreet area, we recommend doing this before carrying out your repair. 

2. Prepare the surface - We advise smoothing the area first using wet and dry sand paper. The surface must be clean and dry, ensuring all wax, polish and dust is removed.

3. Apply the spray paint -  Apply the spray paint in smooth, cross-coats 250mm away from the repair. Let it dry for 15 minutes before a second coat, and wait 24 hours before applying lacquer. After use, turn the aerosol upside down to empty the nozzle valve to clean then it can be reused at a later date.

How do I apply paint using a MG paint pen?

1. Shake the paint pen - Shake the pen thoroughly for at least 60 seconds. You can test your colour match in a discreet area and let it dry for 10 minutes — the paint often appears different in colour when it’s wet. 

2. Prepare the surface - Prepare the surface, ensuring the area is clean and dry. All wax, polish, and dust should be removed. If you are repairing a deep scratch or chip and can see metal/plastic, we recommend using the primer first. For areas where rust is present, we also recommend using a rust treatment prior to application.

3. Apply the Car Paint - Allow the nib of the paint pen to sit in the scratch or chip and squeeze gently. Leave the paint to dry for 10–25 minutes before applying a second coat, if required. Leave the paint to cure for 24 hours until hardened before applying lacquer or polishing.

How to repair a scratch on my MG paintwork?

To repair a surface scratch on your MG you’ll need a polishing compound like PaintNuts Scratch & Scuff Remover and a colour-matched touch-up pen.

Firstly start by cleaning your vehicle, ensuring the scratch is free from dirt and debris, then apply the polishing compound using a microfibre cloth. This should be enough to fix minor scratches. 

If you find that the scratch is still visible you may need to apply the touch up paint:

1. Clean the surface

2. Shake the touch-up pen and apply thin layers of paint. Allow each layer to dry for 25 minutes. Let the final layer cure for 24 hours 

3. Add lacquer and polish to blend the area with the rest of the paintwork. For detailed instructions, refer to our step-by-step guide.

How do I touch-up a paint chip on my MG?

To fix a paint chip on your MG, we recommend you use the PaintNuts touch-up bottle and brush that’s colour-matched to your vehicle. To use the touch-up bottle and brush to fix a paint chip to your vehicle, follow the advice below:

1. Thoroughly shake the bottle for at least 60 seconds so the lacquer is mixed correctly.
2. Clean the working area so the surface is clean, dry, and free of wax, polish, and dust.
3. Apply thin, light coats of touch-up paint in smooth strokes. Make sure the brush sits in the chip so you only apply the paint within the damaged area.
4. Leave the touch-up paint to dry for 10-25 minutes before applying a second coat. Depending on the depth of the chip, you may need to apply more than two coats.
5. Leave the paint to cure for 24 hours.
6. Apply a polishing compound like PaintNuts Scratch & Scuff Remover to blend the new paint in with the old.