Touch-up Calculator
Calculate time, materials, and costs for automotive paint touch-up repairs
Damage Type & Location
Damage Type
Damage Location
Professional Touch-up Guide
Problem Background
Paint touch-up repairs are essential for maintaining vehicle appearance and preventing rust formation. Different damage types, paint systems, and vehicle ages require specific approaches for successful repairs.
Understanding damage assessment, material selection, and application techniques ensures professional-quality results and long-lasting protection.
Calculation Principles
Our calculator uses industry-standard factors based on:
- • Damage type complexity and repair difficulty
- • Size multipliers for material and time requirements
- • Paint system compatibility and application methods
- • Vehicle age and color matching challenges
- • Quality level expectations and durability factors
Operation Examples
Stone Chip Repair
Small stone chip on hood, solid paint, 2-year-old vehicle. Time: 30 minutes, Cost: $45 including touch-up pen and labor.
Deep Scratch Repair
Deep scratch on door, metallic paint, 5-year-old vehicle. Time: 2 hours, Cost: $180 including primer, paint, and clear coat.
Rust Spot Treatment
Rust spot on fender, tri-coat paint, 10-year-old vehicle. Time: 4 hours, Cost: $320 including rust treatment and professional repair.
Supplementary Information
Success Tips
- • Clean and degrease the area thoroughly before repair
- • Test color match on a hidden area first
- • Apply thin, multiple coats rather than thick single coats
- • Allow proper drying time between coats
- • Blend edges carefully for invisible repairs
Common Mistakes
- • Skipping surface preparation steps
- • Using wrong paint type or color code
- • Applying paint in poor weather conditions
- • Rushing the drying process
- • Not protecting surrounding areas from overspray