Originally Posted by
phughes
That, and a black Sharpie marker.
I used to religiously touch up any nick or scratch using Pactra model paints that I custom mixed to match the paints. Then I found the Sharpie worked far better. Now I just apply a dab of primer if a deep scratch is down to the metal, and then a dab of a black Sharpie. The Sharpie color is much thinner and if you are real picky, a quick pat of the newly applied Sharpie ink will even give a semi-gloss finish a match.
Good thing my favorite bike frame color is black.
Yeh, I am also the guy who when we auctioned my parents estate got big bucks for my old Tonka trucks and other kids toys that were in very good condition and some had boxes like Erector sets, and Skyline building sets.. My parents always said if you break it, you will not get a new one, so take care of your stuff.