A Minimally Invasive Way to Remove Scratches

[@rodgraff1782]

Fantastic repairs. Most of the small dings on my 911s have been caused by mishaps in my workshop, so I know how you feel. More early 911 videos please!

[@MLC...]

Fantastic job! Just shows how successful these type of repairs can be if you are willing to put in the time.

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks! I guess time is exactly the point. All in all one doesn’t really save money doing it that way, it’s just a way to avoid layers and layers of paint.

[@natjes6017]

The restoration of the doorhandle was F**cking magic! I no longer have superlatives left after watching your mesmerizing videos, thanx a lot J, and have a great weekend 🌞

[@GreasyFingers]

Thank you very much, my friend. 😊

[@paulmoran4095]

I’m thankful for your customers who have the means and good sense to hire you.

[@bishbashbosh-j6z]

Super repairs, you have the calm epitome of Bob Ross.... Wonderful to watch.

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, mate. I often hear that Bob Ross thing and I like it.

[@Laguna2013]

my alerts must be broken I am just seeing this now!

[@GreasyFingers]

No worries, mate. It’s just as it was when I uploaded it. ☺️

[@24hourgmtchannel64]

I'm in Illinois and just bought a 1982 911 SC and love your videos on dealing with rust and paint issues on these cars.

[@GreasyFingers]

All the best with you car, mate. What colour is yours?

[@24hourgmtchannel64]

​@Fingers Thanks. Grand Prix White. The body had a lot of nicks to the galvanized metal I've been touching up and a few other light rust spots and your videos were very helpful. The roof paint is thin so overall the paint condition is not perfect but It's serviceable. As we know this era was single stage on all the solid colors and I'm sure it's seen many cut and polishes over the years. You know its also a bit funny. I'm 58 and grew up loving these cars through the 80's and the in your face whale tale was what I loved. It looks like my 82 911 SC was ordered with the front and rear spoiler option though I cannot tell the whale tail from the tea tray. Now that I'm older, I'm really liking the lines of the non rear spoiler back and soon after I bought the car this December, I found a good used plain rear used 911 SC deck lid in the same grand prix white for sale and bought it. I'm a bit of a stickler for originality but have been thinking of putting it on as soon as the weather warms a bit. I can of course always swap it back. I was a long time 928 owner and still own my 1979 which has the manual and limited slip which is a bit rare in the states. Around 2014 I got hooked on the air cooled 911.

[@could_try_harder]

Beautiful CLassic Line Mug placement! thanks again for another superb video. looking forward to the next one :)

[@GreasyFingers]

😬😬

[@gearhead9828]

Absolutely brilliant! I had a 1:12 Tamiya Porsche 959 Paris Dakar when I was young. Great memories.

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, mate. It’s funny that everyone immediately recognises the logo.

[@Matteo_Licata]

It's almost like an impulse reflex: Greasy Fingers uploads a new video, and I click on it :) By the way, love a classic Giulietta Spider... I drove one in the summer of 2020, albeit briefly. But since then I've been itching to drive one again because I could sense that the example I drove wasn't properly sorted out.

[@GreasyFingers]

Same here, Matteo.

[@joelopes1666]

I almost broke my leg to get here once I got the notification for the new video. Great informative video as always

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, Joe. Don’t break your legs!!!

[@coreykononchuk]

Sympathetic and minimally invasive repair. Love it!!

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, Corey!

[@kristianrave]

Paint is something i don't really care about but watching your video relaxes me. I know i have something to go back to in case i should ever have to tackle that problem. Thanks for that ;)

[@GreasyFingers]

I understand that in the current phase of your project paint is none of your primary concerns. (Sublime irony. 😬)

[@sms72394]

I love your videos. Wish there were more. Your patience tools and knowledge are an inspiration.

[@GreasyFingers]

They’re going to come more regularly again now, I’ve just finished a couple of urgent customer projects.

[@brokenbonegarage8910]

Great job Sir, learned something with that door handle repair. This will make me look at broken parts differently.

[@GreasyFingers]

Thank you. It’s a kind of additive manufacturing, the old-fashioned way.

[@mickmini3846]

Thank you for sharing the recipe for this and as usual it's a delight to watch your journey. For a daily driven car in the rustbelt I am always on the lookout for corrosion and truly believe minimal invasive is the way to go. Cheers!

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, Mick. I hope spring‘s around the corner already at your place ..?

[@mickmini3846]

@@GreasyFingers We actually just got about 15cm of snow last night haha... But yes spring is around the corner indeed!

[@amirthad]

so much work for such a small paint chip. looks amazing!

[@GreasyFingers]

Yeah, but now I can look at Walter again without a bad conscience and that’s priceless.

[@Shinobix21]

Nice Tamiya Shirt and probably Daiso branded japanese Q-tips. Love your videos and narration. Keep it up!

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, Scott. Yeah, I bought the shirt in Tamiya‘s flagship store in Tokyo.

[@alexanderkubald4384]

Wie immer, super. Kultiviert und präzise. Mir gefällt auch das Tamiya Shirt für diesen chirurgischen Eingriff 😊. Grüße in den Allgäu.

[@GreasyFingers]

Danke, Alexander. Cool, wie vielen Leuten das Tamiya-Shirt auffällt.

[@marsattack2019]

Your workflow is amazing. Thank you for the wonderful video.

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, mate. Much appreciated.

[@annoodannoo1032]

This is weird: For some strange reason your videos makes me happy. (Loved the bonus by the way)

[@GreasyFingers]

That’s a wonderful comment, really. Can I post it on insta?

[@annoodannoo1032]

@@GreasyFingers Sure!

[@through_changes]

Beautifully done as always! Keep it going!

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, mate.

[@JayBa2wq]

Wow! It's amazing what perseverance and near-infinite patience can accomplish.

[@GreasyFingers]

Thank you, Jon. 😊

[@sjoerdvandermaaden]

Well done Sir!! Well deserved result and, as usual, an inspiring video!

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, Sjoerd!

[@sjoerdvandermaaden]

@@GreasyFingers Oh yeah! Also like the music!! Well chosen.

[@thetumanshow]

Your projects give me hope that I can do a remotely similar repair. While I never quite reach your level of detail these still give me hope and courage to go for it… and now the Rusty rockers on my Alfa Romeo Giulia Super are almost totally fixed

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, Simon. I’m following your project on Instagram. Good luck with the sills!

[@seandenny1553]

Nice y’all got it back to perfection!

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, Sean. Yes, it went pretty well.

[@georgeclements2742]

Thank you for another interesting and informative video. Your method is the same as that used by the very best model makers on the Internet. If you have time, I would recommend watching the KZbin videos of A4 Garage that show the most exquisite construction and finishing of model car kits. The attention to detail and craftsmanship is like yours on full sized cars. Best wishes.

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, George. In fact I used to be a modeller myself. Your comment inspired me to make an according post.

[@andrejgerbec8645]

You are an artist! Good job!

[@GreasyFingers]

Trying to do my best. 😊 Thanks!

[@stevenpike7530]

Super skillset…great vlog…congrats.

[@GreasyFingers]

Thank you, Steven.

[@richardswiecki1248]

Hahaha. I have the same door chips on my drivers side. Great job repainting the door and on the Alfa too.

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, Richard. I guess we all have. 😄

[@rhettcorcoran2879]

I love the detail in your videos.

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, Rhett.

[@achim489]

Passion meets Perfection! It must be Love

[@GreasyFingers]

😆😆 Thanks, Achim.

[@StevenVanLoven]

Really nice job !! and a lot of patience.

[@GreasyFingers]

Thank you Steven. A form of meditation…

[@Melina-vs7pl]

Great topic for a video! Very satisfying to watch

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, Melina, glad you like it.

[@cybersurfer2010]

Fantastic work! Very satisfying to repair broken stuff.

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, mate. It is very satisfying!

[@jaylloyds8338]

Wouldn’t expect anything less from you my friend.. 😊

[@GreasyFingers]

Thank you, Jay. Counting the days till I can start with the 928 and that will be the time when I’ll send out questions to you ten a day.

[@davidwills3107]

Just like new! Brilliant job

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, David. Yeah, it turned out pretty well. No big deal for a modeller.

[@ChrisCars356]

Another great video Greasy Fingers. Your craftmanship is amazing and inspires me to tackle the rust spots and touch ups I have. Your touchup spray gun is nice and much more manageabke than a full size gun.

[@GreasyFingers]

Thank you, Chris. Yes, these guns are great, still not without issues. They’re just too tiny to handle 2Component paint. The smallest inconsequence in cleaning them and they clog up.

[@j.coby_99]

Wieder richtig schöne Arbeit. Schau immer sehr gerne zu!

[@GreasyFingers]

Danke, Jacob. Ich bin richtig froh, dass dieser ekelhafte Kratzer raus ist, jetzt wo der Frühling kommt.

[@dominicboyle1672]

Another fantastic video. Really interesting detail-just amazed at what can be brought back from the dead!

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, Dominic. Never give up!

[@garagechronicles9008]

Well done, sir!

[@autoluxemotorspa]

Absolutely awesome video! Thank you!

[@GreasyFingers]

Welcome, mate!

[@randybrown6709]

Fantastic and inspiring work! I was wondering if the polyester putty would be fine for leveling out paint chips prior to touch up or if there is another product more suited to very subtle defects. Incidentally I'm working with Guards Red also on my 2016 Cayman S. Walter looks amazing and the attention to detail is remarkable.

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, Randy. There’s always a way …

[@brynowen9922]

Great work as ever! that's the good thing about solid colours, you can deal with minor damage. I once sold a car just because I could not stand looking at a chip in the door I just couldn't make go away... 3 stage pearl white, never again! 🙂

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks for commenting. I once tried to paint a 1:24 Countach in 3 stage pearl white. Nightmare,

[@HappyDaysNI]

Brilliant clip. Thanks for sharing. Greetings from 🇮🇪

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, Connor. Glad to hear from you again.

[@HappyDaysNI]

@@GreasyFingers you haven’t been uploading much.

[@johnnydeutschemark3620]

My car needs a few chips sorted out, how far a drive is it from Brooklyn NY to your shop?

[@GreasyFingers]

You go about two weeks north west, then look for a ferry, then another five weeks south west. Don’t mention you’re American about four weeks after you’ve used the ferry.

[@howiedo1124]

Hallo!! This video just popped up on my feed and within maybe thirty seconds of viewing I’ve subscribed! It just so happens that I too am American but live only two hours due north of Landsberg am Lech! Now it also just so happens that two days ago there was a small and unfortunate door scratch given to us by a small child on my wife’s X3 at her work! Honestly I would be so thrilled to make your acquaintance and perhaps watch your work for an afternoon. I would serve you coffee or tea and happily just sweep the floors of your shop while I practice mein Deutsch! What do you say?! Servus, Prost und Hertzlichen Glückwunsch! Respectfully, Dan. Oh by the way, just out of curiosity, is levelling at all important? Haha! Cheers!

[@113036stat]

Very nice!!

[@seancain7305]

Very professional.... as always 🙂

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, Sean.

[@goofballgarage]

My hero 😂 great video, great job

[@GreasyFingers]

😜

[@gerardfields1615]

Hi Johannes, beautiful video, as usual we are always spoilt...but could you please summarize the steps in painting that you took ? like, to feel the smoothness of the level of paint, you often touch it with your fingers...do you clean up afterwards these finger 'residus' with a degreaser, before applying paint or clearcoat ?

[@gerardfields1615]

Drop my question, I asked it after the Alfa Romeo part, but all became clear after the Walter door part ☺

[@GreasyFingers]

No worries, Gerald. In fact I do! 😊

[@hansjorgkarcher9504]

Super Arbeit. Das Ergebnis spricht für sich 👍

[@GreasyFingers]

Danke, Hansjörg. ☺️

[@angusmackay7281]

Lovely, thoughtful work, as always. What is that small polisher you use? It looks very handy.

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, Angus! I’ve copied the sponsored link to the polisher in the Video Description.

[@ABROOKSH]

3 things 1. I am unsure, is leveling important when preparing for paint. 😆 2. Love the Nomos. I have an Orion 1989 reference 326. They are spectacular watches for the money. 3. Thanks for the video.

[@GreasyFingers]

1. Lemme think about that one more time.😆 2. Glad you noticed. I found that on a man’s wrist and given the current fashion my Tangente looked a little female. Then came the idea to use a double bracelet and now I’m back in love with her. 3. Most welcome.

[@Laguna2013]

@@GreasyFingers I am observing that the there may be a watch diameter backlash. The new SD43 (43mm0 seems to trade on the secondary market for no premium whereas the new Sub (41mm )has a ~$2K premium

[@GreasyFingers]

On my shopping list for years …

[@fritzelferhelfer1889]

Thanks a lot for sharing your repair…I t’s really great to see your approach and details. Well done! May I ask which kind of Airbrush and nozzle size you would recommend for such paint repairs. In the past I was always a fan of the Minijet, but sometimes it’s still too big, an Airbrush would be enough….

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, Fritz. I’ve listed all tools I used in the video description.

[@heiligerm]

Feiner Job. Trotz Equipment, wie Minikompressor und air brush Pistole, habe ich mich bis heute damit nichts ans Auto gewagt. Ich habe auch überwiegend Autos mit Metalliclacken. Da sicher noch schwieriger.

[@GreasyFingers]

Danke! Ja, Metallic-Lack ist noch komplizierter.

[@ridzuanali1919]

Thank you very much. I love your contents.

[@GreasyFingers]

Very welcome, Ridzuan!

[@rayborg7378]

First rate job on two dream cars.I ve only got the 911 sure would like a 101 series now.

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, Ray. 101 are so dolce vita!!

[@JuanAdam12]

I just knew you were a model builder based on small clues in previous videos. The Tamiya t-shirt settled it.

[@GreasyFingers]

😊

[@andreasb.3321]

Tolles Video, 👍 bei meinem G-Modell hat die Türkante eine Delle von bis 3mm auf einer Länge von ca. 40mm. Wagen ist mal mit leicht offener Türe zurückgerollt.🫣…nur leicht, aber Zack, da war war es passiert. Ich möchte jetzt nicht die ganze Türe lackieren sondern nur die Schadstelle . Wie würdest Du zunächst den sauberen Kantenverlauf wieder herstellen…Flüssigmetall, Zinn? Grüße Andreas

[@GreasyFingers]

Servus Andreas. Ich würde Teroson Zinnersatz verwenden, eine Art 2K-Flüssigmetall.

[@andreasb.3321]

@@GreasyFingers Herzlichen Dank👍

[@antonioriccio-cw4rc]

Perfect job

[@GreasyFingers]

Grazie, Antonio!

[@andreasvenator]

Yep, Walter "der Privatpatient" gets more TLC...and we´re sure the Alfa came out a winner as well!

[@estebanmalvicino4474]

World class Job!

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks to you, Esteban.

[@petergloeckle3100]

Fantastic job! Really like your videos! Do you think it would be feasible as well with silver metallic paint? Cheers, Peter

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, Peter. It basically works the same way with metallic paint, but it’s even more complex. A soft transition with the airbrush is required …

[@MichaelAMangone]

Exact same tools to spot repair leather and vinyl, too!

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks for commenting, Michael. You’re totally right.

[@andymoser4959]

I love your dog. By the way, what would you say is the most important part of paint touch-ups?

[@GreasyFingers]

😆😆😆 It’s the customer‘s dog.

[@axispowerdiesel]

Nothing better than some fresh fingers, I have a 64 alfa coming in that needs the head redone

[@GreasyFingers]

Fingers crossed for your project, mate.

[@laurentiuprisacariu9905]

Wow, this came at the right time 😁

[@GreasyFingers]

Same issues?

[@laurentiuprisacariu9905]

​@@GreasyFingers like Walter's yes :) what do you think of spray paint? I saw I can order paint of the same color code and I dont have a spray gun anyway..

[@marcelrenc7657]

Super Tipp 👍🏻

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, Marcel.

[@scotts9476]

Do you thin down the last coat of clear when you do spot repairs like that?

[@GreasyFingers]

No, I don’t. What I do on horizontal plane paint jobs is using transition spray, which is capable of resolving the underlaying paint and “melts” it together with the fresh one. It tends to create rund though when used on a vertical plane.

[@scotts9476]

@@GreasyFingers thanks! In the old days when I was doing this we just thinned it down with reducer but I was never happy with the results. I’ll look into the new way!

[@olahedlund5454]

As per usual spot on. Only a week late😅 man, I wish I'd seen this earlier. Just went thru a "paint stupidity week". #paintscratchAnxiety

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, Ola. What happened?

[@olahedlund5454]

@@GreasyFingersYou could say I rushed a cleaning of delicate original paint that resulted in many scratches. I think the clear might be to thin to remove the scratches.

[@angusbarrie350]

Really impressed by quality of work, but can`t understand how you can use a 2K paint without the correct mask?

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, mate. You mean … face mask?

[@flipflop7577]

Ein guter weg für einen glatten übergang ist: keine kante zu kleben( alles offen lassen, dass der klarlacknebel nirgendwo hängen bleibt. Während der klarlack noch nicht abgelüftet ist ,,Standox smartblend" spray auf den übergang sprühen. Dieser glättet den nebel und sorgt für eine durchgehend glänzende fläche. Falls doch noch staubeinschlüsse vorhanden sind einfach schleifen und polieren.

[@GreasyFingers]

Danke, das ist ein super Tipp. Das heißt, Du fährst einmal ohne jede Beschränkung mit der spot repair gun drüber? Naja, schreibst Du ja, aber ich frag nur, weil ich’s nicht glauben kann. Hat das Blend Spray eine Tendenz Nasen auszulösen?

[@flipflop7577]

@@GreasyFingers ja, ganz theoretisch: Du lackierst ein 30cm lineal. Bei ca. 2cm ist deine Beschädigung: Du schleifst von 0 bis 15cm (endschliff) mit 800er an. Von 15-20 schleifst du mit 2000er an. Von 20-30polierst du mit einer schleifpaste. Die ersten 5-7cm spritzt du basislack. Den 1.gang klarlack spritzt du bis ca 10-15cm Den 2.Gang klarlack spritzt du exakt bis ende 20cm (der klarlack endet mit dem 2000er schliff/ deckt diesen aber geradeso komplett ab. Der ,,smartblend" bildet den übergang von klarlack auf die polierte fläche, (ist eigtl eine extrem kurze verdünnung mit filmbildnern und glanzadditiven) Smartblend läuft Schnell, kann aber mit einem heißluftfön schnell angetrocknet werden(da 1k produkt)

[@8hoffa]

Fantastisches Video!!

[@GreasyFingers]

Danke, Herwig!

[@laurentiuprisacariu9905]

and btw..the music was perfect 😁

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, Lautentiu. In fact I’m too quite happy with the music this time. Music from the KZbin lib is getting better all the time.

[@mutley748916]

A Tamiya fan 👍

[@GreasyFingers]

One of my love brands. I got me the shirt when I visited the factory in Japan.

[@MH-ev3wr]

Was that a Tamiya T-shirt you were wearing?

[@GreasyFingers]

Yeap. Before I made 1:1 car models, I made 1:12 bikes, 1:32 WW2 fighters and 1:48 jet fighters.

[@MH-ev3wr]

@@GreasyFingers Me, too! I made 1:24 cars mostly. Now, grown up, I have my 1:1 cars to play with :)

[@GreasyFingers]

@@MH-ev3wr Yes, 1:24 cars when I was younger. And 1:12 Tamiya F1!

[@ovdis]

I see you fixed the door stay mechanism, between the beginning and the end of the video🧐😎

[@GreasyFingers]

Actually I didn’t really fix it, but maybe added some grease? Don’t remember,

[@david05111]

If you were in the states -- or my car was in Germany -- I'd have quite a bit of work for you on my SC.

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, David. Germany in the meantime is a country significantly cheaper than the US. First customers are sending me their cars.

[@remcotissink]

This is not my favorite topic, but I watched anyway. Simply can't skip it. Problem is this: if you polish a part of the car, you need to polish the rest as well. Did I see correctly, you also run radio controlled cars ?

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, Remco. I plan to put a nice coat of dirt and dust over Walter as soon as possible, so I guess the polished parts won’t strike too much. I had a Sand Scorcher and a Frog when I was a kid. When Tamiya re-released the Sand Scorcher ten years ago, I couldn’t resist and thankfully, my son had the right age to let me excite him.

[@Laguna2013]

@@GreasyFingers I had the Tamiya Audi Quattro Rally

[@adamt3332]

Look at your camera for 50-60Hz settings as it pulses couse of lights in the garage

[@GreasyFingers]

Hi Adam. I’m aware, as it can hardly be overseen. There’s no camera settings that can solve the problem, I’ve tried them all. And as I have a daytime job, sometimes filming with artificial light is inevitable. I’m in touch with my landlord to get different lighting. I hope you enjoyed the 99% of the film that aren’t flickering.

[@adamt3332]

@@GreasyFingers i love them all :) but my work is somewhat involved with videoconferencing and it is common issue. What cammera do you use?

[@GreasyFingers]

@@adamt3332 Thanks! I use a Fuji X-T4. With 4K 16:9 it offers 30 and 60 fps and I guess the bloody lamp fires with 60, so it’s either the resonance frequency or half of it.

[@steveloyd2723]

Interesting, it almost seems as if leveling is the essential part of this job.

[@GreasyFingers]

What on earth makes you think that, Steve? 😆

[@mikesage9544]

Sooo schon Johannes. Hast du fleissig Auftrage gesucht?? Dein Werstatt ist voll. Hubsche nomos btw! Grusse Mike

[@GreasyFingers]

Zu fleißig!

[@mikesage9544]

@@GreasyFingers Dann hattets du keine zeit mit mir ein Bier trinken zu gehen......

[@Omegaman1969]

It’s more that the filler will absorb water from behind , not from the painted side. Fibreglass filler is much better, with a skim of polyester on top.

[@GreasyFingers]

Which means through the steel?

[@Omegaman1969]

@@GreasyFingers if there is no weld or rust then polyester is fine. If there are tiny holes from rust repairs or welds then eventually water will get into the polyester and blow the repair out….that’s what I was trying to explain 👍🏻

[@Omegaman1969]

@@GreasyFingers Even so, paint itself has micro pores, if you leave the car wet for prolonged periods or use a car cover ….then you will get issues on areas that have polyester filler ……with or without holes from behind.

[@GreasyFingers]

Yeah, that’s clear, Simon. Applying it over holes is a no go.

[@bradcrossman5068]

Glad to see another vid! Was wondering what you were up to after watching a retro video of numerous Alfa's and Porsche's (amongst others) being abused on the Nurburgring. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnKsqZethKuhh80 Also impressed by your evolution in video quality. The side scrolling intro shots were well done and i don't remember you using that technique before. And yes, i do hope you get insanely rich for your efforts.😀 But one question, was i seeing an example of product placement with the 'Classic Line' mug or was that just a happenstance. Cheers from Eastern Canada!

[@GreasyFingers]

Thank you, Brad. The side scrolling effects I’ve tried for the first time in deed. I started with the camera on top of the workshop trolley, but in the meantime bought a little camera wagon. Filming the mug, believe it or not, was a coincidence. During editing I thought: why not doing my sponsor a favour and I let it in.

[@bradcrossman5068]

@@GreasyFingers I looked for a link to your sponsor but couldn't find one.

[@xhrrdg]

Werner Herzog of cars

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, mate. I hear that from time to time and it’s not a surprise: Werner grew up at the same place then me.