Sydney roof repairs - What to do about scratches on colorbond metal roofs

There is no way to stop accidental scratches on a colorbond roof.
So, how are colorbond paint scratches repaire
What can be done when colorbond metal gets scratched during or after the installation?
Since colorbond is painted zincalume metal, there is an urban myth that any scratches can simply be repaired by a spray of 'Touch-up' paint.
This solution may look effective in the short term.
But it will destroy the look of a new roof in no time...
So, what is the solution?
In this video, I present my 'take' on how to treat (repair) scratches on colorbond metal.

[@tonytan5945]

Great tip!

[@poptoptom]

Or use a cotton q tip to apply the paint directly to the scratch to minimise back spray splatter, multiple coats makes it better also 👍👍

[@user-fi3uu2ry8i]

This will still be noticeable if in a visual location, especially with monument colour

[@wegood-bh9oo]

What if there is corrosion appearing on the scratch? How do you treat that?

[@RoofRepairsSydney]

Corrosion will not usually appear at scratches. The zincalume coating will 'heal' even the deepest scratches. For example at the cut exposed edges of the colorbond metal, there is no corrosion.