touch up paint

Blemish concealing finish

Touch up paint is paint kept on hand to cover small flaws—scratches, chips, or scuffs—on a previously painted surface.

Cars often come with a small bottle matched to the original color: I used the touch up paint on the door ding.

The term also applies to small quantities used for walls, furniture, or other surfaces needing spot repairs rather than full repainting.

Related

ding · nick · blend · match · coat · clear coat · primer · clear · spot · fix · buff · sand · fender · bumper · bodywork · auto body · body shop · garage

Categories
Opposites
surface treatment approach

touch up paintpaint stripper

Chemical that dissolves finishes

paint remover · strip down · scrape off

surface condition action

touch up paintscratch

Superficial wound or mark

damage · mar · chip · scuff · scrape off

Family

touch, paint, touched, touching, touches, touchable, untouchable, touchy, painted

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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G