Touching up minor paintwork damage
Damage should be repaired immediately to prevent further impairment of the paintwork.
Note
If the car's foil1 is damaged, it is possible to repair so that the damage does not worsen. However, differences in colour and gloss will most likely occur. If this is significant, it is recommended that the entire foil finish be replaced. Contact Polestar Customer Support for more information.
Materials that may be needed
- Primer – a special adhesive primer in a spray can is available for e.g. plastic-coated bumpers.
- Basecoat and clearcoat - available in spray cans or as touch-up pens/sticks2.
- Masking tape.
- Fine sand paper.
Applying touch-up paint to the damaged surface
If the damage has not reached down to the metal, the touch-up paint can be applied directly after the surface has been cleaned.
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Apply a piece of masking tape over the damaged surface. Then remove the tape to remove any loose paint.
If the damage is down to the metal, use of a primer is appropriate. In the event of damage to a plastic surface, an adhesive primer should be used to give better results - spray into the lid of the spray can and brush on thinly.
For scratches, implement the same procedure but mask around the damaged area to protect the undamaged paintwork.
Contact Polestar Customer Support for information on touch-up pens and spray paints for touching up paintwork damage.