Touching up a small chip on Kia Sorento cargo door... need some advice

Kia Models Forum Sorento
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I’ve got a new Kia Sorento and noticed a small chip on the top of the cargo door. I wanted to fix it up quickly to avoid any rust, but I was told that part of the door might be plastic. Does that sound right? I also bought a bottle of touch-up paint from the auto parts store, and the salesperson told me it already has the clear coat mixed in. But when I checked online, it said the clear coat should be applied separately after the base coat dries. Not sure which advice to follow. Any thoughts?

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Yeah, if it’s the rear spoiler part on the top of the liftgate, it’s definitely plastic. No need to worry about rust there.

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Della said:
Yeah, if it’s the rear spoiler part on the top of the liftgate, it’s definitely plastic. No need to worry about rust there.

That’s a relief. Thanks for confirming!

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I’ve heard of some touch-up paints with the clear coat mixed in, but I usually do them separately to be safe. It gives a nicer finish in my experience.

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Malik said:
I’ve heard of some touch-up paints with the clear coat mixed in, but I usually do them separately to be safe. It gives a nicer finish in my experience.

Makes sense. I’m leaning towards doing them separately just to be sure.

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It depends on the brand. Some touch-up paints do include clear coat, but you can always add another layer of clear coat afterward for extra protection.

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YukiJane said:
It depends on the brand. Some touch-up paints do include clear coat, but you can always add another layer of clear coat afterward for extra protection.

Good point. Maybe I’ll just throw on a clear coat layer for peace of mind.

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I used the O’Reilly brand before, and it did a decent job. You could still add a clear coat if you want a little more shine and durability.

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Barbara said:
I used the O’Reilly brand before, and it did a decent job. You could still add a clear coat if you want a little more shine and durability.

Thanks, I think that’s the way I’ll go. Better safe than sorry.

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Just make sure the surface is clean before applying the paint, especially since it’s plastic. You’ll get a smoother finish that way.

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Kashton said:
Just make sure the surface is clean before applying the paint, especially since it’s plastic. You’ll get a smoother finish that way.

Got it, I’ll make sure to clean it up well beforehand.