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Are you wondering how to touch up your car paint at home? We got your back. With lots of experience in this field, the team at touchupdirect.com knows how hard it can look touching up broken paints, and scratches. In this guide, we break down the steps that help to give your car that perfect gloss after a scratch. 

Step 1: Find the right paint

Finding the perfect paint that matches your car’s original paint is the first step towards a successful touch-up. To find the perfect color match for the car, check its firewall, and you’ll get a plate with the body number and color code which you will use when looking for the perfect match. If you’re dealing with a deep cut, be sure also to buy a primer.

Step 2: Clear the area of dirt, and rust

To make the primer adhere to the spot, you need to clear it of any dirt/rust. This means that you may need to use a rust arrestor so you can get rid of the rust that may develop below the new paint.

Step 3: Sand, and wash the area

After clearing the dirt, be sure to sand the area to make it easy for the primer to adhere to it. After sanding it, wash it clean to clear any dirt, wax, filler residues and the rust arrestor if you used it. Allow it to dry.

Step 4: Apply primer to the surface

The primer here will help conceal the surface from rust. It also makes it easier for the new paint to adhere to the surface. If the area of the paint is not deep cut, simply apply the paint. Depending on the cut, the primer may not be necessary. You may need to use a toothpick to apply it. Optionally, you may also use a tiny brush to apply it, making sure it doesn’t spill over to the original paint.

Step 5: Mix your ideal paint in touch up bottle, and apply it evenly on the scratch or broken paint area. 

It’s advisable that you use it inwardly from the edges, so it adheres well. After application, let your car dry in the shade for some days. Once it’s completely dry, be sure to polish it to ensure that it’s all uniform with the touched up region.

Conclusion

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College applications can be hard, even for a straight A’s and star of the basketball team student. There is all the essays and applications you have to write, and if you are applying to more than one campus- which you most probably are, then it is the same process all over again. 

This is where college consulting comes in. These are people and companies dedicated to helping you apply to all your desired colleges in a way that will guarantee you entry to more than just one of them. 

If you are planning to apply to an Ivy League college, then you need some extra help. This is why Ivy select was formed. See, admission rates to these universities is literally so low, it’s at single digits. As a candidate, it is expected of you to have the highest grades and test scores, plus probably be engaged in an extra-curricular activity, and not just any. Their talents and skills are supposed to be somehow beneficial to their desired campus too, not just themselves, for example, activities that will look good on you include student government, the arts, the debate team, volunteer work and community service, internships, the student newspaper, athletics are a big win that can bag you scholarships too. 

Getting down to the nitty-gritty

A college admissions consultant like Ivy Select has spent a lot of time researching about colleges, studying their entry points and requirements. They know what kind of applications will get you in.

You also do not have to wait till admissions period to get in touch with a consultant. By reaching out whilst still even in high school, they can advice you on what extra-curricular activities you should take part in, how to get maximum test scores, and what else would look good on your report.

Ivy Select has helped students get into top Ivy League colleges like Harvard, Yale, MIT, Oxford, John Hopkins, and other top medical colleges in the world. The consultants have a wide knowledge in college admissions, some having even being alumni some of these universities.

So save yourself the hassle of having to wing it and write all those college application letters to all those colleges. Hire a consultant that will walk you through this whole process, and at the same time guide you on how to put your best foot forward, and guarantee you top notch college admission. 

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If the thought of eating garbanzo beans, commonly known as chickpeas, leaves you a little queasy, you might be surprised to find out that they are the primary ingredient in the creamy Middle Eastern spread known as hummus. In fact, “hummus” is an Arabic word meaning chickpeas. To prepare this dish, the beans are cooked, mashed and blended with a sesame seed paste called tahini as well as salt, garlic, olive oil, cumin, chili peppers if desired and lemon juice. The mixture is then spread on pita bread. It can also be used as a dip for vegetables and crackers.

While the origins of hummus are vague, its roots definitely go back into the ancient world. Even Plato and Socrates mention the nutritional values of this chickpea concoction. As is the case with the garam masala curry spice blends of India and Pakistan, cooks pride themselves on their particular unique take on hummus, and many towns boast of having the best hummus in the world.

In addition to its savory flavor, hummus can be a healthy part of any diet, including vegetarian and vegan health plans. When eaten with grains, it is a complete protein. Furthermore, it is high in iron, vitamin C, fiber and potassium. These days, hummus can be purchased in the refrigerated sections of most mainstream supermarkets. However, you can make your own healthy, fresh chickpea spread in a matter of minutes. Try it tonight, and you just might brag that your hummus is the best in the land.
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