a local repair or prior coating needs preparation before a new finish is considered. Prepare and touch up the agreed small accessible exterior areas with compatible materials, keeping the repair boundaries clear.
Signs: a local repair or prior coating needs preparation before a new finish is considered or the surface is scuffed, patchy, weathered or no longer presents evenly. Causes: surface damage that needs preparation before finishing or normal use, weather exposure or aged coating.
Include nearby glass, paving, plants and fittings in the photographs. A small paint area can still need careful protection. Access to neighbouring property or removal of fixtures should never be assumed from the size of the mark.
A touch-up can differ in sheen, texture or colour from aged paint. Agree whether a visible local finish is acceptable before proceeding. Repainting a complete component may be a better separate option, but it must not be silently added to the spot-work quote.
Follow curing instructions and expect that weathered surrounding paint can limit the match. Discuss wider repainting separately if needed. Limits: Small accessible sound exterior spots only. No full exterior restoration, waterproofing, hazardous coating disturbance or specialist high-access work.