How do I touch up paint chips or scratches on a mobile pedestal?

For powder-coated steel pedestals, touch-up paint in matching colors is typically available from the manufacturer as a small touch-up pen or bottle. The procedure: clean the chipped area with a damp cloth and allow to dry; apply touch-up paint in thin coats; allow each coat to dry before applying the next. Touch-up paint will not perfectly blend with the surrounding finish (powder coat has a texture and sheen that is difficult to replicate with brush-applied paint) but it prevents the exposed metal from rusting. For laminate pedestals, edge chip repair products (wax repair sticks or melamine repair kits) can fill chips on exposed edge banding. OfficeFurniture2go.com's customer service team can connect you with manufacturer touch-up paint sources — call 1-800-460-0858.