The present invention discloses a surface coating repair method and associated apparatus that reduce the level of skill required to perform a quality repair of blemishes, graffiti, coating damages and corrosion on the surface of automobiles, boats, aircrafts, machineries, motorbikes, bicycles, washing machines, refrigerators, light fixtures, fence posts, doors, furniture, and other industrial, household appliances and building structures. This is achieved by providing a method of effectively preparing and protecting a damaged surface using abrasive wool sucked with a cleaning and protective liquid, by providing a method of mixing touch-up paint that matches the color of a damaged organic or metallic coating, and by providing an effective and inexpensive surface maintenance and coating repair kit that includes apparatus and materials for performing surface preparation, paint mixing and paint application.