Assault Phaser paint scratches

[dragon53]

I have an expensive Master Replicas/Corgi 1/1 scale Star Trek Assault Phaser similar to the photo below.
I recently noticed it has accumulated a lot of scratches to the matte black paint and would like to know if it is possible to repaint the blemished area so that it looks brand new.

Here are the details:
1. The Phaser has a metal body finished in a matte gun black paint.
2. The scratches are a numerous and obvious and cover about one square inch around the 2 front vent holes.

Any suggestions on the best way to cover the scratches so the Phaser looks like new?

[dragon53]

I was thinking about buying either Tamiya or Testors flat black acrylic paint, but I don't know if they are the exact match for the original paint on the Phaser.
Also, I'm not sure what method to apply the paint such as the "Dean Kleine"/SSHQ method for repainting the JSI F-14 "Spotcat" (using a small sponge to dab on the acrylic paint) or using spray can, airbrush, etc.

Here's a closeup of another Phaser showing its flat black finish and roughly the same area where my Phaser's scratches are located.

[granch]

Hi,
I've tried to restore/repaint old things like Dinky Toys vintage airplanes and some weapons a long time ago and gave up. First, it seems that restored stuff are of less value than the original thing, so you have to pay a value loss to get only a better visual effect. Second, it is nearly unpossible to get the exact matching tone or colour, even if you know and could get the original colour/brand. Because you would have to age the repainted area.
The less worse way would be to remove all the paint and make it new overall in a room with constant light and temperature. If you do like that, may I recommand you to make some trials with different brands on other surfaces than the object to restore before, and compare the result under different light condition (neon, sunshine, flash picture...): I thought I got the exact matching colour to repaint a BBI helicopter door, but my pics showed me something else. And I didn't take in account that different surfaces, less or more smooth with the same paint appear finally different... Good luck!

[YT]

I have the same piece in my collection as well, personally I would just leave the scratches alone unless they are really bad. I think with the finish on that piece you just call it battle damage/weathering. If you really want to refinish it I would recommend sanding down with a very fine sandpaper, possibly even filling the scratches with a filler then possibly Tamiya NATO Black would be a good match and I would paint the entire cowl with an airbrush.

[dragon53]

Here are photos of the scratches.
Back to my original question---I was thinking about buying either Tamiya or Testors flat black acrylic paint, but I don't know if they are the exact match for the original paint on the Phaser.
Also, I'm not sure what method to apply the paint such as the "Dean Kleine"/SSHQ method for repainting the JSI F-14 "Spotcat" (using a small sponge to dab on the acrylic paint) or using spray can, airbrush, etc.
Can I repaint the Phaser myself to brand-new condition?