 Where to buy touch up paint?, I need some to hold me over till I paint the whole thing. |
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| sarivers2001 |
 Aug 24 2023, 11:25 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 56 Joined: 16-August 23 From: California Member No.: 27,527 Region Association: Northern California  |
Surfing around this site, I have found that a number of members have recommended “Dr. Color Chip” touch up paint and similar products, although those tended to be quite a bit older posts. (I’m still learning how to more effectively search this site for topics.)
My car generally has quite beautiful original paint, and from 20 feet, it still looks great. Of course, when you get really close, it has some chips, especially in the front where you’d expect. I am debating whether to try filling in some of the bigger of the chips with touch paint, but I have never worked with touch up paint before, and I am concerned about screwing this up and putting little “zits” on the car. (I do know that I should first find some hidden spot on the car to test the paint color to ensure it’s the correct color.) Any recommendations re: Dr. Color Chip? Any alternative products? Any advice about how to properly use touch up paint to in fill chips and then properly blend them in with the surrounding paint? Many thanks in advance! Steven |
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| Steve |
Aug 24 2023, 11:28 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,857 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Laguna Niguel, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California 
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I’ve used these guys over the years.. https://www.automotivetouchup.com/touch-up-...AiAAEgIcUPD_BwE
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| Front yard mechanic |
Aug 24 2023, 01:05 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,321 Joined: 23-July 15 From: New Mexico Member No.: 18,984 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(Steve @ Aug 24 2023, 09:28 AM)  I’m at three weeks now waiting for paint from these guys |
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| EvilOlderBrother |
Aug 24 2023, 01:27 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 63 Joined: 20-January 18 From: Whidbey Island Member No.: 21,815 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(Steve @ Aug 24 2023, 12:28 PM) Used them multiple times with good results. They custom blend when ordered so you will have to wait a while to get it. If you have a Wesco paint shop anywhere near, take a section of the existing car (headlight bucket etc) into them and they will custom match it. I did this on a '69 MGB and the match was perfect. Then go to Ammo NYC and look at his video of chip touch ups. Not that hard but it takes practice. |
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| Bullethead |
Aug 24 2023, 01:40 PM
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Oil Cooled heart Group: Members Posts: 914 Joined: 24-June 10 From: South Florida Member No.: 11,875 Region Association: South East States
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Have also used TouchUpDirect.com, both companies are fast and provide accurate color matches. Being able to get product in several formats is useful, from touch-up pens to two pack paint, but rattle cans are the most convenient.
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