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Old 11-23-2010, 12:09 AM
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so even tho id consider my paint immaculate it is still 16 years old and there are a few small scratches but i cant find touch up paint anywhere for my color any help please
 
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Old 11-23-2010, 08:59 AM
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went to my local body shop for my color and its +$100 per quart, and thats the smallest amount they could get
 
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Old 11-23-2010, 09:23 AM
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I don't know what paint code you have, but check on here.. I think on there they refer to it as Dark Yellow Green Metallic, which I believe is the same as the Polo Green but I'm not 100%.
http://www.automotivetouchup.com/cho...t&model=Camaro
I was able to find our Jeep's color on here, after not being able to find it anywhere else. It's under $10 for a small touch up bottle.
 

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Old 11-23-2010, 10:10 AM
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^ That's a nice source. Keep in mind even the little touch up bottles are base coat only and need to be clear coated.
 
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Old 11-23-2010, 11:01 AM
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I have painted a sideview mirror with paint from www.touchuppaintonline.com and the paint matched well. IIRC, they also have the small little bottles of paint you can use to touch up little paint chips.
 
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Old 11-23-2010, 11:41 AM
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Yeah like Camaro 69 said, you need clear coat also.
And for fine scratches and small chips, I recommend putting the paint a fine line painting pen for a neater and more accurate touch up.
http://www.hofcraft.com/loewcornellpaintingtools.htm
It's down toward the bottom of the page, it's called Loew Cornell Fine Line Painting Pen. I just fill the well with paint, do any touch ups needed, then clean the pen out with lacquer thinner.
 
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Old 11-23-2010, 06:01 PM
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thanx guys ill check those out

yea i knew that you needed to clear too and the pen sounds like a great idea much cleaner
 
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Old 11-24-2010, 02:26 AM
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I would stay away from buying "touch up" paint. I never seen a car with a good touch up paint job
 
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Old 11-24-2010, 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Knightrider03m
I would stay away from buying "touch up" paint. I never seen a car with a good touch up paint job
If you have an exact match and you actually do it right then it will look good. I worked as a detailer, I know how to do it the right way and make it look good.
 
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Old 11-24-2010, 12:29 PM
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if its done right it could look very good and its alot cheaper than getting the car painted
 


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