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Old Nov 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
 
Old Nov 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
 
Old Nov 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 Nov 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.
 
Old Nov 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.
 
Old Nov 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.
 
Old Nov 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
 
Old Nov 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
 
Old Nov 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.
 
Old Nov 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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