Where do you get touch up paint?
11/12/16, 08:00 PM
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Where do you get touch up paint?
I finally picked up my 2017 in lightning blue this week. It's a gorgeous color, especially when the sun shines on it. But inevitably, it will get scratches and dings, so I want to get some touch up paint. Where do y'all go for yours? Any particular recommendations or warnings?
11/13/16, 08:08 AM
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I've bought from these guys and had perfect match on my metallic Sterling Gray:
http://www.automotivetouchup.com/
http://www.automotivetouchup.com/
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11/13/16, 10:21 AM
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Certain colors are not that easy to get, especially if you want a spray can.
Sterling Gray is not available as a spray can anywhere, so I had to order it custom, like the site I mentioned above which did a great job.
Not sure if Lightning Blue is the same.
Sterling Gray is not available as a spray can anywhere, so I had to order it custom, like the site I mentioned above which did a great job.
Not sure if Lightning Blue is the same.
11/15/16, 06:29 AM
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I would start with the dealership first. If no luck, that site recommended above has worked well most of the time for me as well. Only had trouble once with them but the color was red on an older car which is really tough to match up.
11/15/16, 04:14 PM
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I've bought from these guys and had perfect match on my metallic Sterling Gray:
http://www.automotivetouchup.com/
http://www.automotivetouchup.com/
I also found a local auto parts place with an expert mixer (who own a Mustang).
11/15/16, 06:05 PM
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For chips I used Dr Color chip. It seemed to work well and they did a good job for matching my paint.
11/15/16, 11:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Sarge
I finally picked up my 2017 in lightning blue this week. It's a gorgeous color, especially when the sun shines on it. But inevitably, it will get scratches and dings, so I want to get some touch up paint. Where do y'all go for yours? Any particular recommendations or warnings?
11/17/16, 07:48 PM
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I recognize this wasn't your question, but it's the rock chips that are hardest to avoid. Since I know I can never color match a metallic perfectly, my solution to these consists of paint protection film on the hood, fenders and lower doors and mud guards on all four wheels.
11/19/16, 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Sarge
I'll look into that. Do you have any recommendations on where to get good protection film? I already have mud guards.
First thing I would do is call the closest "high end car dealer" and ask them if they sell cars with paint protection and who they use. I live in Tucson and there are only 2 shops here (that I know of) that do it.
Just FYI it can get expensive. I think I paid about $500 to get my bumper done for example. Full hood was about the same because it's bigger but simpler. The pricing is based on materials as well as the nook and cranny factor.
Edit: Maybe you're trying to do this yourself? My installer used Xpel if that helps.
Last edited by berzerk_1980; 11/19/16 at 03:05 PM.
11/22/16, 07:58 PM
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