touch up paint
Pro
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From: Mt. Laurel NJ
Re: touch up paint (dcxguy)
dcxguy
Try "paintscratch.com". They sell 1/2oz. and 2oz. bottles, and 12.5oz spray cans of touchup paint for most cars from 1952 to present. I purchased a 1/2oz. bottle of #988 Molboro Maroon and it matched my paint very well.
CUL Jim
Try "paintscratch.com". They sell 1/2oz. and 2oz. bottles, and 12.5oz spray cans of touchup paint for most cars from 1952 to present. I purchased a 1/2oz. bottle of #988 Molboro Maroon and it matched my paint very well.
CUL Jim
Burning Brakes
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From: Newberg OR
Re: touch up paint (dcxguy)
You could also try going to a good paint/restoration shop. I just had some work done on my '67, and they gave me some additional paint. They mixed it themselves to match mine, and did an excellent job. Getting OTC paint that claims to be the same color as yours may not blend so well. Getting paint from someone who mixes it to match yours might be an easier way to go. Might not be cheap though!
- Jeff
- Jeff
Race Director
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Re: touch up paint (Jim_C)
Paging Jim_C
Jimmy,
Thanks for the info on "Paintscratch.com". They're not cheap, but a spray can of 64 Daytona Blue isn't found in Wallmart either. :cheers:
Jimmy,
Thanks for the info on "Paintscratch.com". They're not cheap, but a spray can of 64 Daytona Blue isn't found in Wallmart either. :cheers:
Pro
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From: Mt. Laurel NJ
Re: touch up paint (7vettes)
7vettes
You're right, not cheap, but it's the only place I've found that supplies small amounts of paint for our old cars.
If you're fixing scratches, check out http://www.langka.com
CUL JIm
You're right, not cheap, but it's the only place I've found that supplies small amounts of paint for our old cars.
If you're fixing scratches, check out http://www.langka.com
CUL JIm
Instructor
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From: Huntington Beach CA
Re: touch up paint (Jim_C)
I have had good results using the Chip Kit from Pro Motorccar Products in MI. The kit has these tiny Pro Touch brushes which apply and lift off paint allowing you to fill the chip over time the more time the better. It has a fiberglass brush which cleans out the scratch if rust would be problem and #2000 wet sanding paper, ultra fine polish compund a small rubber sanding block and some clear coat. The instructions are very detailed and I have made undetectible chip repairs with this system. promotorcarproducts.com 1-800-33GAUGE
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Re: touch up paint (dcxguy)
Thanks guys - I ordered some paint from paintscratch.com. I'll let you know how it works shortly!!!
Eckler's doesn't carry paint for mid-years that I can tell - just for later model cars. Thanks again for all of the help!!!
Eckler's doesn't carry paint for mid-years that I can tell - just for later model cars. Thanks again for all of the help!!!