getting factory match touch up paint
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 2,786
Likes: 7
From: Iowa
getting factory match touch up paint
does anyone know a source for a rattle can of touch up paint? I have a 99 Torch Red. I found it in the book at auto parts stores, but they only carry the little finger nail polish style cans in that color. the rattle can is listed in the book but they don't stock it and they say they can't even order it! I've been to Advance Auto, Autozone, and NAPA...I can't believe its so hard to find!
I want to do some painting to things like the front plate bracket and headlights surrounds. I might just get a body shop to do it, but they are expensive!
I want to do some painting to things like the front plate bracket and headlights surrounds. I might just get a body shop to do it, but they are expensive!
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 6,007
Likes: 2
From: Manteo NC
I would go through Gene or I got mine in Van Nuys, California through a company, sorry can't remember their name, but a lot of other people have gone through the same company that are on here, hopefully someone will remember their name.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 7,430
Likes: 4,829
From: BEST Corn-Nation
2015 C5 of the Year Winner
You peaked my interest!!
I would like to know where to get some of this as well. Would be a lot cheaper then a body shop like you said. Thanks for posting this.
I would like to know where to get some of this as well. Would be a lot cheaper then a body shop like you said. Thanks for posting this.
Pro
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 681
Likes: 2
From: The Woodlands TX
Administrator
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 368,415
Likes: 24,799
From: In a parallel universe. Currently own 2014 Stingray Coupe.
C7 of the Year - Modified Finalist 2021
MO Events Coordinator
St. Jude Co-Organizer
St. Jude Donor '03 thru '26
NCM Sinkhole Donor
CI 5, 8 & 11 Veteran
Try Bob in the Parts Department at Fichtner Chevy. 
Safety Car
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 4,653
Likes: 6
From: North Royalton, OH
St. Jude Donor '06-'07
Do you have O'Reilly's? If you don't go to the dealer, they carry DupliColor small (and some big) rattle cans - EDSGM510W Torch Red. I've got a can of it in front of me... 
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years
Joe Kucinski
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Pro
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 562
Likes: 21
From: Southington Connecticut
I also had difficulty finding Torch Red in a spray can. Local chain auto parts stores don't carry. But NAPA does have and can get it. I found a NAPA distribution center in the area that had several cans in stock. Check out NAPA's website for a customer service number. Can't buy from them direct on line but they can tell you who they shipped stock in your area.
Good luck
Good luck
Instructor
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 151
Likes: 0
From: DFW Texas
Last edited by KidShalene; Mar 28, 2008 at 02:14 AM.
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 1,097
Likes: 191
From: Vienna VA
I got mine a the local NAPA store, but I'm having a hard time finding paint for one of my other cars.
I found the 99 Torch Red here ($5.99) , but haven't bought from them:
http://www.autobarn.net/dupds-series.html
I found the 99 Torch Red here ($5.99) , but haven't bought from them:
http://www.autobarn.net/dupds-series.html
Pro
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 675
Likes: 2
From: Indy Indiana
I stopped by O'Reilly's and they ordered me two cans and they were around 5 bucks each. Good thing is that the distribution center is here in town and they had them in stock there, so I got them the next day. The dealership wanted $15 bucks for a small can, and I am too impatient to wait a week to order online.
