Magnesium Wheels-touch up paint?
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Joined: Jul 2012
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Ecklers carries it
I bought some for a minor chip at Ecklers ($14) for my magnesium wheels.
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1998-2004.html
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1998-2004.html
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Joined: Jun 2009
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From: South Dakota
I tried the duplicolor 482 and it didn't seem to be an exact match.
I tried the GM touch up paint from the dealer and it didn't seem to be an exact match either.
I don't know if my original wheels have faded a little or what. I was surprised that the 482 seemed to be a better match than the genuine GM paint.
The 482 was pretty close match, and not too noticeable, but I know it is there so it stands out to me. Fortunately I only had a couple small nicks.
Good luck.
I tried the GM touch up paint from the dealer and it didn't seem to be an exact match either.
I don't know if my original wheels have faded a little or what. I was surprised that the 482 seemed to be a better match than the genuine GM paint.
The 482 was pretty close match, and not too noticeable, but I know it is there so it stands out to me. Fortunately I only had a couple small nicks.
Good luck.
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Instructor
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 242
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From: Saint Charles MO
Magnesium Wheel paint touch up
GM has discontinued the touch up paint but a few dealers still have it. AutoZone had the Duplicolor 482 ($8.05 w/ tax) and it looks good!!
Thanks everyone for the info.
Thanks everyone for the info.
