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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 10:23 AM
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I have a 2006 vert (Machine Silver) with the stock grey 5 spoke painted wheels. Do you where I can get paint to touch up a couple of curb rash burns? It looks "flatter" than the silver body paint.

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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 10:46 AM
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I think this company can provide it but not sure. Here is a link to their FAQ and what they say. Good luck.

http://www.automotivetouchup.com/faq.htm
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Same here. I have a few tiny curb rashes.

I am told that the color name is "Light Warm Nickel" and wrote down a paint code somebody (from this site, I think) posted. I'll try to find it and post later today.

Update: I have written down "Light Warm Nickel" and code WA 837K, but am not sure the number is correct.

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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 12:17 PM
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From what I've read the dealership body shop can get you a small bottle of touch up paint.
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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Easy Rhino


Same here. I have a few tiny curb rashes.

I am told that the color name is "Light Warm Nickel" and wrote down a paint code somebody (from this site, I think) posted. I'll try to find it and post later today.

Update: I have written down "Light Warm Nickel" and code WA 837K, but am not sure the number is correct.
thanks, letme know when you check, dealer can't find this code.

thanks

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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 02:27 PM
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Seems like Easy's code matches #s given in Rick's referenced website for Corvette. Maybe a call to automotive touchup?
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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Easy Rhino


Same here. I have a few tiny curb rashes.

I am told that the color name is "Light Warm Nickel" and wrote down a paint code somebody (from this site, I think) posted. I'll try to find it and post later today.

Update: I have written down "Light Warm Nickel" and code WA 837K, but am not sure the number is correct.

Success! It is the right code! I have ordered it from the URl in the previous message.

norman
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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 03:51 PM
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Success! It is the right code! I have ordered it from the URl in the previous message.

norman
Norm!

You broke the code.

Are you saying that you found a supplier??

Do tell more.
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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 06:50 AM
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Norm!

You broke the code.

Are you saying that you found a supplier??

Do tell more.

Yes, I have ordered from Skip at the following company

http://www.automotivetouchup.com/faq.htm

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Yes, I have ordered from Skip at the following company

http://www.automotivetouchup.com/faq.htm

norm
That's Great. I have nad that number but have had no luck finding any of this stuff.

I did not find that color on their search function, therefore, I am guessing that you had to call and speak with them?
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Anyone had any luck finding touch up paint for comp-grey wheels?
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Originally Posted by PHILLIP YOUNG
Anyone had any luck finding touch up paint for comp-grey wheels?
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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 02:40 PM
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Thankyou Harley
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Originally Posted by Easy Rhino
That's Great. I have nad that number but have had no luck finding any of this stuff.

I did not find that color on their search function, therefore, I am guessing that you had to call and speak with them?
Yes, if you click the link I posted (#2 above) it takes you to their FAQ. They say they have wheel paint but you have to contact them directly.
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I guess I'm just "lucky" - I never "curb rashed" my wheels in 20K miles! They are now sitting in my garage with tires that are very nice - in case I need them. ??!!
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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by dkrhardy
I guess I'm just "lucky" - I never "curb rashed" my wheels in 20K miles! They are now sitting in my garage with tires that are very nice - in case I need them. ??!!
Well, u r lucky!

The wheels are so soft, I am sure I could chew right through them
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