Where Do I Get Touch Up Paint...

[Pete A]

For stone chips, just use the Ford touch-up paint. For larger areas get a panel shop to do it because despite the claims, the Autobarn and other speed shop touch-up paints do not match. Probably depends on the colour. But I had Mandarin, and the stuff I bought from Supercheap was supposed to be Ford Mandarin and the code matched, and it could not have been worse. I eventually took it to a paint shop and it was perfect, even if it cost me considerably more.

[ENVI.BA]

hi NVT

Were you able to get touch up paint ?

would you know the colour code for Envi?

[xr6turboman]

Colour code should be inside the drivers door somewhere... or under the bonnet by the PCM

[XtRmn8]

Colour code should be on the build plate and

Just go to Ford spare parts and they will have touch-up paint for about $10. Just don't expect them to match too well unless your car is white or black.

[berzerker]

Yeah XtRmn8 is right, dont expect it to match, I remember when I got some for my maroon AU falcon, it was WAY darker..

[ENVI.BA]

thanks..... nah mine is in envi too...

I swiped a kerb and did the back wheel and nicked the side skirt a bit so its a little inconspicuous but still want to touch it up

[discostig]

Lightning strike touch up paint has so far left me unimpressed on a large chip I got on my bonnet. Probably needs a sand back and clear though.....

[Chich]

touch up paint will almost never match exactly, its more just a bit of a cover up, and handy to cover any chips that may be either obvious or exposing metal,(to avoid moisture getting beneath the paint and causing a much larger problem) only true fix is to have it done by a professional, which will generally mean painting.

I know there are some guys who get around in vans doing small touch ups, not sure how good they are or if they match it perfect or whatever, but maybe worth a shot...

Edited 23/10/09 06:02 AM by Chich