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03-18-12, 01:52 PM

Timothyj

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Who makes the best touch up paint? I have a 04 ES dark blue, the touch up paint from the dealer is way off. As soon as my work picks up I'll have it done right. Anyone on try Dr. Colorchip?

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03-22-12, 02:04 AM

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If the color has faded, ANY touch up paint you buy based on color code will be off. Just some food for thought OP :/

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03-22-12, 05:20 AM

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From what I have read Dr Colorchip is pretty popular but i have yet to try it for myself. IF the paint is faded then no matter what you get its going to be off.

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03-23-12, 11:11 PM

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It probably looks different without clearcoat.

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03-24-12, 03:52 AM

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There IS a product out there that uses paint tabs, if you're interested... I have in NO WAY tried this yet, so it is up to you how to approach this, the tutorial looks extremely straight forward and the touch up looked great!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=Pv5gTgA3OpM