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the touch-up paint i bought from sewell came in silver pen-sized canisters, which is different from the touch-up paint pen in the pic that kickin8 posted.
i don't know how that one works, but the ones i have are a PITA to use and apply.
the one I got has 2 tips...one side for paint and one side for clear coat....
The trick with Lexus touch up paint is to shake it like there's no tomorrow. I mean, really, really, shake the living Sheeit out of it. there's a lot of sentiment in the bottom that takes a while to mix in. Here's how It should be done.
1. Put paint in right hand. shake for a loooooooong time, like, until you arm falls off.
2. When right arm falls off, place paint in left hand and continue shaking.
Seriously, if you shake it for 5 straight minutes, that's not enough, keep going.
I've found that well shaken paint matches pretty good, even silver.
The trick with Lexus touch up paint is to shake it like there's no tomorrow. I mean, really, really, shake the living Sheeit out of it. there's a lot of sediment in the bottom that takes a while to mix in. Here's how It should be done.
1. Put paint in right hand. shake for a loooooooong time, like, until you arm falls off.
2. When right arm falls off, place paint in left hand and continue shaking.
Seriously, if you shake it for 5 straight minutes, that's not enough, keep going.
I've found that well shaken paint matches pretty good, even silver.
After receiving a PM from one of you guys, I would state we too have seen paint that didn't match the way we all know it should from our Lexus touch-up paint bottles. But, with this being said, IS350jet said it best; it's all in the shaking. We too have run into this concern, but soon realized it was just us and the lack of shake well before using.
For those of you who feel attached to your arms and fear too much shaking may cause adverse health concerns, let me know who you are and we'll get more paint to you. Afterall, that's why we're here.
Best place to go is your local shop that paints a lot aftermarket parts. When the shop that painted my lip kit, they gave me a extra bottle of touch up just in case, and it matches perfect. Try to buff it out if you have already applied it to your car.
I have the tungsten pearl touch up from the dealer - classic WalMart packaging except, in addition to the brush, it has a pen in the cap, too. After sgaking, this is a pretty good match. Shake, Shake, Shake!!!
07-22-09, 05:10 AM
