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Old 10-06-11, 09:13 AM
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Default Automotivetouchup.com paint for color matched?

I stumbled across this site and saw that they had color matched paint for the IS350, anyway, I was wondering how close of a match you thought the color would be. I like the fact that you can buy it in an aerosol spray can b/c i'm thinking about color-matching my front grille surround. Do you think this is a good way to go?

http://www.automotivetouchup.com/cho...us&model=IS350
Old 10-06-11, 09:16 AM
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I used them for touch up painting my wife's RSX and my previous Honda Civic.

It's pretty spot on color matching.

But you also have to know what you are doing... if you get only the paint, you also need a clear coat.

If you're painting the grille surround, don't forget to hit it with primer if you want the paint to last.
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I think it also depends on the color of your car. I have starfire pearl and had a difficult time trying to match the paint with the correct amount of layers etc.
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I ordered Obsidian Touch up paint from Automotivetouchup.com. I think the match is great.

I use the touch up paint for rock pings on the front bumper.

I clean the pecks with Alcohol, allow to dry and apply touch up paint with a toothpick. It works good for me and the paint "stays" It is not perfect but much better than it was.

. After the paint dries, I wax the spot and wait for the next freaking rock ping. I hate rock pings but there is no avoiding them.
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