Touch Up Paint
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My dealer wanted to charge me $26 for one vial of each color. I politely declined. I called the guys at www.oemfordparts.com and they gave me a better price, but I didn't have to color codes with me at the time and I've yet to order it. I think it was 8 or 9 bucks a piece.
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Hi Y'all....
One of the first things I do whenever I buy a new vehicle whether it be used or brand new, is buy the manufacturers touch in paint.
Just to deal with minor stone chips and hairline scratches that buffing will not erase.
I bought the touch in paint from my dealer for $19.49.
That was for 2 tubes, paint and lacquer.
As my next vehicle will be my 59th you can see I have had a fair bit of experience with this process!
I must say that the paint for my chestnut colored truck is superb.
I don't know if it is particularly to do with a relatively dark color, but the paint goes on really easily.
The consistency of the paint seems just right for the job in hand.
Small blemishes just disappear when used carefully.
Do like the professionals and use your non painting hand as a rest for the hand the paint stick is in and apply only when you are sure you have wiped any excess off the brush on the rim of the tube.
Make sure the end of the brush is cut at a slight angle to enable even the finest of lines to be filled.
I must say I have found this particular paint really satisfying to use.
Other vehicles I walk round dreading finding marks...this one I almost relish the chance to try my hand again.
AND NO SKAGEL YOU CAN'T COME AND DING MY TRUCK TO GIVE ME MORE PRACTICE TO MAKE UP FOR OUR PREVIOUS THREATS TO THROW ROCKS AT TOMAS !!
One of the first things I do whenever I buy a new vehicle whether it be used or brand new, is buy the manufacturers touch in paint.
Just to deal with minor stone chips and hairline scratches that buffing will not erase.
I bought the touch in paint from my dealer for $19.49.
That was for 2 tubes, paint and lacquer.
As my next vehicle will be my 59th you can see I have had a fair bit of experience with this process!
I must say that the paint for my chestnut colored truck is superb.
I don't know if it is particularly to do with a relatively dark color, but the paint goes on really easily.
The consistency of the paint seems just right for the job in hand.
Small blemishes just disappear when used carefully.
Do like the professionals and use your non painting hand as a rest for the hand the paint stick is in and apply only when you are sure you have wiped any excess off the brush on the rim of the tube.
Make sure the end of the brush is cut at a slight angle to enable even the finest of lines to be filled.
I must say I have found this particular paint really satisfying to use.
Other vehicles I walk round dreading finding marks...this one I almost relish the chance to try my hand again.
AND NO SKAGEL YOU CAN'T COME AND DING MY TRUCK TO GIVE ME MORE PRACTICE TO MAKE UP FOR OUR PREVIOUS THREATS TO THROW ROCKS AT TOMAS !!
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06-26-2002, 06:36 AM
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Hey Lenny,
Where and the heck have you been? BTW, all that talk about how great that touch-up paint is to work with was almost leading me to think you probably make a mixed drink with that stuff too. Your story was convincing enough to think you're selling that stuff to us
. Okay, I'll take a couple dozen bottles...SOLD.
The KR S'Crew is my third F150 and it's the only one that Ford didn't supply touch-up paint after the sale for free in the mail. Maybe they didn't send free touch-up paint 'cause of the rare colors or they are just getting to be cheap asses.
Keep in touch...without paint!
~DM~
Where and the heck have you been? BTW, all that talk about how great that touch-up paint is to work with was almost leading me to think you probably make a mixed drink with that stuff too. Your story was convincing enough to think you're selling that stuff to us
. Okay, I'll take a couple dozen bottles...SOLD.The KR S'Crew is my third F150 and it's the only one that Ford didn't supply touch-up paint after the sale for free in the mail. Maybe they didn't send free touch-up paint 'cause of the rare colors or they are just getting to be cheap asses.
Keep in touch...without paint!
~DM~
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06-26-2002, 08:46 AM
Sure would've been nice to have some with the truck.... Life would be much easier....
Question: Do I need to buy the laquer as Lent mentions? Doesn't the touch up paint have some degree of 'luster' to it without the laquer (clearcoat).
The rock gash (toothbrush head for scale)
As you can see, it's a fairly large ding and is in the plastic of the front grille. It has depth and isn't just a 'surficial paint chip'. I'm going to (per the helpful instruction of Intel486 from the general care forum) start building the paint from the bottom of the gash out and then take some 2000 grit sandpaper and wet sand it back to life... and then of course polish out the micro-scratches that the sandpaper will leave. I pray it'll work.
I'm just thinking that, with the 'depth' of the gash, the clearcoat might not be a bad idea to final coat the gash and offer a tiny bit of protection over the paint in that area.
Any insight?
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Question: Do I need to buy the laquer as Lent mentions? Doesn't the touch up paint have some degree of 'luster' to it without the laquer (clearcoat).
The rock gash (toothbrush head for scale)
As you can see, it's a fairly large ding and is in the plastic of the front grille. It has depth and isn't just a 'surficial paint chip'. I'm going to (per the helpful instruction of Intel486 from the general care forum) start building the paint from the bottom of the gash out and then take some 2000 grit sandpaper and wet sand it back to life... and then of course polish out the micro-scratches that the sandpaper will leave. I pray it'll work.
I'm just thinking that, with the 'depth' of the gash, the clearcoat might not be a bad idea to final coat the gash and offer a tiny bit of protection over the paint in that area.
Any insight?
®P
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I received a "welcome" package in the mail from Ford the other day, which ended up being a small touch-up paint
. I also just ordered a spray can of paint for some accessories from www.paintscratch.com. While I haven't received the order yet, others here have recommended them highly.
. I also just ordered a spray can of paint for some accessories from www.paintscratch.com. While I haven't received the order yet, others here have recommended them highly.
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06-26-2002, 08:14 PM
Ordered the touch up paint from fordpartsnetwork.com. $6.94 per tube. I ordered both the chestnut brown and the arizona beige.
Part #'s
Chestnut Brown: ALBZ-19500-6938A
Arizona Beige: ALBZ-19500-6985A
Jenny: 867-5309
I'll post some 'after' pics on that massive ding but, first, I'm off to see the wild 'yonder' in Montana for a week and a half. I'll be back on July 4th. You all have fun without me...
RP
Part #'s
Chestnut Brown: ALBZ-19500-6938A
Arizona Beige: ALBZ-19500-6985A
Jenny: 867-5309
I'll post some 'after' pics on that massive ding but, first, I'm off to see the wild 'yonder' in Montana for a week and a half. I'll be back on July 4th. You all have fun without me...
RP
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