After a couple of years of searching, I finally found the PERFECT tint of touchup paint. I mean PERFECT!

Fords E4 code that is supposed to be our color is certainly not the same color.

I did a little airbrush touching-up this week in preparation for a regional show and was really impressed with the way this color matched. I picked up 1/2 dozen bottles for future mods..

It's made by Dupli-Color.
CC Code 382
Chrysler Corp.
Radiant Fire
Clearcoat
1995-1990

Can be found at WalMart, etc.

 

Great! I love R&D tips like that. Thanks for sharing!

 

Thank you so much Rich. I have a couple spots that need fixin'. It's one of the many things on my list for this spring/summer.

 

OK Rich, now get on the ball for us 01 Silver owners

 

Rich,
You said you used an airbrush? do you use the Dupli-Color paint straight out of the bottle or are you cutting it and if so what is the formula you use?
Thanks Oscar

 

Oscar:

Rule of thumb is 50/50(thinner & paint) but the touch-up paint is a little thick. 60/40 is a much better solution. Doesn't clog the tips with that ratio.

Rich

 

Rich what speed thinner do you use 70; 90;100 itis lacquer type touchup. thanks Artie

 

The touch-up paint is lacquer based. Dries extrememly quick.

I prefer a medium thinner.

Since the dealer drilled my front bumper when it was new for a dealer plate, i'll be fixing the small holes that have painted plugs in them now.

I'll do a step by step if anybody is interested in seeing it done.

Let me know.

Rich

 

I have a few spots that need touching up. I have never done it before. What is the best way to get good results with black?

 

First thing is to get a $40 air brush kit.

Black is supposedly easier to touch up since there just aren't that many tints of black.

1. Prep the area well and use 2000+ grit paper.
2. Even though an air brush is very clean, cover everything up so there's no chance of overspray.
3. Don't tape directly around the area you're spraying. You'll see line where the paint layers. Let the airbrush blend into the surrounding paint.
4. Nice light coats.
5. Buff out with wax cleaner/wax. Most of the touch up paints have a clear coat in them.
6. USE A PAPER MASK. You can still enjoy the fumes without getting paint up your nose...

Rich

 

Rich dont know if you have used it but they make tape by 3m called fine line tape. works great for touch up and blending stripes and colors. put it down first than back it up with reg tape. Artie

 

Rich,
More information about the air brush kit, please.
Is one brand better than another?
What is included?

Thanks,
JB

 

Jimb:
You can normally buy a starter kit with the air brush, bottle, spare bottle, can of propellant and instructions pretty cheap. Ebay had a bunch of them the last time I looked.

For stuff like touch-ups, I wouldn't spend a bundle on the best one out there.

Artie:
Thanks for the tip.

Rich

 

I am definately interested in seeing that.

 

i was just about to say.............then i reread.... i used duplicolor when i did the quarter panels on my bronco.....and it was really think. Rich, did you use any kind of clearcoat, or just what's in the touchup.