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Who bought the touch up paint?

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Old 09-13-06, 10:40 AM
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Default Who bought the touch up paint?

Was wondering if its a waste of money? I heard the blob stories.
Old 09-13-06, 10:42 AM
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I bought it for 10 bucks. The bottle has both a brush and a 'pin' point for those small nicks. Works great...
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I bought the touch up paint, as I do for ever car I've ever owned. It only blobs if you use too much paint. Don't use the brush to apply the paint, or if you do, try to get as much of the paint off before you apply the paint. Use the rule of "two coats of thin paint/wax is always better than one thick coat," and you'll be fine.

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Old 09-13-06, 12:29 PM
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cool thanks
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Originally Posted by Gtidan
I bought it for 10 bucks. The bottle has both a brush and a 'pin' point for those small nicks. Works great...
+1 and I agree with javyLSU. Less is usually more with regard to preventing blobs.
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i just use a toothpick to sorta dab the paint on...
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Originally Posted by ULTiMaX99
i just use a toothpick to sorta dab the paint on...
I use a toothpick as well. I learned the hard way with my first car not to use the brush. The toothpick gives you excellent control over the amount of paint you apply. It also minimizes the chance to paint outside of the nicks or scratches.
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I bought two bottles (base and color coats). I have the dealer do it during servicing.
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I went to buy the touchup and the dealer told me it's free of charge as long as I bought the car there !
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Originally Posted by mercy0171
I went to buy the touchup and the dealer told me it's free of charge as long as I bought the car there !
wow i wonder what else you can get free there?
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Free Car wash, lunch, Starbucks, Loaner car for any service call. (even an oil change). It's Great
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Originally Posted by mercy0171
Free Car wash, lunch, Starbucks, Loaner car for any service call. (even an oil change). It's Great
What about a "reach around"?
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