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Old 02-04-14, 06:46 AM
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So have a tiny scratch on the top of my rear bumper and I just cant take my eye off of it, also need to touch up some cracks on my fender rolls but of all brands i've seen online which one would be the best deal, has any of you used any that you could recommend please. My color is the starfire pearl
Old 02-04-14, 06:55 AM
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Why dont you go to your dealer and pick up a bottle for about $12. Tho it will only make it less noticeable.
Old 02-04-14, 06:57 AM
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ive used OEM touch up paint but ive heard drcolorchip does wonders (more for rock chips and not huge gashes)
Old 02-04-14, 07:46 AM
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I used Dr Color Chip on my BMW, it was no better than touch up paint.
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IMO if you need to do some touching up why go with off brands regardless of whether its 100% match or not like ^ top said goto dealer and get urself oem touch up paint. Thats the best bet and if you cant live with it look into getting the car to a body shop.
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Thanks for all the advice guys, will hit up the dealer today after work and pick some OEM touch up paint, yup called my local lexus dealer and its $11.95 for base coat and another $11.95 for clear coat and they have military discount so def getting it from them

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Old 02-04-14, 11:19 AM
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^ GOOD DEAL! Good luck!
Old 02-04-14, 02:06 PM
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Let us know how it turns out. The pros can get it done nice.
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Will take some before and after pics this friday, because im taking it to a shop where they will cut and buff as well and they told me they will touch it up for me
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I have a SFP IS also and for touch-up paint, i use Dr. Color Chip. the paint match pretty well.
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Dupli-Color works just fine for me and is available at most Auto Parts stores (Pep-Boys) for much less than a dealer. The vehicle color code is on the plate visible when you open the door on a Lexus vehicle. Get that number and match it up with the number on the Dupli-Color bottle, and you're done.

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OEM touchup paint did not match my car well, a bit too light once dried. Dr. Colorchip was a perfect match.
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Originally Posted by Cgmiller63
I used Dr Color Chip on my BMW, it was no better than touch up paint.
Either you are really good with the typical dealer type touch up paint or you did Dr Color Chip wrong…I've used both an the Dr is perfect.
Old 02-06-14, 11:59 AM
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Another vote for Dr. Color Chip working great on chips & scratches.
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Could I buy dr color chip at any auto store?


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