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Few weeks ago, a construction truck kicked up a large rock that shattered my wife's LR window. It also caused a few paint chips on the body.
My local Lexus told me they don't have touch up paint for my car. Wonder if anyone know where I can get one (online?)
There are many aftermarket sources for vehicle touch up paint. eBay is a good source. as is Amazon. There are others online. I did this for a 2018 Honda Fit last year and found several sources of varying prices on Amazon and it was 4 stage paint!
If you know the name you can search that way, such as Starfire Pearl. Some are multi stage so you need a couple of bottles or spray cans.
Look up the paint code on the door frame plate. Or use the VIN decoder on this site (see top drop downs). Then you can search for that color online.
I have also found touchup bottles still being sold online Genuine OEM Honda Touch Up Paint Pen - NH-662P Sage Brush Pearl. You never know when you might find bottles of leftover inventory. First know what your paint code is, then just do a Google search (for example Lexus 077 paint), click on the Shopping tab, and see who still has a bottle. Often times I find dealers or parts stores selling old inventory on eBay (use caution when buying on eBay, always look for reviews in the 98-100% positive range with a high number of reviewers).
For my 2013 450h, I recently bought this GENUINE TOYOTA STARFIRE PEARL TOUCH-UP PAINT CODE 077 OEM 2 PART KIT NEW and it is genuine Lexus paint. The reason there are two bottles in this kit is one is the white base coat (077-BC) and the other is the gold pearl (077). I never could find instructions on how to apply, do I mix them together and apply as one, or do I apply the base coat first, wait until it dries, then apply the pearl? If anyone knows for sure how they are to be applied, I would love to know. Then be sure to apply clear coat to protect (I have a separate bottle of clear coat from leftover touch paint for a car I no longer own). Some kits come with a third bottle for clear top coat.
I can vouch for the folks at www.automotivetouchup.com. Been ordering the half-ounce bottles from them for many years and the paint match is always spot-on. As long as you provide them with the correct paint code and apply it sparingly and correctly, you should be satisfied with the results.
Who do you plan to use to replace the broken window and will there be an insurance claim? why not lt them repair fix the paint.
Your Lexus dealership has a touchup person who does minor touchups. Ask the receptionist/service team to get you in touch.
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I used a local glass shop that Lexus uses. They ordered the windows from Lexus and took a couple hours to put it back. I am waiting for a check from the truck company. Hope to get it soon.
The reason to not fix the paint is as you can see from the picture, it is a chip + a couple minor scratches + that little dent on the hook. The rock chip ended at the other side and I just didn't have time to explain with them. It's one of those that I had to suck it up...It's a 14 years old car. Don't want to spend too much time on it
I can vouch for the folks at www.automotivetouchup.com. Been ordering the half-ounce bottles from them for many years and the paint match is always spot-on. As long as you provide them with the correct paint code and apply it sparingly and correctly, you should be satisfied with the results.
Thanks, found the tri-coat instructions there. First apply the white base coat, let dry, then apply the pearl, let dry, then apply the clear coat. Next time I need some touch up paint I'll order from them.
I used a local glass shop that Lexus uses. They ordered the windows from Lexus and took a couple hours to put it back. I am waiting for a check from the truck company. Hope to get it soon.
The reason to not fix the paint is as you can see from the picture, it is a chip + a couple minor scratches + that little dent on the hook. The rock chip ended at the other side and I just didn't have time to explain with them. It's one of those that I had to suck it up...It's a 14 years old car. Don't want to spend too much time on it
I tried my hand at fixing a similar scratch/dent. I ended up with an eye sore, but it did protect the paint. Since that time, I go to the scratch specialist. Best of luck.
I used a local glass shop that Lexus uses. They ordered the windows from Lexus and took a couple hours to put it back. I am waiting for a check from the truck company. Hope to get it soon.
The reason to not fix the paint is as you can see from the picture, it is a chip + a couple minor scratches + that little dent on the hook. The rock chip ended at the other side and I just didn't have time to explain with them. It's one of those that I had to suck it up...It's a 14 years old car. Don't want to spend too much time on it
See my post here about the vandalism damage I repaired with a Dr ColorChip kit and some polishing. I was stunned how easy it was. Stunned. It will fix that and they can match it. It is not as cheap as a pen, but it is highly effective and not unreasonable for what it does.
Touch up paint for my old RX350
