Paint touch-up on small nicks

whtpny · March 24th, 2007, 03:45 PM

Okay.. my car color is laser red.. i had to take it a body shop about a year ago when i did something stupid and hurt her :-/.. but ne way.. there were several places that hte body shop didnt fix because "its really not possible to touch up those small spots because of the color of your car. wed have to sand prime and repaint that entire part of the car" (ie hood, fender, etc).. i have some small nicks just like the title says.. is it really that difficult to touch it up? and if not where would i find the correct color code and where could i get the paint from cheapest w/o sacrificing quality?

Murderjetz · March 25th, 2007, 03:21 AM

I think it says the color code somewhere on a sticker or something on the inside of your door. like, not ON the door...on the body of the car, but where the door goes over when it's closed.
You can try any Ford dealer for touch up paint, depending on the year of your car though they might not have it...when I went for some at least, the guy said they don't keep it in stock (for a 94), they only keep newer ones in stock or something.

slightly stoopid · March 29th, 2007, 12:14 AM

best way for small chips and scratches is airbruch and its fairly cheap

FaStStAnG5-0 · March 29th, 2007, 09:29 AM

why they would have to do the whole part is because it is extremely hard to blend in paints like yours.. straight black, white, red ect. is easy.. but metallic colors are very hard to blend correctly & most places wont try.

March 24th, 2007, 03:45 PM	#1
whtpny Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Gainesville, GA Posts: 1,817	Paint touch-up on small nicks Okay.. my car color is laser red.. i had to take it a body shop about a year ago when i did something stupid and hurt her :-/.. but ne way.. there were several places that hte body shop didnt fix because "its really not possible to touch up those small spots because of the color of your car. wed have to sand prime and repaint that entire part of the car" (ie hood, fender, etc).. i have some small nicks just like the title says.. is it really that difficult to touch it up? and if not where would i find the correct color code and where could i get the paint from cheapest w/o sacrificing quality? __________________ Mods: Fidanza Al Flywheel, Steeda UDP, EMP/Stewart Components WP, PP Plenum, K&N FIPK, Mac Prochamber, Pypes Violator Catback WhtPny's Videos

March 25th, 2007, 03:21 AM	#2
Murderjetz Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Manitoba, Canada Posts: 1,003	I think it says the color code somewhere on a sticker or something on the inside of your door. like, not ON the door...on the body of the car, but where the door goes over when it's closed. You can try any Ford dealer for touch up paint, depending on the year of your car though they might not have it...when I went for some at least, the guy said they don't keep it in stock (for a 94), they only keep newer ones in stock or something. __________________ Listen to my music \| Visit my garage

March 29th, 2007, 12:14 AM	#3
slightly stoopid Regular 96 GT Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: atlanta,ga Posts: 101	best way for small chips and scratches is airbruch and its fairly cheap __________________ BBK cold air intake, flomaster 40 series, steeda tri ax short throw, bbk x pipe w/cats, black magic fan, 3.73 gears, bbk pulleys, 18/10 18/9 black bullitts black with chrome lip....

March 29th, 2007, 09:29 AM	#4
FaStStAnG5-0 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Mooresville, NC Posts: 1,213	why they would have to do the whole part is because it is extremely hard to blend in paints like yours.. straight black, white, red ect. is easy.. but metallic colors are very hard to blend correctly & most places wont try. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2461223 1994 GT: MSD 6AL, BBK O/R H-Pipe, Dynomax Race Bullet mufflers, 3:73 rear, Hurst Short Shifter, MAC cold air intake & much more coming soon!

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