Good touch up paint?

**MilesTeg** · 05-14-2020, 08:33 PM

Hi all,

I'm wondering where I can get good touch up paint. In particular for late model ford vehicles.

My understanding is that you want "fresh" touch up paint for the best match and that you should avoid pre-made paints like at a dealership.

So, where can I get good "fresh" touch up paint?

**TTQ B4U** · 05-15-2020, 05:22 AM

I've always been fond of and use Dr. Color Chip products. They work great.

**Bearcats98** · 05-15-2020, 10:03 AM

Chips or sections? I am looking at two different systems to paint mudflaps. Automotive Touch Up Paint from PaintScratch - Order Pro Grade Paint - PaintScratch.com (I hope this is ok AG admins). I have a pearl on my Fusion (White Platinum) and this is the only place that shows a base coat, mid coat and clear.

Another one I found is Touch Up Paint and repair | AutomotiveTouchup but for my same color its only a two can system. Both above also include options for flex and primer and other prep chemicals.

If its just chips I have heard that Dr. Chip has a really good reputation as well as end users being happy with results.

Let us know what you do and how it turns out!

**Belo** · 05-15-2020, 10:34 AM

Originally Posted by TTQ B4U

I've always been fond of and use Dr. Color Chip products. They work great.

i've tried a few methods, and i think this is pretty close to the best. The laguna blob remover method worked well too.

Just don't expect miracles. It helps for 6' away but that's about it.

**Bearcats98** · 05-15-2020, 10:40 AM

Originally Posted by Belo

i've tried a few methods, and i think this is pretty close to the best. The laguna blob remover method worked well too.

Just don't expect miracles. It helps for 6' away but that's about it.

I HAVE to ask. Laguna Blob method?

**MilesTeg** · 05-15-2020, 10:53 AM

Originally Posted by Bearcats98

Chips or sections? I am looking at two different systems to paint mudflaps. Automotive Touch Up Paint from PaintScratch - Order Pro Grade Paint - PaintScratch.com (I hope this is ok AG admins). I have a pearl on my Fusion (White Platinum) and this is the only place that shows a base coat, mid coat and clear.

Another one I found is Touch Up Paint and repair | AutomotiveTouchup but for my same color its only a two can system. Both above also include options for flex and primer and other prep chemicals.

If its just chips I have heard that Dr. Chip has a really good reputation as well as end users being happy with results.

Let us know what you do and how it turns out!

Looking to repair a half dozen rock chips (~1/8" diameter), 2 small, into primer scratches (3/16" long) and I am going to try my hand at fixing a down to metal bumper scrape (about 2/3" oblong diameter) before I send it to a body shop (which will probably be necessary, but I'm going to give it a shot).

I've been doing a bunch of you tube watching, and I have a hail damaged vehicle (2003, metallic grey) to practice on before I attempt the above repairs on a 2018 F-150 (Shadow black).

I'm pretty OCD (and I have a lot of time on my hands currently, hah), so I want the best possible repair for at least the most visible damage, not Dr. Colorchip/Lanka. That means primer, base coat, clearcoat, level, wetsand and buff. I plan to share my results here; should be fun.

What I am looking for is a reputable place to buy fresh touch up paint for a reasonable price.

**MilesTeg** · 05-15-2020, 10:55 AM

Originally Posted by Bearcats98

I HAVE to ask. Laguna Blob method?

I think he means the Langka paint chip system.

**Bearcats98** · 05-15-2020, 10:58 AM

Originally Posted by MilesTeg

Looking to repair a half dozen rock chips (~1/8" diameter), 2 small, into primer scratches (3/16" long) and I am going to try my hand at fixing a down to metal bumper scrape (about 2/3" oblong diameter) before I send it to a body shop (which will probably be necessary, but I'm going to give it a shot).

I've been doing a bunch of you tube watching, and I have a hail damaged vehicle (2003, metallic grey) to practice on before I attempt the above repairs on a 2018 F-150 (Shadow black).

I'm pretty OCD (and I have a lot of time on my hands currently, hah), so I want the best possible repair for at least the most visible damage, not Dr. Colorchip/Lanka. That means primer, base coat, clearcoat, level, wetsand and buff. I plan to share my results here; should be fun.

What I am looking for is a reputable place to buy fresh touch up paint for a reasonable price.

I like your thinking. Try to fix it yourself with the understanding if it doesnt meet your expectation you will have the body shop do it.

I think the toughest part will be the blending into existing panels as I don't think there is a way to "age" the paint in the can to get close to how your current paint as aged. I know when I do my mudflaps there will be a color difference

Keep us updated as I am very curious to see your results and comments!

-'Cats

**MarkD51** · 05-15-2020, 11:18 AM

Originally Posted by MilesTeg

I think he means the Langka paint chip system.

I tried the Langka system, it didn't work at all for me. It relies on factory-type touch up paint, which you'll wait days and weeks on end to fully dry.

By the time I was getting the "blob" leveled, there was no more paint left in the chip! LOL

Now I wonder if Langka will work with Dr, C-Chip Paint, besides their own Sealact Solution?

**Belo** · 05-22-2020, 12:16 PM

Originally Posted by Bearcats98

I HAVE to ask. Laguna Blob method?

no i mean blob haha, but yes langka blob remover, not laguna haha.

Use any touch up paint, but blob it on. Like a big old blob that fills the chip. Resist the urge to dab. Then use the blob remover to bring it flush to the existing paint. I tried this method with just cheap old duplicolor and found it worked better than the more expensive dr. color chips. I wish I had pics and if I wasn't lazy I'd take few of both methods on the same car, but this site makes pic uploading a PITA.