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I have a scratch on the right door next to the door handle.A rock hit the car. I have tried
using the brush bottle paint you get from the
dealer,but it does not match.How do i get them to match.thanks for your help
Hello! Touch up paint is tricky at best. High metallic colors like silver and gold are nearly impossible to make look good, and sometimes make it look worse than it did before it was touched up! Even with other colors, an exact match is highly unlikely. That is why when we paint a panel, we blend into the panel next to it. A ball park match is all that can be expected from paint. About all that I can suggest is that you visit a body shop, and have them mix you some paint. IF THEY DO THIS FOR YOU, remember, body shops consider this a favor. Make sure you give them a call when you need a more extensive repair. Bill
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William Forster
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22 year veteran, 2 years of vocational training. A.S.E. certified Master collision repair/refinish technician. I-CAR certified. 17 yrs. GM experience. I can answer most questions related to automotive body repairs, ranging from small scratch repairs all the way up to the most extensive collision repairs. I can expertly advise people on what to expect from their body shop experience, right down to what self repairs should, and should not, be done. Lastly, I can advise tricks and tips for classic car restoration, such as lead repairs. SORRY, I DO NOT DO ONLINE ESTIMATES OR GIVE PARTS PRICES!! BE PREPARED FOR THE CORRECT ANSWER- NOT THE ONE YOU WANT TO HEAR. I won't B.S. you, or sugar coat answers. Just plain, hard facts.
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