{"id":1766,"date":"2021-07-27T19:08:49","date_gmt":"2021-07-27T19:08:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/touchupdirect.com\/blog\/?p=1766"},"modified":"2024-07-09T20:36:09","modified_gmt":"2024-07-09T20:36:09","slug":"3-tips-for-choosing-the-right-touch-up-paint-for-your-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/touchupdirect.com\/blog\/?p=1766","title":{"rendered":"3 Tips for Choosing the Right Touch Up Paint for Your Car"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"760\" height=\"475\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.touchupdirect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/TouchUpDirect-106226-touch-paint-car-blogbanner1.jpg\" alt=\"3 Tips for Choosing the Right Touch-Up Paint for Your Car\" class=\"wp-image-1767\" srcset=\"https:\/\/touchupdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/TouchUpDirect-106226-touch-paint-car-blogbanner1.jpg 760w, https:\/\/touchupdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/TouchUpDirect-106226-touch-paint-car-blogbanner1-600x375.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether it\u2019s highway driving or off-roading on trails, cars go through a lot of use in their lifetimes. Car and truck owners put their vehicles through a lot, so it\u2019s no surprise that car paint gets scratched, dirty, and damaged. If this happens, consider these three tips for choosing the right touch up paint for your car to make it look new.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"don-t-let-names-fool-you\">Don\u2019t Let Names Fool You<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to a vehicle\u2019s paint codes, don\u2019t let the names fool you. Automobile manufacturers use different names for their paint codes all the time, to the point where two paints that are exactly the same are associated with two different names. Many times, car paint manufacturers rename colors due to slight formula changes. These may slightly affect your car\u2019s color, but the color probably isn\u2019t too far off from the OEM design. Don\u2019t be alarmed if your car uses an older paint code that has a different name, as this happens often.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"remember-that-your-color-may-not-exist\">Remember That Your Color May Not Exist<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most of the time, car paint codes only apply to metallic or matte finishes. If your car has a two-tone or tricoat finish, its paint code may not exist. That\u2019s okay. Simply determine which two paint codes make up the current two-tone color scheme and order those separately. The same goes for tricolor or multicoat applications. Break down the color combinations to their respective colors and then determine the ratio of the base color to the accent colors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"use-a-paint-code-database\">Use a Paint Code Database<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The last tip for choosing the right touch-up paint for your car is to use a paint code database. Fortunately, at TouchUpDirect, our paint code database is simple, fast to use and accurate for many different vehicle types. To use it, select between an automobile or motorcycle. Then, select the make, year, and model. From there, you\u2019ll see a plethora of paint codes from that vehicle\u2019s production history to choose from along with various paint applicators and applicator kits for your paint touchup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With that said, at TouchUpDirect, we understand the importance of preserving your car\u2019s exterior no matter what happens. Our touch up applicators preserve all types of vehicles. For instance, you can buy<a href=\"https:\/\/touchupdirect.com\/touch-up-paint\/ford\/truck\/\"> Ford touch up paint<\/a> to fix that off-roading scratch on your truck, or you can use our paint code database to find the right paint and applicator for your specific vehicle based on its year, make, and model. Call us with any questions; we\u2019re happy to help you find the vehicle paint and touch up applicator you need.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the number of paint codes that have emerged throughout the history of cars, picking the right one for your vehicle may be tricky. 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