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06-30-2012, 07:46 PM | #1 |
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Guess it was bound to happen... (rock chips)
Sigh... Walked up to my car and noticed 3 small rock chips right behind the driver's door. Forms a triangle... Found it odd that chips would form there rather than the front bumper.
And because my car is blue, it sticks out like an eyesore Should I bother with touchup paint pen?
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On the bright side, its a nice tight pattern. Looks like you've been hunted by a Predator (alien not drone). Maybe you should touch them up with red, or little reflectors. |
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Touch up paint (if you can find it yet) is do-able, but be very careful and patient.
You can try the ball-point roller end which helps full in those little chips. It's better to be conservative than aggressive with the application. If you feel it's "not enough," wait for it to dry in 15-20 minutes and try again. It's better that way than slopping it on furiously trying to fix it and ending up with little bulges. Also, keep some acetone and mineral spirits nearby. If you need to get the paint off, use the mineral spirits and wipe off. I've been told that using the wooden end of a match (or toothpick) to lightly apply paint isn't too bad, never tried. If you want to sand the area a little, wetsand it with 1000 grit and soapy water (hand soap).
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Checked Toyota and they don't have the touch up for the frs. Local subie dealer parts department is closed too :/
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I'd suggest the same for you, go to CarQuest and search for a nearby location that has an automotive paint department. If there aren't any nearby, you could try Sherwin-Williams as they have similar. Your Ultramarine is paint code E8H, with that they can make your paint. The 20oz bottle only cost me about $10. I'd also recommend picking up a medium reducer (thinner) as it can be quite thick out of that bottle.
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This brings up a good question, is touch up paint available from Scion/ Subaru and if not, when will it be available.
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All of the Subaru colors have been in production for a long time; DGM, SWP, WRB and LR are all offered on the Impreza WRX/STI. You shouldn't have a problem walking in and requesting those colors.
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Yup, you can go that route too! Hot Lava is the only color that isn't offered by Subaru, and that's paint code H8R.
The iQ's 'Hot Lava' color is NOT the same paint code as the FR-S's hot lava.
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I ended up ordering it through my local Toyota dealer. They claim it will be here in a week. It's about $16. but may end up just going to Subaru if there's one by my workplace (not open Sundays)
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Maybe the mud flaps might be a wise purchase.
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Dang, at least my silver makes it hard to see ...
I got a couple on my front bumper :/ |
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