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Originally Posted by FRSBRZGT86FAN
@ StormTrooper305
-Does anyone know a website that sells the factory paint? or is Toyota the only people that have it?
You're going to a body shop anyway so ask them to get the OEM paint from a parts department. OR they can use this:
https://toyota.autopartsbridge.com/?language=EN
as recommended by this collision repair brochure:
http://www.crrtraining.com/CRR2/asse...012_Spring.pdf
-Is the paint application just include the paint, or do you add something to get the slight blue glittery-ness in the Halo color?
Other than clear coat, I'm pretty sure that "glitteryness" is the metallic flaking in the paint which should be included when they get the K1X
-Anything I can ask/tell the body shop on tips or tricks concerning this paint specifically?
None that I know of, they can contact a Toyota certified collision repair shop for tips and they probably know what they are doing |
Hello I'll clear up a few things. Toyota does not sell paint. Actually there aren't any dealers that sell "factory" paint. There is a paint code that is used to blend and make the paint. The body shop that you choose will take the paint code and make their own paint. The metallic flakes is part of the mixed paint.
Few tips. Go to the shops your considering and tell the service writer that you want to get some paint/repair work done and ask to see some work they've recently done. Many shops should be able to offer you a lifetime warranty on the work as long as you own the car. Next ask the service writer to write you an estimate and walk you through it. A good shop will detrim the area that's being fixed recommend blending adjacent panels to ensure paint match. For example if your door is getting fixed they need to remove your door handle, belt molding and mirror. They should also have a line to cover your car for overspray unless its getting painted off the car. This all adds up to a more costly repair but I prefer to have things done right.
If you want more help let me know what you need fixed and I'll write you an estimate.
