Touch-up paint

RyBMW · 09-20-2005, 06:56 PM

How well does the BMW touch-up paint for black saphire match?

Barry626 · 09-20-2005, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by RyBMW

How well does the BMW touch-up paint for black saphire match?

Not sure about BMW paint? I just ordered this auto sharp pen.
http://autosharppen.com
I hear it works great & will find out soon.

ben1364 · 09-21-2005, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by RyBMW

How well does the BMW touch-up paint for black saphire match?

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It is difficult but not impossible to cleanly touch up metalic paint. AFIK, there are three choices, at least, for good touch up paint with the above cavaet. BMW, Auto Sharp, and ColorRight. You will want to get the clearcoal touch up material too.

E90 · 09-21-2005, 12:19 PM

I have used Autosharppen for 4 years on 3 different BMW´s.I must say that it is amazing .The previous BMW´s were metallic paint and my E90 is Alpin weiss.It is easy to use it .

Broken1 · 09-21-2005, 12:33 PM

I've found the metalic touch up paint from bmw to be good, just for finer scratches and marks - the nail polish type applicator is terrible!!! Get yourself a very fine paintbrush from an art shop and do the job slowly and carfully with a tissue or towel to wipe if you make a mistake.

Nikki · 09-21-2005, 01:22 PM

Sorry a little off topic, but I was looking for touch-up paint in a spray can and i found it at this site:
www.paintscratch.com

Unfortunately they only have a 12.5 oz. can ($24.95) and that is way more than I need. Does anyone know another website that offers touch-up paint in a smaller size?

F32Fleet · 09-21-2005, 01:29 PM

BMW touch up is good for saph. black (I have same color). Kit comes with bottle of base and bottle of clearcoat. Use a toothpick to apply the paint (The paint will be drawn off the toothpick onto the surface you're touching up). Apply the paint in 2-3 coats, apply 1-2 coats of clear and buy super fine sandpaper (auto paint shops have supper fine 2500-3000 grit). It will never look perfect, but it won't look horrible. Some 3M Hand Glaze will help address any super fine scratches from the sanding.

Choon · 10-08-2005, 09:24 PM

i have not yet used the TU paint before

hopefully i wont in the near future too

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RyBMW Major 78 Rep 1,038 Posts Drives: X5 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NYC iTrader: (1) Garage List 2012 BMW X5 [0.00] 2008 335i [0.00]	Touch-up paint How well does the BMW touch-up paint for black saphire match?
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E90 Bemuri 3 Rep 124 Posts Drives: 2013/320i AxDrive Alpine White Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Finland H:ki iTrader: (0)	I have used Autosharppen for 4 years on 3 different BMW´s.I must say that it is amazing .The previous BMW´s were metallic paint and my E90 is Alpin weiss.It is easy to use it . __________________ Alpine Weiss 320i,(man)sport package,17"Breyton Inspiration wheels,through load system,proff radio,hifi speakers,bi-xenons,auto air-condition,alarm,light package,pdc,rainsensor,cruise control,cup holders,heated seats,headlamp washers,tinted windows rear,Ac-Schnitzer aluminium pedals.
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Broken1 Addict 203 Rep 2,074 Posts Drives: 2024 X5 40i M-Sport Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	I've found the metalic touch up paint from bmw to be good, just for finer scratches and marks - the nail polish type applicator is terrible!!! Get yourself a very fine paintbrush from an art shop and do the job slowly and carfully with a tissue or towel to wipe if you make a mistake.
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Nikki Major General 985 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: Sepang Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: LA iTrader: (9)	Sorry a little off topic, but I was looking for touch-up paint in a spray can and i found it at this site: www.paintscratch.com Unfortunately they only have a 12.5 oz. can ($24.95) and that is way more than I need. Does anyone know another website that offers touch-up paint in a smaller size? __________________ Nikki
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F32Fleet Lieutenant General 3566 Rep 10,344 Posts Drives: 2015 435i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southeastern US iTrader: (0)	BMW touch up is good for saph. black (I have same color). Kit comes with bottle of base and bottle of clearcoat. Use a toothpick to apply the paint (The paint will be drawn off the toothpick onto the surface you're touching up). Apply the paint in 2-3 coats, apply 1-2 coats of clear and buy super fine sandpaper (auto paint shops have supper fine 2500-3000 grit). It will never look perfect, but it won't look horrible. Some 3M Hand Glaze will help address any super fine scratches from the sanding.
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Choon Boost Me! 13 Rep 108 Posts Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Fairfax, VA iTrader: (0)	i have not yet used the TU paint before hopefully i wont in the near future too __________________ i love my car
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