Having trouble getting touch up paint.

Forumite · 04-07-2009, 07:08 AM

I called the dealer yesterday to order some touch up paint for just in case. Was told that it could be months before it come available in chicane yellow because that car is actually imported over.

This sounds like complete bull -ish. Has anyone else been able to get this color for touch up or know if I can just special order it from somwhere?

I have a very small rick knick near the bottom of the front bumper and it can be touched up w/o even noticing.

Musashi · 04-07-2009, 07:41 AM

Forumite, search the net for "Dr. Colorchip" I would use them way before I'd get a factory touch up kit. You give them your paint code and they mix in a sealant with the paint. You will be way more satisfied with the results. I use them on my high end machinery for stone chips, etc.

Forumite · 04-07-2009, 08:38 AM

Thanks Musashi I'll check them out as soon as I get my paint code.

ChrisSlicks · 04-07-2009, 09:16 AM

Where do you find the paint code? I have a couple of small chips in inconspicuous places that I would like to touch up.

Forumite · 04-07-2009, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

Where do you find the paint code? I have a couple of small chips in inconspicuous places that I would like to touch up.

It will be on your drivers side door. Should only be like 3 letters under COLOR.

fillyv · 04-07-2009, 09:56 AM

Any bodyshop should be able to get you touch up paint. We have all the info to make the color. Everyone esle should be able to as well.

Forumite · 04-07-2009, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fillyv

Any bodyshop should be able to get you touch up paint. We have all the info to make the color. Everyone esle should be able to as well.

Yeah I'm being told that the chicane yellow isnt produced over here in the states, at least the body isnt.

semtex · 04-07-2009, 12:35 PM

Dr. Colorchip worked great for me. But my Z is M. Blue. Anyway, I documented my results in this thread if you want to check it out.
http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-g...-my-paint.html

alan93rsa · 04-07-2009, 07:26 PM

I used Dr. Colorchip for my 335i. The dealer couldn't get paint for Crimson Red. It had been out a year!

tvfreakazoid · 04-07-2009, 07:32 PM

It look like it really didn't help. I wonder how it will help for people that get the white 370?

Quote:

Originally Posted by semtex

Dr. Colorchip worked great for me. But my Z is M. Blue. Anyway, I documented my results in this thread if you want to check it out.
http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-g...-my-paint.html

semtex · 04-07-2009, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tvfreakazoid

It look like it really didn't help. I wonder how it will help for people that get the white 370?

What are you talking about? You can't even see the chip under normal light anymore.

shesha · 01-08-2011, 08:49 PM

Some fucker hit my car today I have 3 inch long scratches on me passenger side rear left side. Original paint got wiped away. Where can I get brilliant silver touch up paint?

c41006 · 01-08-2011, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shesha

Some fuc*er hit my car today I have 3 inch long scratches on me passenger side rear left side. Original paint got wiped away. Where can I get brilliant silver touch up paint?

The answer to your question has been answered above. I would try the dealer first

shesha · 01-08-2011, 10:12 PM

Does anyone have advice on using the touch up paint and the clear coat?

I ordered some touch up paint online. Do I need the clear coat?
I tried using clear coat before, and I screwed up. Any advice?

Step by step.

Thanks guys

kenchan · 01-08-2011, 10:17 PM

Just mix it before you apply. Take a dab of base coat, dab of clear on a pallet and just mix together.

I take a toothpick and tap the tip flat to use as my applicator. GL!

04-07-2009, 07:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
Forumite Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 142 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 16	Having trouble getting touch up paint. I called the dealer yesterday to order some touch up paint for just in case. Was told that it could be months before it come available in chicane yellow because that car is actually imported over. This sounds like complete bull -ish. Has anyone else been able to get this color for touch up or know if I can just special order it from somwhere? I have a very small rick knick near the bottom of the front bumper and it can be touched up w/o even noticing.

04-07-2009, 12:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 53 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	Dr. Colorchip worked great for me. But my Z is M. Blue. Anyway, I documented my results in this thread if you want to check it out. http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-g...-my-paint.html __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

04-07-2009, 07:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
alan93rsa Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 412 Drives: 16 Cayman GT4 Red Rep Power: 220	I used Dr. Colorchip for my 335i. The dealer couldn't get paint for Crimson Red. It had been out a year! __________________ 16 Cayman GT4, Carmine Red, Buckets, PCCB etc.

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04-07-2009, 07:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
Musashi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 357 Drives: 09 370Z 6speed Rep Power: 606	Forumite, search the net for "Dr. Colorchip" I would use them way before I'd get a factory touch up kit. You give them your paint code and they mix in a sealant with the paint. You will be way more satisfied with the results. I use them on my high end machinery for stone chips, etc.

04-07-2009, 08:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
Forumite Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 142 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 16	Thanks Musashi I'll check them out as soon as I get my paint code.

04-07-2009, 09:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	Where do you find the paint code? I have a couple of small chips in inconspicuous places that I would like to touch up.

04-07-2009, 09:56 AM	#6 (permalink)
fillyv Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Glarus, Wi Posts: 53 Drives: 2004 350Z Track Rep Power: 16	Any bodyshop should be able to get you touch up paint. We have all the info to make the color. Everyone esle should be able to as well.

01-08-2011, 08:49 PM	#12 (permalink)
shesha Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 159 Drives: 370z Silver Rep Power: 15	Some fucker hit my car today I have 3 inch long scratches on me passenger side rear left side. Original paint got wiped away. Where can I get brilliant silver touch up paint?

01-08-2011, 10:12 PM	#14 (permalink)
shesha Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 159 Drives: 370z Silver Rep Power: 15	Does anyone have advice on using the touch up paint and the clear coat? I ordered some touch up paint online. Do I need the clear coat? I tried using clear coat before, and I screwed up. Any advice? Step by step. Thanks guys

01-08-2011, 10:17 PM	#15 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	Just mix it before you apply. Take a dab of base coat, dab of clear on a pallet and just mix together. I take a toothpick and tap the tip flat to use as my applicator. GL!