The best Automotive Touchup Paint: Reddit reviews

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For anyone who wants to have a non lethal go at this: witness.

I tried it. It still kinda sucks but I didn't have to call poison control.

If it's a small scratch, I've heard this works well. Personally though, I'd wait a bit until you are more used to the dimensions of the car. It will very likely happen again.

I read on several forums that this is a perfect match. I ordered, but haven't actually used it yet, so I can't give you my personal endorsement.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HE66OK8/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

You need to get some legal paperwork in place that can secure not only your current and future medical care in your partners name, but that also explicitly excludes your mom.

If you do get another dog, service or other, get it microchipped and add in the coding that noone but you or partner are to make medical choices. At least its some attempt of control.

Also, hopefully this gives your a smile. Since everyone needs a chance on the fury road. https://www.amazon.ca/Wilton-710-5521-Silver-Color-Mist/dp/B005KTVG86

I used a Dremel to smooth out the spot, 4 coats of paint and one of the sealant listed below. Very easy and looks good.

Dupli-Color AFM0360 Dark Shadow Gray Ford Exact-Match Scratch Fix All-in-1 Touch-Up Paint - 0.5 oz. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HE66OK8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ECOlDb09DPAAS

That more or less happens to everyone. The car is wider than any of us are used to by a few inches and the tire itself doesn't stick out... it's really common. But I feel your pain... I did the same thing within the first month when I got the car and I was totally deflated over it too.

You could take it to a body shop - which will likely cost $50-150. Or - since you are likely to do it again - you could just do the poor man's fast fix method which passes the 10ft test (if you look from 10ft or so away, it looks fine) by buying this stuff: https://www.amazon.com/Dupli-Color-AFM0360-Exact-Match-Scratch-Touch-Up/dp/B00HE66OK8

For best results, use some sandpaper to sand the area flat, and then shake it well and apply... but I never do the sandpaper thing any more. It's not a perfect match - it's slightly too dark - but it is very close. think I've scratched my rims about 6-8 times over my 29 months of ownership (Feb. 2018 to now). I just go out now and again and touch them up... they look ok as long as you don't look too closely.

I did it the hard way and borrowed a 5" sander with several discs of sandpaper, so I only spent about $15 for the paint. The 5" sander was way too big to control for such a small area, and in retrospect, it would be way easier if you have a cordless drill and just pick up a 2" or 3" foam disc adapter like this with some pieces of sandpaper. Start with a lower grit like 80, then go over the areas two or three more times with higher grits to make them smooth. Then just clean and touch up with paint.

It may not be 100% perfect doing it yourself, but the paint is a perfect match, and honestly it's a huge waste of money to get this done professionally unless you are super picky.

I use this, from Amazon. Everything you need.

https://www.amazon.com/Maxima-70-749203-3PK-Chain-Ultimate-Aerosol/dp/B00FFZU25S/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1482030987&sr=8-2&keywords=chain+wax

I’m an idiot as well and curbed my back rim on the very first day I had the car. I purchased some touch up paint from Amazon for 15 bucks and fixed it myself though. Looks decent enough. Not perfect but you’d never know unless you’re looking at it up close. This paint matches the aeros pretty much spot on:

Dupli-Color AFM0360 Dark Shadow Gray... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HE66OK8?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

Dupli-Color AFM0360 Dark Shadow Gray Ford Exact-Match Scratch Fix All-in-1 Touch-Up Paint - 0.25 oz. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HE66OK8/

edit: I see someone else indirectly sent you to the same product. I used it, it’s fine. I’m not paying for professional repair to only do it again. :-) Covering it up works well enough. It stops that annoying/embarrassing strobe effect that you get when you have the bare metal rotating and reflecting..

Never tried wheel bands but I had the same thing happen to me 2 weeks ago and I was realllly pissed at myself. I ended up removing the aerocap, sanding the scratched area(s) with 320 grit, then touch-up painting it with this: Dupli-Color AFM0360 Dark Shadow Gray Ford Exact-Match Scratch Fix All-in-1 Touch-Up Paint - 0.25 oz. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HE66OK8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_N092XSG0BAH4M787Y6WG?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Let me know if you wanna see how some before/after pics.

Dupli-Color AFM0360 Dark Shadow... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HE66OK8?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I bought this from amazon and it worked great. Has a coarse end to sand it down and matches perfectly.

If it’s the same color as my 2018 Model 3 LR 18 inch rims, then this is almost exactly the same: Dupli-Color AFM0360 Dark Shadow Gray Ford Exact-Match Scratch Fix All-in-1 Touch-Up Paint - 0.25 oz. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HE66OK8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_STihFbB2KHY4D

Sand it down and use this if you want a cheap fix.

Dupli-Color AFM0360 Dark Shadow Gray Ford Exact-Match Scratch Fix All-in-1 Touch-Up Paint - 0.25 oz. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HE66OK8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_xMmN4M8AOoyqk

Dupli-Color AFM0360 Dark Shadow Gray Ford Exact-Match Scratch Fix All-in-1 Touch-Up Paint - 0.25 oz. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HE66OK8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_r-0kFbWKCNGH7

Perfect color match. Seen and shown on many YouTube videos. Hope that helps buddy

I used this! It worked perfectly, you can also see photo’s in the reviews section T Sportline Tesla Wheel Touch Up Paint - Gunpowder

I refreshed mine before I sold my M3. It made a world of difference. They had surface rust and the OE finish was peeling. I sanded them using an orbidal sander and 50 grit to 220 grit. Then followed the instructions and used https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000EM019O?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share.

Highly recommend that paint as it was a near match to OE.

Same here, within the first week. Then another a week later... then a third HUGE one that covered the other two.

Ok, I thought, time for some touch-up paint. Purchased from Amazon, result looked pretty good (for not having done anything to smooth it out).

Then a month later, the wife grinds the other half of the rim.

At least this was all on the same wheel. 😝

https://www.amazon.com/SEM-39143-Trim-Black-Aerosol/dp/B000EM019O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1537665648&sr=8-1&keywords=SEM+Trim+Black

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Tape off and paper anything you don't want to be black. Scuff with a grey scuff pad and spray it. If it's cracking or pitted you may need to go after it with some 400 or 600 grit sandpaper until it's smooth. Prep with a degreaser or IPA before you spray it.

Here, grab a can and be witnessed. May you ride eternal, shiny and chrome.

The M3 really is mostly an I6 machine except for stuff like the deviation to the E92. A very sweet sounding deviation though.

Here’s the link for grey rim paint.

Rim repair paint for tesla works very well and matches the color perfectly.

I took mine off the truck and sprayed it with VHT Nite-Shades

I can't remeber if I did 2 or 3 coats but I think I'm going to do one more coat. It dulls the chrome and doesn't interfere with the function of the TSS sensor.

Dupli-Color universal flat black, automotive touch-up paint pen

• amazon.com/dp/B00HE68ESI

Clean the area and remove the old permanent marker with rubbing alcohol before applying duplicolor paint.

Idk if that’s the same color as the aero wheels but if it is, I fixed my curb rashes by applying duplicolor on them. Link below is the exact color of the stock aero wheels.

Just followed a guide on youtube on how to lightly sand the area and apply the paint. If you really want, just apply the paint and it’ll look good from afar. . Dupli-Color AFM0360 Dark Shadow... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HE66OK8?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I have to disagree on the give up part, although you're right about the proliferation of rash.

I used a beat up piece of 120 grit sandpaper and my fingers to smooth out my rashed rim, then the Ford touch up paint (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HE66OK8?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share) and it made a night and day difference in just a few minutes of effort.

Pull the cap off and look :). It’s the rim though. This stuff matches pretty well. Sand it down and paint over. Shake the bottle good or the paint will be darker.

Dupli-Color AFM0360 Dark Shadow... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HE66OK8?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I had the same issue. I picked up touch-up paint on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08CBQDQQM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1) and it seemed to go on very well. It’s been about 3 weeks and it still looks good.

Dupli-Color AFM0360 Dark Shadow... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HE66OK8?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Works on the 18inch gray wheels from the model 3. Just sand lightly , wipe clean, wait until dry, apply

Yep. This helps.

Dupli-Color AFM0360 Dark Shadow Gray Ford Exact-Match Scratch Fix All-in-1 Touch-Up Paint - 0.25 oz. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HE66OK8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_7VZR5K5KFWS7F5ZJR659?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1