Touch up Paint Source

[kupcar]

Hi All, Anyone have any recommendations for a source to get some touch up paint? The color is Adriatic Blue. I'm looking for it in touch up and in a aerosol rattle can. Thanks.

[Joe Bob]

Automotive Touch Up Paint from PaintScratch - Order Pro Grade Paint - PaintScratch.com

I have used them in the past. Order by paint code or send in a sample.

[sugarwood]

All your local body shops buy paint from the same place.
Look locally for an automotive Paint Supply store

[964TargaC2]

I have used this company, great results
Touch Up Paint and Accessories | AutomotiveTouchup

[uwanna]

Originally Posted by 964TargaC2

I have used this company, great results
Touch Up Paint and Accessories | AutomotiveTouchup

^^^^ These guys! Ordered by paint code number. One rattle can plus a can of clear. Dead on match, good instructions plus fast service! One caveat, if your old paint is a darker color and has sun bleached/faded out a bit, the match will be close but not perfect. Just something you can't control! The match on paint that was not exposed to sun however will be right on. Just something we have to live with!
Only other solution is to send them a part with the faded paint to have it matched.

[Reiver]

^^^
They do a nice job. Always test the new can and if it is not right call them and they'll redo the batch for you.
My metallic paint is 32 years old so it didn't match exactly (fading) but was very close.

[Jack Stands]

Another thumbs up for Automotive Touchup. They did a great job of providing Touchup paint for my '84 Platinum Metallic 911 Targa in both spray and liquid form.

[Arne2]

Originally Posted by Joe Bob

Automotive Touch Up Paint from PaintScratch - Order Pro Grade Paint - PaintScratch.com

I have used them in the past. Order by paint code or send in a sample.

Originally Posted by 964TargaC2

I have used this company, great results
Touch Up Paint and Accessories | AutomotiveTouchup

I've used both, paintscratch for the Porsche, the other for the mom-in-law's Cadillac. Both results were acceptable from code. Neither place has all codes.

[HarryD]

I go to my local Autobody Paint supplier and have them make me a pint of their "2-pack" paint in my color code and get some reducer and hardener.

When I need to do a small paint job, I mix up a small quantity as needed and use a Pre-Val sprayer to apply. Relatively inexpensive and it allows you to use a paint that will harden and last longer.

FWIW, my local guy is a PPG supplier and I use the OMNI MTK Line.

[kupcar]

Thanks to everyone. It's great to get recommendations. I bought this project car that had been painted a Porsche color, according to the previous owner. Unfortunately he can't remember the name. I'm trying to match via pictures online, which I'm sure is inaccurate. I think I've got it narrowed down to three, Adriatic Blue 16, Olymic Blue L51P, or Mexico Blue 336. I might have to take it to my local paint shop to see if they can confirm the color.

[Scott997]

I recommend dr color chip. They also stand behind the paint mix. Easy process and dries flat. I don't like touchups the dry raised and look worse then the chip.

[sugarwood]

Originally Posted by kupcar

Thanks to everyone. It's great to get recommendations. I bought this project car that had been painted a Porsche color, according to the previous owner. Unfortunately he can't remember the name. I'm trying to match via pictures online, which I'm sure is inaccurate. I think I've got it narrowed down to three, Adriatic Blue 16, Olymic Blue L51P, or Mexico Blue 336. I might have to take it to my local paint shop to see if they can confirm the color.

The local auto paint shop will have a special camera that photographs the actual paint on your car and tells them how to mix it. You never need to know a paint code or name. This is how they color match old faded paint.

[911T70]

Originally Posted by sugarwood

The local auto paint shop will have a special camera that photographs the actual paint on your car and tells them how to mix it. You never need to know a paint code or name. This is how they color match old faded paint.

I've been looking for touch-up paint for my Slate Grey for a year now and finally gave up and had it scanned by a local paint shop. They gave me an Acura color that's not even close. The shop I used only uses existing colors used by car manufacturers, I guess. Wasted $75!

[jimbeaux911]

I went to my local auto paint supply shop, and they mixed up the paint I needed, and put it in a spray can for $20. Was enough to paint the rockers, and front valance.

[sugarwood]

Originally Posted by 911T70

I've been looking for touch-up paint for my Slate Grey for a year now and finally gave up and had it scanned by a local paint shop. They gave me an Acura color that's not even close. The shop I used only uses existing colors used by car manufacturers, I guess. Wasted $75!

Did you get your money back?


1969 Color Codes - Porsche Paint Cross-Reference

I see Slate Grey from 1969 having a paint code of:
6601
8361L
29003

Here is 6601 paint
http://www.paintscratch.com/touch_up_paint/Porsche/1966-Porsche-All-Models-Slate-Grey-L6601.html

[911T70]

Originally Posted by sugarwood

Did you get your money back?


1969 Color Codes - Porsche Paint Cross-Reference

I see Slate Grey from 1969 having a paint code of:
6601
8361L
29003

Here is 6601 paint
Slate Grey L6601 Touch Up Paint for 1966 Porsche All Models - PaintScratch.com

Thank you, sugarwood. I had found the formulation for slate grey last winter and brought it to numerous paint shops. Problem is, in Canada, car paint must be water-based so nobody would mix it for me, except one shop who quoted $400 for a pint! My next option is to order from the US. With delivery, customs and the exchange rate it gets very pricey but I have no other options at this point. My car was painted a couple of years before acquiring it so I have no idea if the PO used the Porsche formulation for slate grey - might not be a perfect match.

No, I didn't try getting my money back. That shop's policy is once they mix it, it's yours to keep!