Touch Up Paint

Pa231 · **Posted:** Mon Oct 16, 2006 9:33 pm

Where can I get a good touch up paint for my car?

Pa231 · **Posted:** Tue Oct 17, 2006 8:07 pm

Hum... Does anyone ever car about their car's body? When I ask a question about mechanic, I have an answer before I send my question. But when it's about body work...

Volvord · **Posted:** Tue Oct 17, 2006 8:23 pm

You should know I do

I always get my touch-up paint from the dealer (Volvo) I do not think Canadian Tire or parts stores list Volvo colors

Pa231 · **Posted:** Tue Oct 17, 2006 8:56 pm

The dealer in Edmonton is a ....

So I should add that to my shopping list in Calgary.

Volvord · **Posted:** Tue Oct 17, 2006 9:13 pm

One of these days you will understand that you were destin to live in Calgary

Pa231 · **Posted:** Tue Oct 17, 2006 9:29 pm

Maybe...

I want to correct the front of my hood. I good a new paint, so it's not as strong as the original one and I got a lot of chip last winter and now it's rusting. Do I need to sand it before applying the paint? If yes, what should I use? And after that, I'd like to install something to protect it. Many people told me to put some 3M plastic. What's your thoughs on this?

J-Hop · **Joined:** Thu Dec 22, 2005 3:21 am **Posts:** 311

hey steph, i would sand the rust off if i were you, rust has a problem of spreading like mad once it starts. im not such what to sand it with but i used a dremel on very slow rpm on some of my rust.

Also here is an idea I found on IPD

http://ipdusa.com/ProductsCat.aspx?CategoryID=650&NodeID=2638&RootID=629

I dont know if anyone here has used this or a product similar to it, i would love to know if it works because it sounds like a great idea

Edicius · **Posted:** Tue Oct 17, 2006 11:43 pm

look up rust bullet as well

Volvord · **Posted:** Wed Oct 18, 2006 7:02 am

Do-It-Yourself paint jobs are never as good as what a paintshop can do. Body / paint shops use 2 part paints that harden much better and wear longer than standard paints.

Yes you can buy these "professional" paints but you need a major investment in equipment to apply it. I even had a body shop paint my hood when I installed the cowl induction aluminium hood.

Now on this forum the "expert" with a spray can is Raz :roll:

who I am sure will add his comments very soon

Edicius · **Posted:** Wed Oct 18, 2006 5:51 pm

He's in edmonton, isn't at his computer much at the moment. he should be back soon

Pa231 · **Posted:** Wed Oct 18, 2006 7:03 pm

I just want to correct the front of the hood, doesn't need a professionnal job! :lol:

Anyway, I don`t think it's worth to put too much money in the body (to my regrets... :cry:

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