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Paint Touch Up Recommendations

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by KringleFan, May 18, 2025 at 7:38 PM.

  1. May 18, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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    KringleFan

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    I've been lurking on this forum since shortly before I picked up my 2024 ORP in March, and finally have occasion to post, although I wish it were under better circumstances. Today walking to my car I found these dings/chips under the driver-side taillight. First I noticed the part immediately under the light, and thought it might just be a paint defect I hadn't noticed until now (although unlikely, I really enjoy looking at this thing). What's weirder is that the passenger side has an exact matching set. I have no idea how this happened, I suppose a shopping cart could have lost it's way but seems weird given the height/locations.

    Anyways, anyone have recommendations on paint touch up brands/process? I've never had a vehicle I've shelled out this much cash for, and given that it has just over 5k miles I'm hoping to avoid any longer term issues with it expanding or rusting.

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  2. May 19, 2025 at 3:17 AM
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    BS67

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    rear bumper cover is plastic so no worries on rust there.

    I’d just get a matching touch-up paint pen/brush thing, hit the blemish with it and not think about it.
     
  4. May 19, 2025 at 7:11 AM
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    Photon_Chaser

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    Touch up direct has a very good color match.

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  5. May 19, 2025 at 7:17 AM
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    Dealer should have perfect matching touch up paint. Good to get it now anyway.

    Old trick is to use a ripped off match end to touch up. But i would see if it can be buffed out first.
     
  6. May 19, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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    Thanks for the advice, didn’t realize the bumper was plastic so that makes me feel a lot better!
     
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