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AdamAV

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Someone decided to key my car when I was at work today but it wasn't to bad, where can I get some good touch up paint for it? Or do i have to go to a dealer for the exact color? It's a black 05 GT.
 

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Some good auto parts stores have factory touch up paint, all you need is the proper paint code.
 

FordCustSrvc

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AdamAV said:
Someone decided to key my car when I was at work today but it wasn't to bad, where can I get some good touch up paint for it? Or do i have to go to a dealer for the exact color? It's a black 05 GT.
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AdamAV -

I feel your pain! This happened to my car while I was in high school. I still have bad memories about it. Good thing I found matching touch-up paint at the dealer. You can research our factory touch-up paint on the Ford Parts site: http://www.FordParts.com/Default.aspx. Remember to enter your model, year, and search by keyword.

SpartaPerformance said:
Some good auto parts stores have factory touch up paint, all you need is the proper paint code.
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SpartaPerformance -

Appreciate the response! I hope the scratch in AdamAV's ride isn't too deep.

Save this site in your favorites, guys!

Take care,

Thomas
 

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Do it right. Put the paint on, clear it the next day, smooth it out the next day with about 2000 grit sandpaper and a little water, then rub
it out with rubbing compound or scratch remover. I've had a few small rock chips on my car, and you couldn't find them if you tried. Most people just blob some paint on and leave it.
 
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DeadLifter said:
Do it right. Put the paint on, clear it the next day, smooth it out the next day with about 2000 grit sandpaper and a little water, then rub
it out with rubbing compound or scratch remover. I've had a few small rock chips on my car, and you couldn't find them if you tried. Most people just blob some paint on and leave it.
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This. Great advice.
 
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Thanks for the advice guys, I'll attempt to fix it tomorrow so hopefully it looks good
 
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You could end up making it look much worse. Be careful.
 
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