Metallic touch up paint

dipsy · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

Can you buy metallic touch up paint Question

I dropped my SV the other day Sad

cracking the side fairing which the other half has managed to repair Smile

but I need to touch up the paint and was wondering if anyone knows if there is and where I can get the suzuki metallic silver touch up paint.

Any help gratefully received Smile

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Sparks! · Sir Tart-a-lot Joined: 30 Aug 2003 Karma :

Hi I'm pretty sure you can't properly touch up metallic paint as the flake in it won't be a perfect match, not sure if that is 100% correct but from what I remember being told and from previous experience of trying it on car etc.

Think it requires a full respray in order to get it back to mint condition again.
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ZRX61 · Victor Meldrew Joined: 05 Nov 2003 Karma :

dipsy · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

Thanks for that guys Smile

I think its going to be a black stripe down each side Laughing

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yambabe · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

That's what stickers are made for dipsy..... Very Happy

Here is a handy hint for small (and I mean small) chips and scratches in all kinds of paint - see if you can find some nail polish in the same colour! There are so many types/shades available now that it's not that difficult to match well, and if you apply it really carefully you can effect a pretty un-noticeable repair....

Probably best to use as a temporary measure until you get around to (can afford to?) do a proper respray but even so, cheap and effective. CAUTION though, test on an unobtrusive part before using on plastics as it's just possible it may melt it.
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