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Old 02-21-2008, 04:07 AM
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Which touch-up paint do you guys recommend? is the MB one from the service center any good? I read something about another type thats in a marker type applicator? Also heard it might be better to apply with a toothpick so you dont apply too much. whats your thoughts?
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I bought the MB touch up paint and repaired a spot about 1/2" long. It did a nice job. but before you use it go to the websites for the other paints and read how it is done. You must fill the hole in the paint, keep it flush with the top coat, then a series of smooth and buff to get it right. Not that difficult, just don't rush and keep a copy of how to's when you do the touch up. The paint code will be at the bottom of the driver door on the chassy by the door pillar.
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Originally Posted by phlylilazn
Which touch-up paint do you guys recommend? is the MB one from the service center any good? I read something about another type thats in a marker type applicator? Also heard it might be better to apply with a toothpick so you dont apply too much. whats your thoughts?
In addition you should get a LANGKA Blob Eliminator kit for working on all minor chips and scratches. I am a fanatic. I like to keep the paintwork on my vehicles in tip top condition. I use LANGKA for minor chips and scratches on my vehicles (following the use of touch up paint). Let me know if you need tips on using the product on MB paint.

I only use MB touch up paint from MB.
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I prefer the DR Color Chip to the marker or bottle of touchup paint. http://www.drcolorchip.com/ It appears to be similar to the Langka system. I have used it on both cars with good success.
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Originally Posted by vettdvr
I bought the MB touch up paint and repaired a spot about 1/2" long. It did a nice job. but before you use it go to the websites for the other paints and read how it is done. You must fill the hole in the paint, keep it flush with the top coat, then a series of smooth and buff to get it right. Not that difficult, just don't rush and keep a copy of how to's when you do the touch up. The paint code will be at the bottom of the driver door on the chassy by the door pillar.
That's what I did, I went to MB to buy the paint to touch up a chip on the lower front bumper.
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RE: Touch Up Paint

I'm pretty much like Pinebaron, very picky about chips, scratches, and routinely keep my cars touched up as needed.

Also suggest you go with MB touch up paint, use Langka as directed (after allowing the MB paint/clear to dry for 24 hours), and then use Megiars #9 to polish the paint area after using Langka.

I have had very good results using these products in sequence with a bit of patience. You can achieve results where only you will ever see/know where a scratch or chip was.

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