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Old Feb 16, 2021 | 11:32 PM
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Anyone got touch up paint pen from dealer recently?

Got a small but noticeable scratch on the hood. Probably got it from washing the car. It might be deep enough that I can feel it with fingernail. Wet it with water and it doesn't go away to confirm it is a paint scratch.

Anyway, called up two dealers. Both quoted a different part number and price. I provided the VIN to both so I don't how there is two different part number.

It is for 2020 GLC with Selenite Grey metallic.

Can anyone confirm which one is correct? Both prices are crazy high for a pen of touch up paint and clear coat. Am I better off getting it from any body shop since all they need to the color code?

PN 000-986-23-50-7992 $47.20 plus tax

PN 986-23-50-09-9197 $40 plus tax
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Old Feb 17, 2021 | 10:01 AM
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I bought one back in September and it was $22 USD for a Mojave Silver, which include the paint and clear coat tube.
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Old Feb 17, 2021 | 08:22 PM
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I have a Mojave silver as well - where did you purchase yours from?
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Old Feb 17, 2021 | 09:15 PM
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I have a Mojave silver as well - where did you purchase yours from?
got mine at the dealer.
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Old Feb 21, 2021 | 01:50 PM
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Isn't it supposed to be free with new car? I didn't get any touch up paint with my cars lately, but back int he days I used to get them free (if car didn't come with it I could ask dealer and get it free).

If you want to know if damage is real, do two things: fingernail test (which you did) and carefully clean it with Meguiars #2 (M0216 M2 Mirror Glaze Fine-Cut Cleaner). It should remove anything embedded in clear coat (not to confuse with clay bar, which will remove particles on top of clear coat). If Meguiars #2 takes care of it, don't forget to follow with a coat of polish and then a sealant or wax.
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Old Feb 21, 2021 | 09:47 PM
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PN 000-986-23-50-7992 $47.20 plus tax
Is the right one, the other is black.
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Old Feb 22, 2021 | 04:33 AM
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Originally Posted by GLC300EN
Isn't it supposed to be free with new car? I didn't get any touch up paint with my cars lately, but back int he days I used to get them free (if car didn't come with it I could ask dealer and get it free).

If you want to know if damage is real, do two things: fingernail test (which you did) and carefully clean it with Meguiars #2 (M0216 M2 Mirror Glaze Fine-Cut Cleaner). It should remove anything embedded in clear coat (not to confuse with clay bar, which will remove particles on top of clear coat). If Meguiars #2 takes care of it, don't forget to follow with a coat of polish and then a sealant or wax.
I bought Meguiars ultimate compound and ultimate polish. Should I buy Meguiars Mirror Glaze Fine-Cut Cleaner instead? What is the difference between these three? I can feel it with fingernail means it is a deep scratch to the paint right? Was planning to use touch up paint, wet sand to level it, clear coat, wet sand to level it, then ultimate compound the ultimate polish. Is it the right step? It is my first attempt to do this so dont want to mess up.
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Is the right one, the other is black.
why did they quote the black part number?
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Can you tell if it is a deep enough scratch to require touch up or use the product you mention should be sufficient?

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Old Feb 22, 2021 | 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by jtcb
Got a small but noticeable scratch on the hood. Probably got it from washing the car. It might be deep enough that I can feel it with fingernail. Wet it with water and it doesn't go away to confirm it is a paint scratch.

Anyway, called up two dealers. Both quoted a different part number and price. I provided the VIN to both so I don't how there is two different part number.

It is for 2020 GLC with Selenite Grey metallic.

Can anyone confirm which one is correct? Both prices are crazy high for a pen of touch up paint and clear coat. Am I better off getting it from any body shop since all they need to the color code?

PN 000-986-23-50-7992 $47.20 plus tax

PN 986-23-50-09-9197 $40 plus tax
Looks like we have same color, I bought from dealer and its about 50$ or even more
Paint is selentigrau met

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Old Feb 22, 2021 | 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by GLC300EN
Isn't it supposed to be free with new car? I didn't get any touch up paint with my cars lately, but back int he days I used to get them free (if car didn't come with it I could ask dealer and get it free).
Yep, came here to say this. I asked the dealer for touch-up paint, but they wanted like $50-60 for it. I played dumb and texted the sales guy I worked with and he mailed a bottle to me for free. It's the little victories that feel the best, kids.
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Old Feb 22, 2021 | 08:56 PM
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That is so crazy. I wonder if they charged me the wrong price when I went in. I have Mojave silver, which is also metallic and paid $22, which I thought was fair as I spent $25 for regular white on a Chevrolet blazer.
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Originally Posted by GLC300EN
Isn't it supposed to be free with new car? I didn't get any touch up paint with my cars lately, but back int he days I used to get them free (if car didn't come with it I could ask dealer and get it free).
You "didn't get any touch up paint with my cars lately" - What car is that?

How far "back in the day" are you referring to?

Are you referring to Mercedes-Benz giving free paint with purchase?

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Old May 27, 2021 | 12:24 AM
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Old May 27, 2021 | 06:24 PM
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Wife was in for B Service this week. Asked to buy touchup paint. We're in Cali. Dealer told her can't be sold in California. Had the paint shop do the work. Were going to charge $96, but the paint guy was painting something else with same color, and I imagine felt guilty about the two tiny rock chips and ended up doing it for free.
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Old May 27, 2021 | 06:36 PM
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Dealer told her can't be sold in California.
when did buying paint in Cali become illegal?
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Old May 27, 2021 | 06:51 PM
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Type of paint and the off gassing I would bet... we regulate everything here. Could have been BS, but I am not surprised.
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I moved from Cali not even 5 years ago and it sounds odd to me. Last time I was in an AutoZone there, I'm sure they sold touch up paint but who knows what the CARB folks out there come up with.
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Buy Genuine Mercedes touch up paint from Amazon….it’s cheaper and they ship to Cali.
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Old Sep 28, 2021 | 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by GLK63AMG
I bought one back in September and it was $22 USD for a Mojave Silver, which include the paint and clear coat tube.
Can you share the before / after pics of the repair by using the touch up paints? I have a few paint chips in my Selenite Grey GLC and considering the same, dealer is asking 28$ for the paint.
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I recently bought touchup paint on Amazon (040 Black) for two minor scratches. Non- metallic is easier than metallic, but mine was a perfect match and I paid about $12.
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