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marshall

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Touchup Paint Availability?
« on: June 14, 2020, 18:41:19 »
I realize that touchup paint for my '71 280SL (DB181 light beige) hasn't been available from M-B for years, but where can I get a touchup tube of good quality in this color? I could go to good places near me to have paint custom blended, but I'd have to buy at least a pint or more.
My car's in excellent original condition and driven weekly, but it has its share of little nicks here and there from driving. Any suggestions would be welcomed.
Thanks from Warminster, PA (suburban Philadelphia)   

Pawel66

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Re: Touchup Paint Availability?
« Reply #1 on: June 14, 2020, 19:35:28 »
There are plenty of companies who will make even small amounts of pencils or sprays. Difficult for me to Google it in the US. But they are not uncommon. Try to Google "custom touch up pencils" or alike.
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John Betsch - "SADIE"

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Re: Touchup Paint Availability?
« Reply #2 on: June 14, 2020, 21:10:20 »
www.automotivetouchup.com


1/2oz paint pen $12.95
1/2oz touch-up bottle 4.95

made to your specific db color

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Re: Touchup Paint Availability?
« Reply #3 on: June 14, 2020, 23:39:49 »
They don’t have many of the colours!

Garry Marks
Melbourne/ Kyneton, Brisbane. Australia
1969 MB 280SL 5 speed RHD SOLD.
1965 MB 230SL Auto RHD Lt Blue 334G, Top 350H, 213 Leather, Tourist Delivery.
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Jonny B

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Re: Touchup Paint Availability?
« Reply #4 on: June 15, 2020, 14:38:27 »
I have had very good luck with an outfit called Paint Scratch - www.paintscratch.com
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Re: Touchup Paint Availability?
« Reply #5 on: June 15, 2020, 22:55:41 »
That’s who I used for my Horizon Blue 280sl. Matched pretty good.
1970 280sl 4-Speed Horizon Blue

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Re: Touchup Paint Availability?
« Reply #6 on: June 16, 2020, 01:50:20 »
I have used Paint Scratch as well and have found the colour to be a good match.
Garry Marks
Melbourne/ Kyneton, Brisbane. Australia
1969 MB 280SL 5 speed RHD SOLD.
1965 MB 230SL Auto RHD Lt Blue 334G, Top 350H, 213 Leather, Tourist Delivery.
1972 MB 280CE Auto RHD 906G Blue Grey
2005 MB A200.
2006 MB B200
2019 Izuzu DMax 4x4 with Slide-on camper.
2022 Volvo XC40 Twin Electric

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Re: Touchup Paint Availability?
« Reply #7 on: June 16, 2020, 02:16:46 »
www.automotivetouchup.com

I have had good experience with them.  Their color was a perfect match for my original paint.  Also bought their rattle cans and did some extra wheel covers.
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Re: Touchup Paint Availability?
« Reply #8 on: June 16, 2020, 03:01:51 »
my suggestion is to go to a local or close  to you, profession body and paint shop and ask them where they buy their paint.
If I am correct they will let you know where your paint color can be mixed.

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