8th Generation Honda Civic Forum - View Single Post - problem with alabaster silver touch up paint

gary79 · 10-22-2007, 07:36 PM

the touch paint is the real deal, Honda issue, NH700M. and I have shaken the paint for several minutes before applying. if this was not a metallic paint I don't think I would have this problem. I have touched up a lot chips in my time and can usually get the paint to flow into a chip so that's it's not noticeable. I was just out in the garage looking at it again. thought may be if I took the bumper off and got it horizontal instead of vertical, I might have a better chance. at this point, I have concluded that a perfect blob or amount of paint is neccesary, because any sanding or buffing just turns the paint dark.

I am probably being too picky, but I really like my 06 Ex coupe. it is also frustrating because I have seen rock chips "disappear" with the right work, and have done a few myself. metallic paint is hard to work with.

10-22-2007, 07:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
gary79 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: quincy, illinois Posts: 166 iTrader: 0 / 0%	the touch paint is the real deal, Honda issue, NH700M. and I have shaken the paint for several minutes before applying. if this was not a metallic paint I don't think I would have this problem. I have touched up a lot chips in my time and can usually get the paint to flow into a chip so that's it's not noticeable. I was just out in the garage looking at it again. thought may be if I took the bumper off and got it horizontal instead of vertical, I might have a better chance. at this point, I have concluded that a perfect blob or amount of paint is neccesary, because any sanding or buffing just turns the paint dark. I am probably being too picky, but I really like my 06 Ex coupe. it is also frustrating because I have seen rock chips "disappear" with the right work, and have done a few myself. metallic paint is hard to work with.