Touch Up Paint - Factory Colors

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Anyone have a preferred "go-to" brand or type of touch up paint that could be recommended?
 I got a spray can of Original Factory Touch Up Paint from Paintscratch.com for some minor spots on the firewall, around door hinges and on the cowl where factory paint had flaked off. Bought one can of 1972 Ford Dark Blue Poly (3-H/Y) which I thought would be the closest to the Dark Blue Metallic (paint code 3-H) that my car came with. Boy I was wrong...looks way too bright. I am applying over grey primer...I'm not a painter and was just trying to do a quick job before things get out of hand. Not even close... 
Anyway, I'm just looking to get something that blends fairly well that you wouldn't really notice from say 10 ft.

Thanks again folks, this forum is an invaluable resource and I do appreciate all the feedback I get.

Billy

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texanrebel Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 13-June-2018 Location: Houston, Texas Status: Offline Points: 208	Post Options Post Reply Quote texanrebel Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Touch Up Paint - Factory Colors Posted: 20-April-2020 at 5:48AM
	Anyone have a preferred "go-to" brand or type of touch up paint that could be recommended? I got a spray can of Original Factory Touch Up Paint from Paintscratch.com for some minor spots on the firewall, around door hinges and on the cowl where factory paint had flaked off. Bought one can of 1972 Ford Dark Blue Poly (3-H/Y) which I thought would be the closest to the Dark Blue Metallic (paint code 3-H) that my car came with. Boy I was wrong...looks way too bright. I am applying over grey primer...I'm not a painter and was just trying to do a quick job before things get out of hand. Not even close... Anyway, I'm just looking to get something that blends fairly well that you wouldn't really notice from say 10 ft. Thanks again folks, this forum is an invaluable resource and I do appreciate all the feedback I get. Billy
	1972 Montego GT 1977 Mercury Monarch 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe

72FordGTS Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group GTS.org Admin Joined: 06-September-2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Status: Offline Points: 5309	Post Options Post Reply Quote 72FordGTS Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20-April-2020 at 6:57AM
	I just go to a body shop paint supply store and have them make paint for me. They can then tweak it to get it to match if you bring a part as a sample. You can usually get it in a aerosol spray can, or in a can if you want to spray it with your own gun.
	Vince 1972 Ford GTS Sportsroof - Survivor, One Family car GTS.org Admin

texanrebel Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 13-June-2018 Location: Houston, Texas Status: Offline Points: 208	Post Options Post Reply Quote texanrebel Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20-April-2020 at 7:37AM
	Thanks Vince, that can be accomplished. Wished I had asked before wasting time with the online paint. Billy
	1972 Montego GT 1977 Mercury Monarch 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe

californiajohnny Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: 05-October-2013 Location: winlock, wa Status: Offline Points: 14469	Post Options Post Reply Quote californiajohnny Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20-April-2020 at 11:28AM
	yeah some colors are transparent like yellow, red and green, and the base color can make a difference when blending! but black, blue, dark blue should cover fine in 2 or 3 coats yes what vince said auto paint supply store... Edited by californiajohnny - 20-April-2020 at 5:56PM
	JOHN 74 GRAN TORINO S&H CLONE 74 VETTE CUSTOM 90 S10 BLAZER 4X4 LIFTED 77 CELICA CUSTOM 75 V8 MONZA SUPERCHARGED 79 COURIER VERT. SLAMMED 75 VEGA V6 5 SPD 70 CHEV C10 P/U 68 MUSTANG FB CONVERSION

schufitz Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 23-February-2014 Location: Hammond IN Status: Offline Points: 101	Post Options Post Reply Quote schufitz Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20-April-2020 at 4:43PM
	I was disappointed in what paintscratch.com sent me as well for Black Jade (way to dark). I tried expresspaint.com and had a good match with them. Possibly an option if the body shop path doesn't pan out.
	Dave 1969 Torino GT/351W 2V/FMX/Vinyl Top/Black Jade/Gold Stripes/Nugget Gold Buckets/Console/Racing Mirrors/AC/PS/PDB