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TouchUpDirect’s Top 5 James Bond Cars

May 8, 2025 by TouchUpDirect
We're counting down our 5 favorite James Bond cars. Did your favorite make it?
Reading time: 8 min
Good Stuff

The History of American Car Design: How Automotive Styling Has Evolved Over Time

May 7, 2025 by TouchUpDirect
From the Model T to the age of electric vehicles, we're covering over 100 years of styling in American automobiles.
Reading time: 10 min
Good Stuff

The Batmobile Through the Years

May 5, 2025 by TouchUpDirect
From camp super car to the tank-like sports car, join us as we look at the evolution of the Batmobile.
Reading time: 9 min
Good Stuff, Vehicle Tips

TouchUpDirect’s 5th Mailbag

May 1, 2025 by TouchUpDirect
We're answering your questions for the 5th time! From Clearcoat to test cards, get the answers to your most press...
Reading time: 3 min
Good Stuff

The Precision of Paint: How Porsche’s Custom Colors Inspire What We Do at TouchUpDirect

April 30, 2025 by TouchUpDirect
Porsche is taking personalization to the next level! Learn more about Porsche's Paint to Sample Program.
Reading time: 3 min
Vehicle Tips

How Drivers Can Save Money on Gas: Smart Tips to Cut Fuel Costs

April 24, 2025 by TouchUpDirect
Flummoxed by high gas prices? Check out our tips for reducing that gas mileage.
Reading time: 4 min
How-To

How to Protect Your Car’s Paint from Spring Showers: Touch Up and Maintenance Tips

April 22, 2025 by TouchUpDirect
Don't let that wild Spring weather wreak havoc on your paint job! We've got some tips & tricks that will...
Reading time: 4 min
Good Stuff

5 Tales of Infamous Cars

April 11, 2025 by TouchUpDirect
We’re digging deep through history to find some of its most notorious vehicles. Here's 5 cars that live in infamy.
Reading time: 8 min
Vehicle Tips

The Best Time of Year to Paint or Touch Up Your Car: A Complete Guide

April 2, 2025 by TouchUpDirect
What's the right season to paint your vehicle? We're taking you through the pros & cons of painting in Winter,...
Reading time: 5 min
Good Stuff, Quizzes

The 2025 Spring Quiz

March 18, 2025 by TouchUpDirect
Can you defeat our Spring Quiz? We're covering everything from Kendrick to NASCAR. Play now and try for that perfect...
Reading time: 1 min
Vehicle Tips

Tips for Going on a Road Trip with Your Electric Vehicle: A Comprehensive Guide

March 17, 2025 by TouchUpDirect
It's time for EV owners to hit the road and see the sights! Here's a few tips and tricks to...
Reading time: 4 min
Good Stuff

5 Motorcycle Obsessed Celebrities

March 11, 2025 by TouchUpDirect
Join us as we look at 5 famous motorcycle aficionados from past and present.
Reading time: 4 min
How-To, Vehicle Tips

The Ultimate Guide to Deep Cleaning Your Vehicle: Tips, Tricks, and Essential Steps

February 27, 2025 by TouchUpDirect
Is it time to deep clean your car? Join us as we walk you through all the steps needed to...
Reading time: 4 min
Good Stuff, Vehicle Tips

What Are You Getting Your Car For Valentine’s Day?

February 12, 2025 by TouchUpDirect
Don't let your car feel left out this Valentine's Day! Need a suggestion for a fun car activity or something...
Reading time: 3 min
Good Stuff, Vehicle Tips

TouchUpDirect’s 4th Mailbag!

January 30, 2025 by TouchUpDirect
Time to dig into the TouchUpDirect mailbag once more. We're answering all your burning questions for the 4th time!
Reading time: 4 min
Good Stuff

5 Tales of Car Brand Logos

January 20, 2025 by TouchUpDirect
Join us as we talk about the fascinating journeys these legendary car companies traveled to get their iconic logos.
Reading time: 8 min
Good Stuff

5 More Interesting Car Facts

January 10, 2025 by TouchUpDirect
We're back with more fascinating car facts for you. From the first electric car to the bestselling car in history,...
Reading time: 5 min
Videos

Get Extra Shine With the TouchUpDirect Polishing Kit

January 7, 2025 by TouchUpDirect
Our experts are here to teach you how to get the ultimate shine with the TouchUpDirect Polishing Kit.
Reading time: 1 min
Videos

Tape Tricks to Avoid Hard Edges With Aerosol Spray Paint

by TouchUpDirect
Avoid those hard edges and become a maestro of paint taping with our step by step instructions.
Reading time: 1 min
Videos

Repair a Large Scratch With Aerosol Spray Paint

by TouchUpDirect
Not a fan of written tutorials? We've got you covered. Learn how to effectively use the Aerosol Platinum Kit with...
Reading time: 1 min
Videos

Repair a Scrape With a Touch Up Pen & Brush

by TouchUpDirect
Learn from our experts as they take you on a step by step journey to touch up those chips &...
Reading time: 1 min
Good Stuff

Meet the Car Colors of 2025!

January 6, 2025 by TouchUpDirect
New year, new car colors! Join us as we look at the 2025 car colors and pick some favorites!
Reading time: 3 min
Good Stuff, Vehicle Tips

New Year’s Resolutions for Your Car

January 2, 2025 by TouchUpDirect
It's the dawn of a new year and we're looking at all the resolutions that can turn your car into...
Reading time: 5 min
Good Stuff, Quizzes

TouchUpDirect’s Big Quiz of 2024

December 19, 2024 by TouchUpDirect
Were You Paying Attention in 2024? We love our trivia here at TouchUpDirect and we couldn’t resist bringing our customers...
Reading time: 1 min
Vehicle Tips

Winter Warriors: How to Ace Your Car Touch Up Project This Season

December 5, 2024 by TouchUpDirect
Touching up your vehicle in the freezing Winter can be dicey. TouchUpDirect's here to help! Learn all the tricks you'll...
Reading time: 3 min
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Good Stuff

How to Prevent Packages from Being Stolen During Holiday

December 3, 2024 by TouchUpDirect
Protect Your Packages, or Yule Be Sorry The holidays are upon us, and that means holiday shopping and purchases being...
Reading time: 2 min
Touch Up Brush
How-To, Vehicle Tips

5 More Common Touch Up Mistakes

November 14, 2024 by TouchUpDirect
In our first touch up mistakes blog, we covered everything from color codes to dry time. Now we’re back with...
Reading time: 3 min
How-To, Vehicle Tips

How To Repaint Over Old Paint

November 5, 2024 by TouchUpDirect
Are you sick of staring at that one spot of fading paint? Is that peeling paint on your door giving...
Reading time: 4 min
Good Stuff, Vehicle Tips

TouchUpDirect Mailbag the 3rd

October 29, 2024 by TouchUpDirect
We’re digging deep into this seemingly never ending mailbag to answer more of your fascinating questions! How Does the Matching...
Reading time: 3 min
Good Stuff, How-To

Everything You Need to Know about Aerosol!

October 25, 2024 by TouchUpDirect
The TouchUpDirect Aerosol FAQ We’ve reached the big one! Let’s talk about the Aerosol. These gorgeous applicators have a smooth...
Reading time: 4 min
TouchUpDirect Mailbag 2
Good Stuff, Vehicle Tips

The 2nd TouchUpDirect Mailbag

October 16, 2024 by TouchUpDirect
We didn’t think we’d be back so soon either! But you guys sent us a lot of questions and we’re...
Reading time: 4 min
How-To, Vehicle Tips

How to Fix Orange Peel Paint: Top Tips for a Smooth Finish

October 4, 2024 by TouchUpDirect
Imagine. You’ve just finished touching up your dream paint job. It’s gorgeous, everything you ever wanted! But what’s this? Does...
Reading time: 3 min
Vehicle Tips

The TouchUpDirect Mailbag

October 1, 2024 by TouchUpDirect
We’ve finally sorted out the TouchUpDirect mailbag and it turns out that our customers have some good questions for us...
Reading time: 5 min
Good Stuff

Is Pearlescent Paint Harder To Match?

September 20, 2024 by TouchUpDirect
Imagine. You’re finally getting rid of that scratch on your car’s coat fixed up. You’re ready to tackle the eyesore...
Reading time: 7 min
Get To Know Toyota With TouchUpDirect
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Get To Know Toyota With TouchUpDirect

September 12, 2024 by TouchUpDirect
In 1957, Toyota made their big US debut with the Toyopet Crown. While gorgeous and luxurious enough to be dubbed...
Reading time: 8 min
Polishing Kit
Vehicle Tips

Everything You Need To Know About the Polishing Kit!

September 5, 2024 by TouchUpDirect
The Polishing Kit FAQ One of our absolute favorite kits is here to give you achieve the best paint job...
Reading time: 3 min
Good Stuff

America’s Favorite Rides: Top 5 Most Purchased Car Models and Their Signature Colors

August 29, 2024 by TouchUpDirect
People need a lot of different things out of their vehicle. Some want raw power. Some want something practical. Some...
Reading time: 7 min
How-To, Vehicle Tips

No Weekend? No Problem: Complete Your Car Touch Ups After Work

August 19, 2024 by TouchUpDirect
Sometimes, your car has damage that absolutely requires a visit to a body shop or garage. But there’s also the...
Reading time: 7 min
The Art of Making Touch Up Paint
Good Stuff

From Order to Driveway: How Auto Touch Up Paint Gets From the TouchUpDirect Factory to Your Car

August 7, 2024 by TouchUpDirect
Today, we thought we’d give you a little walkthrough on how your touch up paint tool goes from an online...
Reading time: 4 min
Cars in a parking lot during summer
Vehicle Tips

Tips For Every Adventure: Summer Paint Damage Woes

August 6, 2024 by TouchUpDirect
Don’t let the heat and nature of Summer cause your car paint pains. Our Tips for Every Adventure series is...
Reading time: 4 min
5 Iconic Car Paint Jobs From Film and Television
Good Stuff

5 Iconic Car Paint Jobs From Film and Television

July 25, 2024 by TouchUpDirect
We here at TouchUpDirect have spent a lot of time talking about iconic movie cars. We’ve covered everything from the...
Reading time: 10 min
Motorcycle Rider on a Race Track
Good Stuff, Vehicle Tips

Tips For Every Adventure: Track Day Trauma

July 22, 2024 by TouchUpDirect
We love a motorcycle track day here at TouchUpDirect. The screech of tires, the metallic smell of iron particles in...
Reading time: 4 min
Blue Ridge Parkway
Good Stuff

American Adventures Month

July 18, 2024 by TouchUpDirect
Happy August! As of this writing, Summer is winding down and Fall fast approaches but you know what there’s still...
Reading time: 5 min
Car Paint Code Locations
How-To, Vehicle Tips

Understanding Car Paint Codes: A Comprehensive Guide

by TouchUpDirect
TouchUpDirect can make over twenty thousand car colors for a variety of cars, trucks, and motorcycles. With such an overwhelming...
Reading time: 6 min
Girl On The Road
Good Stuff, Vehicle Tips

Tips For Every Adventure: Road Trip Risks

July 16, 2024 by TouchUpDirect
We here at TouchUpDirect are crazy for a good road trip. Maybe you’ll head on over to the beach or...
Reading time: 4 min
How-To

Learn How To Deal With Scratches On Your Car

July 12, 2024 by TouchUpDirect
If you’re here, you’ve probably had a run in with a rogue shopping cart or someone parked too close or...
Reading time: 6 min
Push Cart in Parking Lot
Good Stuff, Vehicle Tips

Tips For Every Adventure: Parking Perils

July 1, 2024 by TouchUpDirect
We’ve all been there. You come out of the store to find that your once pristine paint job has been...
Reading time: 4 min
Ford Transformation - 1 (1)
Good Stuff, How-To

A Ford F-150 Transformation: Blue Flame Metallic

by TouchUpDirect
Devin Gonzales from Auto Journey is no stranger to car modifications and customizations. As an avid automotive enthusiast, Devin has...
Reading time: 5 min
The 1-Hour Paint Job
Good Stuff, How-To

The One Hour Paint Job

June 24, 2024 by TouchUpDirect
If you’re anything like us, you take immense pride in keeping your vehicle looking pristine. But let’s face it, scratches,...
Reading time: 4 min
US Highway Roads
How-To

Tips for Every Adventure: Highway Hazards

June 20, 2024 by TouchUpDirect
Highways are the lifelines of modern transportation, but they’re also prime territory for potential damage to your car’s paint. Think...
Reading time: 4 min
Avoid These Touch Up Mistakes
How-To

Top 5 Mistakes When Applying Touch Up Paint (And How to Fix Them)

June 11, 2024 by TouchUpDirect
If you’re like me, you take pride in keeping your ride looking sleek and polished. But let’s face it, your...
Reading time: 4 min
Good Stuff, How-To, Vehicle Tips

Tips For Every Adventure: Off Road Damage

June 4, 2024 by TouchUpDirect
Off-roading is an exhilarating hobby that combines adventure, skill, and a bit of mud-slinging fun. It’s about taking your vehicle...
Reading time: 7 min
Good Stuff

Ultimate Speed Thrills: 10 of the Best Car Movies You Can’t Miss

by TouchUpDirect
As distinguished and refined automobile enthusiasts, we here at TouchUpDirect have a fondness for the more vehicular type of cinema....
Reading time: 22 min
Good Stuff, Vehicle Tips

Ultimate Adventures: Top 5 Scenic Routes for Your USA Road Trip Experience

May 23, 2024 by TouchUpDirect
What makes a road trip USA unforgettable? It’s the paths you choose—from the legendary Route 66 to the picturesque Highway...
Reading time: 15 min
Good Stuff, Vehicle Tips

Tips For Every Adventure: Rain Damage

May 22, 2024 by TouchUpDirect
We’ve spent some time warning of the dangers of driving in the rain. While we made some very good points...
Reading time: 3 min
Vehicle Tips

Rattlecan Restoration

May 16, 2024 by TouchUpDirect
Well hello again, drivers! Today, we’re diving into the wonderful world of Aerosol spray cans. Touching up your car with...
Reading time: 4 min
Tips For Every Adventure
Vehicle Tips

Tips For Every Adventure

May 10, 2024 by TouchUpDirect
We love a good series here at the TouchUpDirect blog. We’ve had our fun telling you about all the different...
Reading time: 3 min
Vehicle Tips

Increase Your Car’s Resale & Trade-In Value

April 24, 2024 by TouchUpDirect
Hey, did you know that the moment you drive a new car off the lot, it starts losing its value?...
Reading time: 3 min
Good Stuff, Videos

4 Times We Let Our Mascots Take Over Marketing

April 19, 2024 by TouchUpDirect
Sometimes our mascots want to help us get the word out about TouchUpDirect. And we appreciate that greatly while also...
Reading time: 1 min
Good Stuff

Stunning Silver! Top Silver Car Colors

April 11, 2024 by TouchUpDirect
We truly love our car colors here at TouchUpDirect. This enthusiasm has inspired a bunch of blog posts on our...
Reading time: 6 min
The Touch Up Brush
Good Stuff

Everything You Need to Know about the Touch Up Brush

April 2, 2024 by TouchUpDirect
Touch Up Brush FAQ We here at TouchUpDirect love a good paint applicator. We’re here to talk about the amazing...
Reading time: 4 min
Scratch and Chip Putty
Good Stuff

Everything You Need to Know about the Scratch & Chip Putty!

by TouchUpDirect
The Scratch & Chip Putty FAQ What’s this? This scratch on your car is actually a hole? You can’t just...
Reading time: 2 min
Good Stuff

The Past, Present, & Future of Women in Motorsports

March 21, 2024 by TouchUpDirect
It’s been a long time coming but it seems that women are finally making progress in the mostly male-dominated world...
Reading time: 7 min
Videos

How to Paint Vehicle Accessories

March 7, 2024 by TouchUpDirect
Touching up an accessory is no more difficult than any other touch up. You just have to know the steps....
Reading time: 1 min
Good Stuff

White Touch Up Paint: Tips for the Perfect Finish

February 19, 2024 by TouchUpDirect
Photo by Mathias Bach Laursen from Unsplash In 2023, a survey found that white was the most popular car color...
Reading time: 3 min
Good Stuff

The TouchUpDirect User Showcase!

February 1, 2024 by TouchUpDirect
We wanted to highlight just a few of our amazing customers who have done such wonderful jobs touching up their...
Reading time: 1 min
Good Stuff

Black Touch Up Paint: What’s The Story Behind This Classic Color?

January 30, 2024 by TouchUpDirect
We’ve given a lot of attention to the color gray but we think it’s time to go a bit…darker. Black...
Reading time: 7 min
Videos

TouchUpDirect Greatest Hits! All of Our Touch Up Videos in One Place!

January 25, 2024 by TouchUpDirect
We have been bringing you amazing feats of automotive paint transformation for a couple years now. Now, you can find...
Reading time: 1 min
Good Stuff

Meet The TouchUpDirect Tesla Touch Up Kit

September 12, 2023 by TouchUpDirect
Imagine. You have found a dreadful little nick on your beloved Tesla. However small, that tiny chip can ruin even...
Reading time: 5 min
Good Stuff

All About Destroyer Gray!

August 29, 2023 by TouchUpDirect
Destroyer Gray We here at TouchUpDirect have covered an assortment of gray colored automotive paint from Nardo to Sonic. Today,...
Reading time: 5 min
Good Stuff

All About Opulent Amber!

July 31, 2023 by TouchUpDirect
Opulent Amber We love a mysterious color here at TouchUpDirect and Toyota’s Opulent Amber shade has piqued our interest. What...
Reading time: 3 min
Good Stuff, How-To

Everything You Need To Know About Clearcoat!

July 19, 2023 by TouchUpDirect
The TouchUpDirect Clearcoat FAQ Clearcoat is a vitally important step in the modern automotive paint system. One of the very...
Reading time: 3 min
Good Stuff

Atlas Blue Metallic

July 17, 2023 by TouchUpDirect
Ford’s Atlas Blue Metallic We’ve had a lot of fun talking about all different shades of the color gray here...
Reading time: 4 min
Meet The Touch Up Pen
Good Stuff, How-To

Everything You Need To Know About Touch Up Pens

June 15, 2023 by TouchUpDirect
The Touch Up Pen FAQ We here at TouchUpDirect love a good paint applicator. One of our absolute favorites is...
Reading time: 5 min
Sonic Gray Honda Accord
Good Stuff

Sonic Gray Pearl

May 24, 2023 by TouchUpDirect
Honda’s Fascinating Sonic Grey Shade We’ve come a long way from the days of Henry Ford’s boast that “Any customer...
Reading time: 4 min
How-To, Videos

Tesla Wheel Touch Up Kit

May 22, 2023 by TouchUpDirect
Introducing our Wheel Touch Up Kit – the perfect solution for repairing and protecting minor scratches on your wheels! Formulated...
Reading time: 1 min
Good Stuff, How-To

Is Car Spray Paint For You?

May 9, 2023 by TouchUpDirect
We here at TouchUpDirect love helping our customers fix up those little nicks and scratches on their car’s coat. Our...
Reading time: 7 min
Good Stuff, Quizzes

Chippie’s (Second) Big Car History Quiz!

April 25, 2023 by TouchUpDirect
Chippie knows that perfect score on the last car history quiz was a fluke. Our little mascot demands a rematch....
Reading time: 1 min
Good Stuff

7 Amazing Racing Stories

April 5, 2023 by TouchUpDirect
There are a million great stories in the history of racing. With the high stakes of the sport and the...
Reading time: 16 min
Good Stuff

The Wonderful World of Color Shifting Paint

March 23, 2023 by TouchUpDirect
Buckle up and get ready to ride into the future of car paint technology! In January of 2023, BMW unveiled...
Reading time: 2 min
Mach 5 and KITT racing on Rainbow Road
Good Stuff, Quizzes

The Big 2023 Pop Culture Quiz!

March 20, 2023 by TouchUpDirect
Our beloved mascot, Fixie the Aerosol, is a pop culture maven. We’ve been begging her for years to put her...
Reading time: 1 min
Color Match Guarantee - Test Card with Paint
Good Stuff

What is Color Match Guarantee?

March 6, 2023 by TouchUpDirect
One thing we get asked about a lot is our Color Match Guarantee. Which makes sense because we mention it...
Reading time: 3 min
Photo of a Racing Car with a text "2023 Racing Car Quiz"
Good Stuff, Quizzes

A TUD Racing Quiz: 2023

February 27, 2023 by TouchUpDirect
‘Tis the season when a young touch up mascot’s mind turns to thoughts of racing. Our beloved mascot, Larry the...
Reading time: 1 min
A scratch and one with a dent.
Vehicle Tips

When Do You Need to Go to a Body Shop?

January 26, 2023 by TouchUpDirect
We love a good touch up paint. It covers all manner of things from a bird desecrating your beautiful paint...
Reading time: 4 min
Good Stuff, Quizzes

Chippie’s Big 2023 Movie Quiz

January 20, 2023 by TouchUpDirect
Our mascots have spent the holiday in a giant movie marathon and all they’ve got to show for it are...
Reading time: 1 min
Cartoon visual of a dog mechanic fixing a toyota car
Vehicle Tips

Guide to Affordable and Sustainable Car Maintenance

January 10, 2023 by TouchUpDirect
Car maintenance is a must for every new or seasoned car owner. When there is regular car maintenance, one does...
Reading time: 11 min
A bunch of bottle filled with various colors of paint that are organized neatly in rows, with each row dedicated to paints of the same hue.
Good Stuff

Car Paint Over The Years

December 15, 2022 by TouchUpDirect
What’s more fun than watching paint dry? Learning the history of how we got paint to dry!
Reading time: 7 min
Good Stuff, Quizzes

TUD’s Year End Quiz

December 6, 2022 by TouchUpDirect
Chippie wants to celebrate a year of great quizzes with (you guessed it) ANOTHER QUIZ! He’s made up new questions...
Reading time: 1 min
Candies with different colors and sizes
Good Stuff

Candy Color Tricoats

November 15, 2022 by TouchUpDirect
Candy coats have been popular for what feels like forever, but who did it first, and how do those bright...
Reading time: 3 min
A book with colors black, green and white on the cover page, titled "The TouchUpDirect Automotive Dictionary"
Good Stuff, Quizzes

TouchUpDirect Language Trivia Quiz

October 28, 2022 by TouchUpDirect
Chippie’s fascination of the month is etymology and as is his custom, he’s made a little quiz. Let’s see how...
Reading time: 1 min
Black mercedes inside a showroom
Good Stuff

Matte Black

October 17, 2022 by TouchUpDirect
Matte Black is one of the most elegant colors one can choose for their vehicle. But what are the pros...
Reading time: 3 min
The beatles walking on Abbey Road
Good Stuff, Quizzes

TouchUpDirect Music Trivia Quiz

September 21, 2022 by TouchUpDirect
Our beloved mascot, Chippie, only listens to songs that are related to (in this order) cars, motorcycles, trucks, buses, and...
Reading time: 1 min
Black 1954 Jaguar D-Type Race Car
Good Stuff

The Origin of Motorsports

September 12, 2022 by TouchUpDirect
The history of motorsports is wrought with all types of twists and turns. Join TUD as we delve into how...
Reading time: 9 min
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Good Stuff, Quizzes

Chippie’s Big Geography Quiz Pt. 2

August 19, 2022 by TouchUpDirect
Chippie’s not mad that you beat his last geography quiz. This quiz is just for fun. He definitely didn’t make...
Reading time: 1 min
How to apply tricoat graphic
How-To

How To Apply Tricoat Paint

July 14, 2022 by TouchUpDirect
What is a Tricoat? Today we’re going to talk about Tricoats. All pearl yellows, pearl whites and pearl oranges use...
Reading time: 4 min
AUDIA6
Good Stuff

What is Nardo Gray?

July 11, 2022 by TouchUpDirect
Audi's alluring Nardo Grey color has been captivating car enthusiasts for almost a decade now. Join TUD as we look...
Reading time: 2 min
A photo collage of singers and cars and a 1 house
Good Stuff, Quizzes

TUD’s Custom Car Quiz!

June 23, 2022 by TouchUpDirect
Our mascot, Larry, has been getting into the world of custom cars! He asked if he could customize the vehicles...
Reading time: 1 min
Why You Shouldn’t Wait To Fix Car Dings and Paint Scratches
Vehicle Tips

Why You Shouldn’t Wait To Fix Car Dings and Paint Scratches

June 10, 2022 by TouchUpDirect
Finding a few dings and scratches on your car’s paint is never a fun discovery. So here’s why you shouldn’t...
Reading time: 2 min
Keep Calm and Paint on
Videos

What Happens If You Paint Your Car The Wrong Color?

June 7, 2022 by TouchUpDirect
We all know that accidents happen. When they do, Don’t Panic! We’ve got your back.
Reading time: 2 min
A person driving a car on a rainy day
Vehicle Tips

5 Details You Might Not Know About Driving in the Rain

June 3, 2022 by TouchUpDirect
There are days when driving in inclement weather is inevitable. So, here are five details you might not know about...
Reading time: 2 min
Violet touch up paint applied in BMW
How-To

How To Find Your BMW paint code

December 9, 2020 by TouchUpDirect
Get your color code and you can do your own perfect touch up paint job BMW paint code stickers can...
Reading time: 5 min
AUDIA6
Good Stuff

What is Nardo Gray?

July 11, 2022 by TouchUpDirect
Audi's alluring Nardo Grey color has been captivating car enthusiasts for almost a decade now. Join TUD as we look...
Reading time: 2 min
Hand holding brush with paint on car
Vehicle Tips

Tips For Applying Touch Up Paint To Your Car

August 23, 2018 by TouchUpDirect
Although you might like nothing more than the feeling of the hot summer sun beating down on you as you...
Reading time: 4 min
An image of a roof of a car showing the reflection of the sky
How-To

How to Repair Clearcoat

December 10, 2020 by TouchUpDirect
Steps for a DIY Clearcoat Job  Clearcoat is your car’s first line of defense from body rust and corrosion. It...
Reading time: 5 min
Honda Civic type r fk2 white edition parked in an indoor setting
How-To

How To Pick the Best Hondas Civic for Tuning and Modding

October 9, 2020 by TouchUpDirect
Looking at Honda Civic years and models with top performance  The Honda Civic has become the most iconic choice for...
Reading time: 5 min
A graphic of a dog and a text that says "how to use aerosol spray can"
Videos

How to Use Aerosol Spray Can

April 17, 2020 by TouchUpDirect
Using an aerosol spray can to touch up or repair your car paint can seem like a daunting project. We’ve...
Reading time: 1 min
A person painting a racing flag red
Vehicle Tips

Waterborne vs. Solvent-Based Car Paint: Which Is Better?

September 21, 2021 by TouchUpDirect
Check out this brief guide on the differences between waterborne and solvent-based car paint so that you’re ready for the...
Reading time: 1 min
Different Types of Scratches & How To Fix Them
How-To

Different Types of Scratches & How To Fix Them

August 23, 2021 by TouchUpDirect
Explore the different types of scratches and how to fix them. Forget about those expensive car paint bills because now...
Reading time: 5 min
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