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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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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)
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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"
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    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.
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    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
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    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"
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    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
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    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
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    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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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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