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From interactive pet pages to trip reports to how your car says a lot about you, our Good Stuff blog is full of fun reads to entertain. Visit and read today!
Protect Your Packages, or Yule Be Sorry The holidays are upon us, and that means holiday shopping and purchases being...
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We’re digging deep into this seemingly never ending mailbag to answer more of your fascinating questions! How Does the Matching...
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The TouchUpDirect Aerosol FAQ We’ve reached the big one! Let’s talk about the Aerosol. These gorgeous applicators have a smooth...
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We didn’t think we’d be back so soon either! But you guys sent us a lot of questions and we’re...
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Imagine. You’re finally getting rid of that scratch on your car’s coat fixed up. You’re ready to tackle the eyesore...
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In 1957, Toyota made their big US debut with the Toyopet Crown. While gorgeous and luxurious enough to be dubbed...
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America’s Favorite Rides: Top 5 Most Purchased Car Models and Their Signature Colors
August 29, 2024 by Cornwallis
People need a lot of different things out of their vehicle. Some want raw power. Some want something practical. Some...
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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 Cornwallis
Today, we thought we’d give you a little walkthrough on how your touch up paint tool goes from an online...
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We here at TouchUpDirect have spent a lot of time talking about iconic movie cars. We’ve covered everything from the...
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We love a motorcycle track day here at TouchUpDirect. The screech of tires, the metallic smell of iron particles in...
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Happy August! As of this writing, Summer is winding down and Fall fast approaches but you know what there’s still...
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We here at TouchUpDirect are crazy for a good road trip. Maybe you’ll head on over to the beach or...
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We’ve all been there. You come out of the store to find that your once pristine paint job has been...
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Devin Gonzales from Auto Journey is no stranger to car modifications and customizations. As an avid automotive enthusiast, Devin has...
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If you’re anything like us, you take immense pride in keeping your vehicle looking pristine. But let’s face it, scratches,...
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Tips For Every Adventure: Off Road Damage
June 4, 2024 by Cornwallis
Off-roading is an exhilarating hobby that combines adventure, skill, and a bit of mud-slinging fun. It’s about taking your vehicle...
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As distinguished and refined automobile enthusiasts, we here at TouchUpDirect have a fondness for the more vehicular type of cinema....
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Ultimate Adventures: Top 5 Scenic Routes for Your USA Road Trip Experience
May 23, 2024 by Cornwallis
What makes a road trip USA unforgettable? It’s the paths you choose—from the legendary Route 66 to the picturesque Highway...
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We’ve spent some time warning of the dangers of driving in the rain. While we made some very good points...
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Sometimes our mascots want to help us get the word out about TouchUpDirect. And we appreciate that greatly while also...
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We truly love our car colors here at TouchUpDirect. This enthusiasm has inspired a bunch of blog posts on our...
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Touch Up Brush FAQ We here at TouchUpDirect love a good paint applicator. We’re here to talk about the amazing...
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The Scratch & Chip Putty FAQ What’s this? This scratch on your car is actually a hole? You can’t just...
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It’s been a long time coming but it seems that women are finally making progress in the mostly male-dominated world...
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Photo by Mathias Bach Laursen from Unsplash In 2023, a survey found that white was the most popular car color...
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We wanted to highlight just a few of our amazing customers who have done such wonderful jobs touching up their...
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We’ve given a lot of attention to the color gray but we think it’s time to go a bit…darker. Black...
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Imagine. You have found a dreadful little nick on your beloved Tesla. However small, that tiny chip can ruin even...
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Destroyer Gray We here at TouchUpDirect have covered an assortment of gray colored automotive paint from Nardo to Sonic. Today,...
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Opulent Amber We love a mysterious color here at TouchUpDirect and Toyota’s Opulent Amber shade has piqued our interest. What...
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The TouchUpDirect Clearcoat FAQ Clearcoat is a vitally important step in the modern automotive paint system. One of the very...
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Ford’s Atlas Blue Metallic We’ve had a lot of fun talking about all different shades of the color gray here...
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The Touch Up Pen FAQ We here at TouchUpDirect love a good paint applicator. One of our absolute favorites is...
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Honda’s Fascinating Sonic Grey Shade We’ve come a long way from the days of Henry Ford’s boast that “Any customer...
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We here at TouchUpDirect love helping our customers fix up those little nicks and scratches on their car’s coat. Our...
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Chippie knows that perfect score on the last car history quiz was a fluke. Our little mascot demands a rematch....
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There are a million great stories in the history of racing. With the high stakes of the sport and the...
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Buckle up and get ready to ride into the future of car paint technology! In January of 2023, BMW unveiled...
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Our beloved mascot, Fixie the Aerosol, is a pop culture maven. We’ve been begging her for years to put her...
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One thing we get asked about a lot is our Color Match Guarantee. Which makes sense because we mention it...
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‘Tis the season when a young touch up mascot’s mind turns to thoughts of racing. Our beloved mascot, Larry the...
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Our mascots have spent the holiday in a giant movie marathon and all they’ve got to show for it are...
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What’s more fun than watching paint dry? Learning the history of how we got paint to dry!
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Chippie wants to celebrate a year of great quizzes with (you guessed it) ANOTHER QUIZ! He’s made up new questions...
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Candy coats have been popular for what feels like forever, but who did it first, and how do those bright...
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Chippie’s fascination of the month is etymology and as is his custom, he’s made a little quiz. Let’s see how...
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Matte Black is one of the most elegant colors one can choose for their vehicle. But what are the pros...
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Our beloved mascot, Chippie, only listens to songs that are related to (in this order) cars, motorcycles, trucks, buses, and...
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The history of motorsports is wrought with all types of twists and turns. Join TUD as we delve into how...
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Chippie’s not mad that you beat his last geography quiz. This quiz is just for fun. He definitely didn’t make...
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Audi's alluring Nardo Grey color has been captivating car enthusiasts for almost a decade now. Join TUD as we look...
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Our mascot, Larry, has been getting into the world of custom cars! He asked if he could customize the vehicles...
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From Nascar to Formula One, we’re turning our focus this month to all things racing! Brush up on your knowledge...
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Silver, black, red, white—there are so many colors to choose from for your Nissan. Here are some of our favorite...
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The automotive industry has reigned supreme in the transportation business for over a century. From the first “vehicle powered by...
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If you’re considering purchasing a Ford car, look no further; here are three reasons we still love the Ford Focus...
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We love a good urban legend and tall tale here at TUD. And there have been plenty of spooky stories...
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Are you ready to test your knowledge of Pop Culture and once again defeat our dastardly quiz? Test Your Pop...
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Thinking about purchasing the 2022 Mustang this year? Here are three things to love and two things to dislike about...
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Having the truck of your dreams should come with unique add-ons. So here are five must-have Dodge Ram upgrades for...
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Do you know your Audis from your Dodges? Start the quiz and see if you’re one of the chosen few...
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When you’ve decided to go with the Tesla Model 3 as your car, the color matters. Here are the top...
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When it comes to driving a Honda Civic Type-R, you want to drive at max capacity. So here are 5...
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Has another Jeep driver ever given you the “Jeep wave” while you were on the road? Here’s what to know...
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Going on a road trip is exciting, but you can easily cause harm if you aren’t careful. So here are...
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If you happen to be an enormous Ford enthusiast, here are the top five most popular Ford trucks of all...
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Our beloved mascot, Chippie the Sentient Touch Up Pen, has become quite the automobile historian recently. He has decided to...
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Sometimes your vehicle needs some extra flair to show off its beauty. Here are five luxury paint colors to make...
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The last thing you want is to come across scratches on your car paint after driving in the snow. Here...
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Our beloved mascot, Chippie the Sentient Touch Up Pen, has become quite the movie buff recently. And he has decided...
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Pickup trucks have changed tremendously with the development of the automotive industry. Here are 5 myths about Ford trucks you...
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Why not move your man den or your she shed to the garage? Here are 4 hobbies you can do...
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You can often recognize a historical car that has stood the test of time by its color alone. Here are...
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When the time comes to purchase a car, sometimes going down the used route is the right decision. Here are...
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Our beloved mascot, Chippie the Sentient Touch Up Pen, has made a quiz that he would like to share with...
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Did you know that Audi is a cousin of sorts with Porsche? Or that Jeep, Maserati, and Alfa Romeo all...
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If you’re experiencing cabin fever, then you have the green light to go on a road trip! Epidemiology expert Dr. Amanda...
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Are you a Ford Mustang fan? Read our detailed history of the iconic car, from its classic inception to the...
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Once it was playing soccer with the president, where is it now? Honda is beloved for its well engineered, reasonably-priced...
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Who chose a Shadow over the Street Glide? Not all celebrities prefer Harley Davidsons. Yes, many celebs love their intimidating...
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We Wrote An Entire Blog About Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle Because of this 1967 Pontiac GTO
September 15, 2020 by Cornwallis
Cameron Diaz’s character, Natalie Cook, attempting to extract information from Randy Emmers, professional assassin/surfer. Upon watching the 2003 classic, Charlie’s...
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Want to let your car know how much you love it? Read our guide to the best Lexus accessories around,...
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From lava flows to dinosaurs, read about some of Jeep’s unique color combinations. You may just find inspiration in your...
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Hello there. I am Cornwallis Winston Thatcher, a bulldog. If you’re reading this, YOU ARE MY FRIEND. CONGRATULATIONS. NO TAKE...
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The vehicle you drive says a lot about who you are and how you want to be perceived by others....
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In many ways, the cars we choose to drive say a great deal about who we are as people. In...
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The Vehicle Choices of Thirteen Mega-Famous People Alexander the Great – Hummer H2 Alexander the Great was born in 356...
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If you’re concerned about the health of the planet, you likely know that some paint products can contain harsh chemicals...
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Several factors influence car buying decisions–budget, needs, and personal styling preferences. But certain paradigms or conventions are well-known throughout modern...
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If you own a 2015 Ducati motorcycle, we’ve got you covered as we just added a bunch of new 2015...
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If you own a 2015 Yamaha motorcycle, you’ll be glad to hear that we just added a bunch of new...
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If you own a 2015 BMW motorcycle, you’ll be happy to hear that we’ve just added more than 50 new...
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