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Want to learn how to increase the value of your vehicle? Or how to rustproof your car? Then read our how-to blog articles today!

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5 More Common Touch Up Mistakes

November 14, 2024 by Cornwallis

In our first touch up mistakes blog, we covered everything from color codes to dry time. Now we’re back with...

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How-To, Vehicle Tips

How To Repaint Over Old Paint

November 5, 2024 by Cornwallis

Are you sick of staring at that one spot of fading paint? Is that peeling paint on your door giving...

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Good Stuff, How-To

Everything You Need to Know about Aerosol!

October 25, 2024 by Cornwallis

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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How-To, Vehicle Tips

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

October 4, 2024 by Cornwallis

Imagine. You’ve just finished touching up your dream paint job. It’s gorgeous, everything you ever wanted! But what’s this? Does...

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How-To, Vehicle Tips

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

August 19, 2024 by Cornwallis

Sometimes, your car has damage that absolutely requires a visit to a body shop or garage. But there’s also the...

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How-To, Vehicle Tips

Understanding Car Paint Codes: A Comprehensive Guide

July 18, 2024 by Cornwallis

TouchUpDirect can make over twenty thousand car colors for a variety of cars, trucks, and motorcycles. With such an overwhelming...

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How-To

Learn How To Deal With Scratches On Your Car

July 12, 2024 by Cornwallis

If you’re here, you’ve probably had a run in with a rogue shopping cart or someone parked too close or...

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Good Stuff, How-To

A Ford F-150 Transformation: Blue Flame Metallic

July 1, 2024 by Cornwallis

Devin Gonzales from Auto Journey is no stranger to car modifications and customizations. As an avid automotive enthusiast, Devin has...

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Good Stuff, How-To

The One Hour Paint Job

June 24, 2024 by Cornwallis

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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How-To

Tips for Every Adventure: Highway Hazards

June 20, 2024 by Cornwallis

Highways are the lifelines of modern transportation, but they’re also prime territory for potential damage to your car’s paint. Think...

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How-To

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

June 11, 2024 by Cornwallis

If you’re like me, you take pride in keeping your ride looking sleek and polished. But let’s face it, your...

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Good Stuff, How-To, Vehicle Tips

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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Good Stuff, How-To

Everything You Need To Know About Clearcoat!

July 19, 2023 by Cornwallis

The TouchUpDirect Clearcoat FAQ Clearcoat is a vitally important step in the modern automotive paint system. One of the very...

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Good Stuff, How-To

Everything You Need To Know About Touch Up Pens

June 15, 2023 by Cornwallis

The Touch Up Pen FAQ We here at TouchUpDirect love a good paint applicator. One of our absolute favorites is...

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How-To, Videos

Tesla Wheel Touch Up Kit

May 22, 2023 by Cornwallis

Introducing our Wheel Touch Up Kit – the perfect solution for repairing and protecting minor scratches on your wheels! Formulated...

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Good Stuff, How-To

Is Car Spray Paint For You?

May 9, 2023 by Cornwallis

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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How-To

How To Apply Tricoat Paint

July 14, 2022 by Cornwallis

What is a Tricoat? Today we’re going to talk about Tricoats. All pearl yellows, pearl whites and pearl oranges use...

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Car Paint Touch Up: What You Need for Your DIY Project

How-To

Essentials for Touching Up Your Car

December 9, 2021 by Cornwallis

Getting a scratch or nick in your car’s paint can give you a headache. Don’t stress out; here’s what you...

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How-To

Common Auto-Blending Mistakes and How To Avoid Them

September 11, 2021 by Cornwallis

Giving your car a new paint job is an excellent way to give your vehicle a fresh boost. However, during...

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A glossy blue finish texture applied to a car

How-To

How To Care for Your Car’s Paint Protection and Coating

August 27, 2021 by Cornwallis

After making a touchup performance job on your car, it’s important you take all steps necessary to keep it shining....

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How-To

Different Types of Scratches & How To Fix Them

August 23, 2021 by Cornwallis

Explore the different types of scratches and how to fix them. Forget about those expensive car paint bills because now...

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How-To

How to Repair Clearcoat

December 10, 2020 by Cornwallis

Steps for a DIY Clearcoat Job Clearcoat is your car’s first line of defense from body rust and corrosion. It...

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How-To

How To Find Your BMW paint code

December 9, 2020 by Cornwallis

Get your paint code and you can do your own perfect touch up paint job BMW paint code stickers can...

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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 Cornwallis

Looking at Honda Civic years and models with top performance The Honda Civic has become the most iconic choice for...

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A photo of Lexus car with black and brown interior focusing on front seat view

How-To

Color Matching your Lexus Accessories

September 17, 2020 by Cornwallis

Make your interior and exterior of your car look in sync. So, we’ve talked about the DIY jobs you can...

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How-To

Lexus Custom Shifters, Badges and More

September 8, 2020 by Cornwallis

Discover how to customize your car without breaking the bank. From gear shift knobs to badges, make your car feel...

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A photo featuring a silver-grey Lexus IS with a striking neon blue and red background, set against a black backdrop

How-To

Turn your Lexus to the Dark Side

August 20, 2020 by Cornwallis

Want to make an intergalactic change to your car? Learn how to join the dark side by following our step...

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How-To

Removing, Painting, and Mounting your Lexus Badges

August 4, 2020 by Cornwallis

Want a quick, efficient way to update your Lexus? Read our tips on removing, painting and mounting your Lexus badge...

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How-To

Tesla Scratch Repair With ckLA

June 1, 2020 by Cornwallis

In the wee hours of the night, a mysterious caller left a nasty scratch on the Tesla of Crystalrose and...

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How-To

Wetsanding Your Vehicle

May 5, 2020 by Cornwallis

Hey there! Today, we’re gonna talk about sandpaper, wet sanding, and how it relates to your vehicle’s coat. Sandpaper has...

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How-To

How to Protect Car Paint in The Summer

August 29, 2019 by Cornwallis

Oh, those lazy, crazy days of summer! While they might be filled with fun and relaxation for you, they can...

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How-To

How To Increase The Value Of Your Motorcycle

June 20, 2019 by Cornwallis

To you, your motorcycle might be the most beautiful of treasures no matter what it actually looks like. However, when the...

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How-To

How to Fix Motorcycle Scratches

April 17, 2019 by Cornwallis

Few things can be more frustrating and disappointing to a motorcycle enthusiast than scratches on the bike’s finish. Although they...

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How-To

Steps To Bring An Old Car Back To Life

June 19, 2018 by Cornwallis

There is nothing like the rush of excitement you get when you drive a shiny, brand new car fresh off...

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How-To

How To Increase Your Car’s Value For Under $100

February 22, 2018 by Cornwallis

Your vehicle is one of your greatest assets. Keeping it looking as good as possible carries with it many benefits....

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Top 9 Rules to Remember When Painting Your Own Car

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Top 9 Rules to Remember When Painting Your Car

January 22, 2018 by Cornwallis

Think about the process of painting your car, and you may envision a one-step process that involves applying a coat...

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How-To

How to Fix Common Car Paint Scratches

January 3, 2018 by Cornwallis

You pride yourself on doing everything you can to keep your car looking sharp. Finding a scratch can be mortifying...

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How-To

Paint It Yourself

September 29, 2017 by Cornwallis

You can’t just park your car out back and paint it… But you can! Don’t assume that the TouchUpDirect crew...

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