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How to use the combo (extended)
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How To Use the Combo (Extended)

April 17, 2020 by TouchUpDirect
The TouchUpDirect combo pen and brush applicator is the best automotive touch up painting tool because it works for jobs of all...
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How to Use Combo (Short)

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The TouchUpDirect combo pen and brush applicator is the best automotive touch up painting tool because it works for jobs of all...
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TouchUpDirect Kit Explainer

by TouchUpDirect
TouchUpDirect paint kits come in three options: Essential, Preferred and Platinum. Each upgraded kit includes tools that will improve the quality...
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How to Prime a Pen

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Our combo pen gives you the ability to paint touch ups of any size. Follow these steps to get it primed...
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How to Use Aerosol Spray Can

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Using an aerosol spray can to touch up or repair your car paint can seem like a daunting project. We’ve...
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How Weather Effects Your Vehicle

January 8, 2020 by TouchUpDirect
Learn How Weather Can Affect Your Vehicle None of us can control the weather, but with a little extra care,...
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How to Protect Car Paint in The Summer

August 29, 2019 by TouchUpDirect
Oh, those lazy, crazy days of summer! While they might be filled with fun and relaxation for you, they can...
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Protect Your Vehicle With Our Rustproofing Tips | Touch Up Direct
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Rustproofing Tips

August 7, 2019 by TouchUpDirect
For us humans, signs of aging include stiff joints and the inability to remember where we put our car keys....
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Professional Touch Up Vs DIY

July 9, 2019 by TouchUpDirect
Everyday grit, grime and road bumps will inevitably take their toll on your car’s finish. Add to that the onslaught...
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How To Increase The Value Of Your Motorcycle

June 20, 2019 by TouchUpDirect
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 Use Touch Up Paint to Fix Motorcycle Scratches - TouchUpDirect
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How to Fix Motorcycle Scratches

April 17, 2019 by TouchUpDirect
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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Vehicle Tips

How Maintenance Impacts Car Longevity

April 11, 2019 by TouchUpDirect
How Does Regular Maintenance Impact The Life Of Your Vehicle? It is one of the most significant financial investments you...
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10 Tips to Help Keep Your Car Forever | TouchUpDirect
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10 Tips to Help Keep Your Car Forever

March 15, 2019 by TouchUpDirect
There are any number of reasons why you might want to extend the life of your vehicle. Money might be...
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Preparing Your Vehicle to Be Sold | TouchUpDirect
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Preparing Your Vehicle to Be Sold

February 11, 2019 by TouchUpDirect
Your car has served you well through years of fun, adventure and bad weather, but even the best of partnerships...
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Vehicle Tips

Winter Driving Safety

February 1, 2019 by TouchUpDirect
Your ability to drive safely can be affected by a myriad of factors. However, one of the most pronounced is...
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Holiday Gifts To Extend The Life Of Your Car

December 4, 2018 by TouchUpDirect
With the holidays approaching fast, everyone begins to think about the gifts they will give to loved ones in order...
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Snow Covered Road and Inline Parked Vehicles
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Economical Ways to Prepare Your Car For The Winter

October 22, 2018 by TouchUpDirect
Whether you are driving a beat-up old clunker or the newest model, replacing your car because of the effects of...
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Vehicle Tips

Simple Car Repairs That Can Prevent Thousands in Fines

October 3, 2018 by TouchUpDirect
Vehicle ownership is almost like a relationship. It requires constant maintenance and consideration. You have to work to keep things running...
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What is Regular Vehicle Maintenance?

September 20, 2018 by TouchUpDirect
What is Regular Maintenance? Regular maintenance and cleaning is important to keep your vehicle looking good and running well. But...
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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...
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Things to Consider Before Rebuilding a Classic Car | TouchUpDirect
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Things to Consider Before Rebuilding a Classic Car

August 7, 2018 by TouchUpDirect
Are you contemplating the idea of embarking on a big project, something you can really sink your teeth into? Your...
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When To Leave Car Repair to The Professionals

July 9, 2018 by TouchUpDirect
When to DIY or Leave to the Professionals Your car is a complex machine with somewhere around 30,000 parts, so...
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Steps To Bring An Old Car Back To Life

June 19, 2018 by TouchUpDirect
There is nothing like the rush of excitement you get when you drive a shiny, brand new car fresh off...
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Repair or Let Go? Signs It's Time To Let Go Of Your Old Car
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Repair or Let Go? Signs To Let Go Of An Old Car

June 7, 2018 by TouchUpDirect
If you’ve got an American classic sitting in your garage which you’re dedicated to preserving, this article isn’t for you....
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Don’t Ignore Those Paint Scratches

May 15, 2018 by TouchUpDirect
How Ignoring Paint Scratches Impacts The Overall Health of Your Car “It’s only a scratch.” That’s what the rugged heroes...
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Most Popular Paint Colors by Automobile Type

April 26, 2018 by TouchUpDirect
The vehicle you drive says a lot about who you are and how you want to be perceived by others....
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Vinyl Wrap vs Paint: When to Wrap & When to Paint Your Car
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Vinyl Wrap vs Paint

April 11, 2018 by TouchUpDirect
When to Wrap & When to Paint Your Car Making your car look beautiful means keeping up a shiny, flawless...
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Winterizing Your Car Inside and Out
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Winterizing Your Car Inside and Out

March 15, 2018 by TouchUpDirect
Winter can wreak havoc on your vehicle. The evil trio of road salt residue, cold temperatures and dirt can affect...
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How To Increase Your Car’s Value For Under $100

February 22, 2018 by TouchUpDirect
Your vehicle is one of your greatest assets. Keeping it looking as good as possible carries with it many benefits....
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Money Saving Tips for Maintaining the Appearance of Your Car or Motorcycle
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Economical Tips for Maintaining Vehicle Appearance

February 15, 2018 by TouchUpDirect
It goes far beyond making a positive first impression. Keeping your car or motorcycle looking great is one of the...
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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 TouchUpDirect
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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What Does The Color of Your Car Say About You?

January 8, 2018 by TouchUpDirect
In many ways, the cars we choose to drive say a great deal about who we are as people. In...
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How to Fix Common Car Paint Scratches
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How to Fix Common Car Paint Scratches

January 3, 2018 by TouchUpDirect
You pride yourself on doing everything you can to keep your car looking sharp. Finding a scratch can be mortifying...
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Paint It Yourself
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Paint It Yourself

September 29, 2017 by TouchUpDirect
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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Keep It Wet!
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Keep It Wet!

August 21, 2017 by TouchUpDirect
While we’re on the topic of simple ideas that make taking care of paint a whole lot less irritating/obnoxious/ineffective, there’s...
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Paint Care, Dummy!
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Paint Care, Dummy!

July 24, 2017 by TouchUpDirect
Confession time: you’ve caught yourself walking past your car, ogling the damn thing. Do you like what you see? Do...
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What Would History Drive?

February 22, 2016 by TouchUpDirect
The Vehicle Choices of Thirteen Mega-Famous People Alexander the Great – Hummer H2 Alexander the Great was born in 356...
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VOC Touch Up Paint: The Eco-Friendly Option

November 9, 2015 by TouchUpDirect
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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What Your Vehicle’s Color Says About You

November 2, 2015 by TouchUpDirect
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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9 Auto Body Repair Experts Share the Secret to Maintaining a Pristine Paint Job
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Auto Body Repair Expert Advice

October 14, 2015 by TouchUpDirect
9 Auto Body Repair Experts Share the Secret to Maintaining a Pristine Paint Job You want your vehicle to stay...
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Ducati 2015 Touch Up Paint Colors

April 9, 2015 by TouchUpDirect
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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Touch Up Paint for Yamaha 2015 Motorcycles
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Touch Up Paint for Yamaha 2015 Motorcycles

April 2, 2015 by TouchUpDirect
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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Touch Up Paint for BMW 2015 Motorcycles

March 19, 2015 by TouchUpDirect
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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Vehicle Tips

Finding the right color for your vehicle

December 12, 2014 by TouchUpDirect
We field a lot of questions here at TUD on how to make sure to get the correct color for...
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Let The Water Flow

April 21, 2014 by TouchUpDirect
There are a lot of misconceptions about waterborne paint and its applications. One of the most common myths that I...
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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...
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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...
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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
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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!
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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...
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