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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...
Reading time: 9 min
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What Does The Color of Your Car Say About You?

January 8, 2018 by Cornwallis
In many ways, the cars we choose to drive say a great deal about who we are as people. In...
Reading time: 3 min
How to Fix Common Car Paint Scratches
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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...
Reading time: 10 min
Paint It Yourself
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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...
Reading time: 3 min
Keep It Wet!
Vehicle Tips

Keep It Wet!

August 21, 2017 by Cornwallis
While we’re on the topic of simple ideas that make taking care of paint a whole lot less irritating/obnoxious/ineffective, there’s...
Reading time: 3 min
Paint Care, Dummy!
Vehicle Tips

Paint Care, Dummy!

July 24, 2017 by Cornwallis
Confession time: you’ve caught yourself walking past your car, ogling the damn thing. Do you like what you see? Do...
Reading time: 3 min
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Good Stuff

What Would History Drive?

February 22, 2016 by Cornwallis
The Vehicle Choices of Thirteen Mega-Famous People Alexander the Great – Hummer H2 Alexander the Great was born in 356...
Reading time: 14 min
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VOC Touch Up Paint: The Eco-Friendly Option

November 9, 2015 by Cornwallis
If you’re concerned about the health of the planet, you likely know that some paint products can contain harsh chemicals...
Reading time: 1 min
A lineup of automobiles in various eye-catching colors, showcasing a vibrant and diverse range of shades
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What Your Vehicle’s Color Says About You

November 2, 2015 by Cornwallis
Several factors influence car buying decisions–budget, needs, and personal styling preferences. But certain paradigms or conventions are well-known throughout modern...
Reading time: 12 min
9 Auto Body Repair Experts Share the Secret to Maintaining a Pristine Paint Job
Vehicle Tips

Auto Body Repair Expert Advice

October 14, 2015 by Cornwallis
9 Auto Body Repair Experts Share the Secret to Maintaining a Pristine Paint Job You want your vehicle to stay...
Reading time: 7 min
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Ducati 2015 Touch Up Paint Colors

April 9, 2015 by Cornwallis
If you own a 2015 Ducati motorcycle, we’ve got you covered as we just added a bunch of new 2015...
Reading time: 1 min
Touch Up Paint for Yamaha 2015 Motorcycles
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Touch Up Paint for Yamaha 2015 Motorcycles

April 2, 2015 by Cornwallis
If you own a 2015 Yamaha motorcycle, you’ll be glad to hear that we just added a bunch of new...
Reading time: 2 min
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Touch Up Paint for BMW 2015 Motorcycles

March 19, 2015 by Cornwallis
If you own a 2015 BMW motorcycle, you’ll be happy to hear that we’ve just added more than 50 new...
Reading time: 1 min
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Vehicle Tips

Finding the right color for your vehicle

December 12, 2014 by Cornwallis
We field a lot of questions here at TUD on how to make sure to get the correct color for...
Reading time: 1 min
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Let The Water Flow

April 21, 2014 by Cornwallis
There are a lot of misconceptions about waterborne paint and its applications. One of the most common myths that I...
Reading time: 1 min
Violet touch up paint applied in BMW
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...
Reading time: 5 min
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What is Nardo Gray?

July 11, 2022 by Cornwallis
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
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Vehicle Tips

Tips For Applying Touch Up Paint To Your Car

August 23, 2018 by Cornwallis
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

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...
Reading time: 5 min
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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...
Reading time: 5 min
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Videos

How to Use Aerosol Spray Can

April 17, 2020 by Cornwallis
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
Different Types of Scratches & How To Fix Them
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...
Reading time: 5 min
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Vehicle Tips

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

September 21, 2021 by Cornwallis
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
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