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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?...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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7 of the Most Common Ways To Damage Your Truck Bed
April 22, 2022
by TouchUpDirect
Are you starting to notice scrape marks or dents in your truck bed? There’s a reason for that—here are seven...
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5 Must-Have Dodge Ram Upgrades for Utility Vehicles
April 4, 2022
by TouchUpDirect
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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5 Tips To Keep Your Car’s Paint From Fading
March 25, 2022
by TouchUpDirect
The last thing you want is to have your car’s paint fade. So here are tips to keep your car’s...
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Drive a Honda Civic Type-R? Check Out These 5 Must-Have Mods
March 18, 2022
by TouchUpDirect
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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Vehicle Tips
3 Tips and Tricks For Car Enthusiasts
January 18, 2022
by TouchUpDirect
Sometimes, owning a car isn’t enough to show your love for cars. Here are three tips and tricks for becoming...
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Wrapping or Repainting Your Car: What You Need To Know
December 22, 2021
by TouchUpDirect
It takes time and money to create the best-looking vehicle of your dreams. Here is what you need to know...
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Essentials for Touching Up Your Car
December 9, 2021
by TouchUpDirect
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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Protecting Your Vehicle’s Paint From Road Salt This Winter
December 3, 2021
by TouchUpDirect
There’s nothing more annoying than your car paint chipping due to road salt. Here are some tips for protecting your...
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Car Essentials: How To Prepare an All Seasons Emergency Kit
September 27, 2021
by TouchUpDirect
When it comes to your vehicle, expect the unexpected. You need to stock up on car essentials. Learn how to...
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How-To
Common Auto-Blending Mistakes and How To Avoid Them
September 11, 2021
by TouchUpDirect
Giving your car a new paint job is an excellent way to give your vehicle a fresh boost. However, during...
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How To Care for Your Car’s Paint Protection and Coating
August 27, 2021
by TouchUpDirect
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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Different Types of Scratches & How To Fix Them
August 23, 2021
by TouchUpDirect
Explore the different types of scratches and how to fix them. Forget about those expensive car paint bills because now...
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Color Matching your Lexus Accessories
September 17, 2020
by TouchUpDirect
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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Color Inspirations for your Jeep
August 17, 2020
by TouchUpDirect
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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Vehicle Tips
The Car Wash Dilemma
June 1, 2020
by TouchUpDirect
Here is a dilemma. You need to wash your car when it gets dirty. If you don’t, it could cause...
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Vehicle Tips
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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Vehicle Tips
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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Vehicle Tips
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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Vehicle Tips
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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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...
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Vehicle Tips
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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How-To
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...
Reading time: 5 min
Vehicle Tips
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...
Reading time: 9 min
Vehicle Tips
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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