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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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Don’t let the heat and nature of Summer cause your car paint pains. Our Tips for Every Adventure series is...
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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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TouchUpDirect can make over twenty thousand car colors for a variety of cars, trucks, and motorcycles. With such an overwhelming...
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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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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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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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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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Well hello again, drivers! Today, we’re diving into the wonderful world of Aerosol spray cans. Touching up your car with...
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We love a good series here at the TouchUpDirect blog. We’ve had our fun telling you about all the different...
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Hey, did you know that the moment you drive a new car off the lot, it starts losing its value?...
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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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Touching up an accessory is no more difficult than any other touch up. You just have to know the steps....
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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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Introducing our Wheel Touch Up Kit – the perfect solution for repairing and protecting minor scratches on your wheels! Formulated...
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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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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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‘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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We love a good touch up paint. It covers all manner of things from a bird desecrating your beautiful paint...
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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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Car maintenance is a must for every new or seasoned car owner. When there is regular car maintenance, one does...
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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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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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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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Finding a few dings and scratches on your car’s paint is never a fun discovery. So here’s why you shouldn’t...
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We all know that accidents happen. When they do, Don’t Panic! We’ve got your back.
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There are days when driving in inclement weather is inevitable. So, here are five details you might not know about...
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When you investigate older vehicles, you can see their influences on modern ones. Here are five vintage Corvette models you...
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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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The automotive industry has reigned supreme in the transportation business for over a century. From the first “vehicle powered by...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Why not move your man den or your she shed to the garage? Here are 4 hobbies you can do...
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Think you know everything and anything about cars? Here are 4 interesting car facts that you might not know so...
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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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Knowing how to get through all kinds of car issues can feel stressful. So here are common car problems every...
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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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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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Finding the best car mechanic for your car means knowing how to express your thanks. Here are five helpful tips...
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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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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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Finding the right automotive touch up paint option may seem tricky, but this guide will show you which one is...
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As the weather gets colder, you may wonder how to store your vehicle properly without ruining the interior or exterior....
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Auto insurance does a lot for car owners, but does it cover cosmetic damage? Find out if your insurance covers...
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When it comes to your vehicle, expect the unexpected. You need to stock up on car essentials. Learn how to...
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Nobody wants to drive an ugly vehicle. From fixing your windshield to replacing your rims, here are our expert DIY...
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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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The market for paint-protection products can get confusing due to overabundance. Here are the main must-know differences between car wax...
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Giving your car a new paint job is an excellent way to give your vehicle a fresh boost. However, during...
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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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Explore the different types of scratches and how to fix them. Forget about those expensive car paint bills because now...
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Part of owning a car means maintaining it as needed. Here are different forms of car rust that every owner...
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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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It’s important to take care of your car. This is why these car washing tips will make yours look shiny...
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Touch-up jobs require some practice and perseverance. Avoid these common touch-up mistakes with the proper actions instead to make your...
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Getting a driver’s license is an exciting transition into adulthood, but these safety and maintenance tips will prepare every young...
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There’s no magic solution for fixing a vehicle. But when it comes to automotive touchup paint, you can use blending...
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With the number of paint codes that have emerged throughout the history of cars, picking the right one for your...
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