TouchUpDirect Quarterly Industry Update, May 2025
Vehicle color trends continue to evolve rapidly, with matte finishes and vibrant palettes for electric vehicles gaining popularity. TouchUpDirect, the…
TouchUpDirect
Get Extra Shine With the TouchUpDirect Polishing Kit
Our experts are here to teach you how to get the ultimate shine with the TouchUpDirect Polishing Kit.
Repair a Large Scratch With Aerosol Spray Paint
Not a fan of written tutorials? We've got you covered. Learn how to effectively use the Aerosol Platinum Kit with…
Repair a Scrape With a Touch Up Pen & Brush
Learn from our experts as they take you on a step by step journey to touch up those chips &…
How to Prevent Packages from Being Stolen During Holiday
Protect Your Packages, or Yule Be Sorry The holidays are upon us, and that means holiday shopping and purchases being...
From Order to Driveway: How Auto Touch Up Paint Gets From the TouchUpDirect Factory to Your Car
Today, we thought we’d give you a little walkthrough on how your touch up paint tool goes from an online...
Tips For Every Adventure: Summer Paint Damage Woes
Don’t let the heat and nature of Summer cause your car paint pains. Our Tips for Every Adventure series is...
Tips For Every Adventure: Track Day Trauma
We love a motorcycle track day here at TouchUpDirect. The screech of tires, the metallic smell of iron particles in...
American Adventures Month
Happy August! As of this writing, Summer is winding down and Fall fast approaches but you know what there’s still...
Understanding Car Paint Codes: A Comprehensive Guide
TouchUpDirect can make over twenty thousand car colors for a variety of cars, trucks, and motorcycles. With such an overwhelming...
Tips For Every Adventure: Road Trip Risks
We here at TouchUpDirect are crazy for a good road trip. Maybe you’ll head on over to the beach or...
Tips For Every Adventure: Parking Perils
We’ve all been there. You come out of the store to find that your once pristine paint job has been...
A Ford F-150 Transformation: Blue Flame Metallic
Devin Gonzales from Auto Journey is no stranger to car modifications and customizations. As an avid automotive enthusiast, Devin has...
The One Hour Paint Job
If you’re anything like us, you take immense pride in keeping your vehicle looking pristine. But let’s face it, scratches,...
Tips for Every Adventure: Highway Hazards
Highways are the lifelines of modern transportation, but they’re also prime territory for potential damage to your car’s paint. Think...
Top 5 Mistakes When Applying Touch Up Paint (And How to Fix Them)
If you’re like me, you take pride in keeping your ride looking sleek and polished. But let’s face it, your...
Tips For Every Adventure: Off Road Damage
Off-roading is an exhilarating hobby that combines adventure, skill, and a bit of mud-slinging fun. It’s about taking your vehicle...
Ultimate Speed Thrills: 10 of the Best Car Movies You Can’t Miss
As distinguished and refined automobile enthusiasts, we here at TouchUpDirect have a fondness for the more vehicular type of cinema....
Ultimate Adventures: Top 5 Scenic Routes for Your USA Road Trip Experience
What makes a road trip USA unforgettable? It’s the paths you choose—from the legendary Route 66 to the picturesque Highway...
Tips For Every Adventure: Rain Damage
We’ve spent some time warning of the dangers of driving in the rain. While we made some very good points...
Rattlecan Restoration
Well hello again, drivers! Today, we’re diving into the wonderful world of Aerosol spray cans. Touching up your car with...
Tips For Every Adventure
We love a good series here at the TouchUpDirect blog. We’ve had our fun telling you about all the different...
Increase Your Car’s Resale & Trade-In Value
Hey, did you know that the moment you drive a new car off the lot, it starts losing its value?...
Stunning Silver! Top Silver Car Colors
We truly love our car colors here at TouchUpDirect. This enthusiasm has inspired a bunch of blog posts on our...
Everything You Need to Know about the Touch Up Brush
Touch Up Brush FAQ We here at TouchUpDirect love a good paint applicator. We’re here to talk about the amazing...
Everything You Need to Know about the Scratch & Chip Putty!
The Scratch & Chip Putty FAQ What’s this? This scratch on your car is actually a hole? You can’t just...
The Past, Present, & Future of Women in Motorsports
It’s been a long time coming but it seems that women are finally making progress in the mostly male-dominated world...
How to Paint Vehicle Accessories
Touching up an accessory is no more difficult than any other touch up. You just have to know the steps....
White Touch Up Paint: Tips for the Perfect Finish
Photo by Mathias Bach Laursen from Unsplash In 2023, a survey found that white was the most popular car color...
The TouchUpDirect User Showcase!
We wanted to highlight just a few of our amazing customers who have done such wonderful jobs touching up their...
Black Touch Up Paint: What’s The Story Behind This Classic Color?
We’ve given a lot of attention to the color gray but we think it’s time to go a bit…darker. Black...
Meet The TouchUpDirect Tesla Touch Up Kit
Imagine. You have found a dreadful little nick on your beloved Tesla. However small, that tiny chip can ruin even...
All About Destroyer Gray!
Destroyer Gray We here at TouchUpDirect have covered an assortment of gray colored automotive paint from Nardo to Sonic. Today,...
All About Opulent Amber!
Opulent Amber We love a mysterious color here at TouchUpDirect and Toyota’s Opulent Amber shade has piqued our interest. What...
Everything You Need To Know About Clearcoat!
The TouchUpDirect Clearcoat FAQ Clearcoat is a vitally important step in the modern automotive paint system. One of the very...
Atlas Blue Metallic
Ford’s Atlas Blue Metallic We’ve had a lot of fun talking about all different shades of the color gray here...
Everything You Need To Know About Touch Up Pens
The Touch Up Pen FAQ We here at TouchUpDirect love a good paint applicator. One of our absolute favorites is...
Sonic Gray Pearl
Honda’s Fascinating Sonic Grey Shade We’ve come a long way from the days of Henry Ford’s boast that “Any customer...
Tesla Wheel Touch Up Kit
Introducing our Wheel Touch Up Kit – the perfect solution for repairing and protecting minor scratches on your wheels! Formulated...
Is Car Spray Paint For You?
We here at TouchUpDirect love helping our customers fix up those little nicks and scratches on their car’s coat. Our...
Chippie’s (Second) Big Car History Quiz!
Chippie knows that perfect score on the last car history quiz was a fluke. Our little mascot demands a rematch.…
7 Amazing Racing Stories
There are a million great stories in the history of racing. With the high stakes of the sport and the...
The Big 2023 Pop Culture Quiz!
Our beloved mascot, Fixie the Aerosol, is a pop culture maven. We’ve been begging her for years to put her...
A TUD Racing Quiz: 2023
‘Tis the season when a young touch up mascot’s mind turns to thoughts of racing. Our beloved mascot, Larry the...
When Do You Need to Go to a Body Shop?
We love a good touch up paint. It covers all manner of things from a bird desecrating your beautiful paint...
Chippie’s Big 2023 Movie Quiz
Our mascots have spent the holiday in a giant movie marathon and all they’ve got to show for it are...
Guide to Affordable and Sustainable Car Maintenance
Car maintenance is a must for every new or seasoned car owner. When there is regular car maintenance, one does...
Car Paint Over The Years
What’s more fun than watching paint dry? Learning the history of how we got paint to dry!
TUD’s Year End Quiz
Chippie wants to celebrate a year of great quizzes with (you guessed it) ANOTHER QUIZ! He’s made up new questions...
Candy Color Tricoats
Candy coats have been popular for what feels like forever, but who did it first, and how do those bright…
TouchUpDirect Language Trivia Quiz
Chippie’s fascination of the month is etymology and as is his custom, he’s made a little quiz. Let’s see how...
Matte Black
Matte Black is one of the most elegant colors one can choose for their vehicle. But what are the pros…
TouchUpDirect Music Trivia Quiz
Our beloved mascot, Chippie, only listens to songs that are related to (in this order) cars, motorcycles, trucks, buses, and...
The Origin of Motorsports
The history of motorsports is wrought with all types of twists and turns. Join TUD as we delve into how…
Chippie’s Big Geography Quiz Pt. 2
Chippie’s not mad that you beat his last geography quiz. This quiz is just for fun. He definitely didn’t make...
How To Apply Tricoat Paint
What is a Tricoat? Today we’re going to talk about Tricoats. All pearl yellows, pearl whites and pearl oranges use...
What is Nardo Gray?
Audi's alluring Nardo Grey color has been captivating car enthusiasts for almost a decade now. Join TUD as we look…
TUD’s Custom Car Quiz!
Our mascot, Larry, has been getting into the world of custom cars! He asked if he could customize the vehicles...
Why You Shouldn’t Wait To Fix Car Dings and Paint Scratches
Finding a few dings and scratches on your car’s paint is never a fun discovery. So here’s why you shouldn’t…
What Happens If You Paint Your Car The Wrong Color?
We all know that accidents happen. When they do, Don’t Panic! We’ve got your back.
5 Details You Might Not Know About Driving in the Rain
There are days when driving in inclement weather is inevitable. So, here are five details you might not know about…
5 Vintage Corvette Models You Need To Know
When you investigate older vehicles, you can see their influences on modern ones. Here are five vintage Corvette models you…
TouchUpDirect’s Big Racing Quiz
From Nascar to Formula One, we’re turning our focus this month to all things racing! Brush up on your knowledge...
Luxury Cars From the 1960s to 2020s You Should Recognize
The automotive industry has reigned supreme in the transportation business for over a century. From the first “vehicle powered by...
5 Tales of Cursed Cars
We love a good urban legend and tall tale here at TUD. And there have been plenty of spooky stories...
TouchUpDirect’s Pop Culture Quiz
Are you ready to test your knowledge of Pop Culture and once again defeat our dastardly quiz? Test Your Pop...
7 of the Most Common Ways To Damage Your Truck Bed
Are you starting to notice scrape marks or dents in your truck bed? There’s a reason for that—here are seven…
5 Must-Have Dodge Ram Upgrades for Utility Vehicles
Having the truck of your dreams should come with unique add-ons. So here are five must-have Dodge Ram upgrades for…
TouchUpDirect’s Car Brand Quiz Challenge
Do you know your Audis from your Dodges? Start the quiz and see if you’re one of the chosen few...
Top 5 Tesla Model 3 Color Options in 2022
When you’ve decided to go with the Tesla Model 3 as your car, the color matters. Here are the top…
5 Tips To Keep Your Car’s Paint From Fading
The last thing you want is to have your car’s paint fade. So here are tips to keep your car’s…
Drive a Honda Civic Type-R? Check Out These 5 Must-Have Mods
When it comes to driving a Honda Civic Type-R, you want to drive at max capacity. So here are 5…
What Is the Jeep Wave? Everything You Need To Know
Has another Jeep driver ever given you the “Jeep wave” while you were on the road? Here’s what to know…
Chippie’s Big Car History Quiz
Our beloved mascot, Chippie the Sentient Touch Up Pen, has become quite the automobile historian recently. He has decided to...
5 Luxury Paint Colors To Make Your Car Stand Out
Sometimes your vehicle needs some extra flair to show off its beauty. Here are five luxury paint colors to make…
Winter Weather Hazards That Can Damage Your Paint Job
The last thing you want is to come across scratches on your car paint after driving in the snow. Here…
Chippie’s Big Movie Car Quiz
Our beloved mascot, Chippie the Sentient Touch Up Pen, has become quite the movie buff recently. And he has decided...
4 Hobbies You Can Do in Your Garage
Why not move your man den or your she shed to the garage? Here are 4 hobbies you can do…
4 Interesting Car Facts That You Might Not Know
Think you know everything and anything about cars? Here are 4 interesting car facts that you might not know so…
3 Tips and Tricks For Car Enthusiasts
Sometimes, owning a car isn’t enough to show your love for cars. Here are three tips and tricks for becoming…
Common Car Problems Every Vehicle Owner Should Know
Knowing how to get through all kinds of car issues can feel stressful. So here are common car problems every…
The Most Popular Chevy Corvette Colors by Generation
You can often recognize a historical car that has stood the test of time by its color alone. Here are…
Key Things To Consider When Buying a Used Car
When the time comes to purchase a car, sometimes going down the used route is the right decision. Here are…
Wrapping or Repainting Your Car: What You Need To Know
It takes time and money to create the best-looking vehicle of your dreams. Here is what you need to know…
5 Helpful Tips When Dealing With a Car Mechanic
Finding the best car mechanic for your car means knowing how to express your thanks. Here are five helpful tips…
Essentials for Touching Up Your Car
Getting a scratch or nick in your car’s paint can give you a headache. Don’t stress out; here’s what you…
Protecting Your Vehicle’s Paint From Road Salt This Winter
There’s nothing more annoying than your car paint chipping due to road salt. Here are some tips for protecting your…
What Style of Touch Up Paint is Right For Your Car?
Finding the right automotive touch up paint option may seem tricky, but this guide will show you which one is…
The Dos & Don’ts of Winter Automotive Storage
As the weather gets colder, you may wonder how to store your vehicle properly without ruining the interior or exterior.…
Auto Insurance: Does It Cover Cosmetic Damage To Your Car?
Auto insurance does a lot for car owners, but does it cover cosmetic damage? Find out if your insurance covers…
Car Essentials: How To Prepare an All Seasons Emergency Kit
When it comes to your vehicle, expect the unexpected. You need to stock up on car essentials. Learn how to…
Give Your Car a Facelift: Expert DIY Tips On a Budget
Nobody wants to drive an ugly vehicle. From fixing your windshield to replacing your rims, here are our expert DIY…
Waterborne vs. Solvent-Based Car Paint: Which Is Better?
Check out this brief guide on the differences between waterborne and solvent-based car paint so that you’re ready for the…
The Differences Between Car Wax and Paint Sealants
The market for paint-protection products can get confusing due to overabundance. Here are the main must-know differences between car wax…
Common Auto-Blending Mistakes and How To Avoid Them
Giving your car a new paint job is an excellent way to give your vehicle a fresh boost. However, during...
How To Care for Your Car’s Paint Protection and Coating
After making a touchup performance job on your car, it’s important you take all steps necessary to keep it shining.…
Different Types of Scratches & How To Fix Them
Explore the different types of scratches and how to fix them. Forget about those expensive car paint bills because now…
3 Types of Automotive Rusting Every Car Owner Should Know
Part of owning a car means maintaining it as needed. Here are different forms of car rust that every owner…
Chippie’s Big Geography Quiz
Our beloved mascot, Chippie the Sentient Touch Up Pen, has made a quiz that he would like to share with...
Car Care Tips: Car Washing Without Destroying Your Paint
It’s important to take care of your car. This is why these car washing tips will make yours look shiny…