Touchup paint

[5000fingers]

My 2001 Outback is the same green color that I see on half of the Outbacks around here. I have a spot that I'd like to do a little touchup painting. What is a good source for the original color spray paint? 

[gbhrps]

Any auto body shop supplier, and many auto parts stores as well, can get the paint code from your car's manufacturer's sticker (usually driver's door frame at the B pillar) and mix up the paint for spraying, or even put it into spray cans for the DIYer. I've had it done several times.

 

But be prepared for colour mismatch on your existing paint that has had 17 years in the sun and the elements and has faded.

 

Some paint shop suppliers can use a colour scanner to more closely match the true colour that your car is now, before they mix it up. Good Luck!

[mikec03]

I've used automobivetouchup for years.  Always a good match on 5-6 different cars. 

 

http://www.automotivetouchup.com/

[Mike104]

I've used automobivetouchup for years.  Always a good match on 5-6 different cars. 

 

http://www.automotivetouchup.com/

 

Definitely a good choice

[idosubaru]

The Napa in my town can mix up according to your paint code.

 

Call around until you find a store that does the same.

 

You can also order them online.

 

Same with two stage clear coat. Comes in a can. A mechanism punctures the separate checkials inside and mixes them into a hardening clear coat that’s a single use can. Probably only need that if you’re doing the bumper or hood where bugs and stones at 80mph aren’t going to treat cheap paint well.