[BuVille09]

Just noticed a couple of rock chips on the front hood of my Dark Gray Metallic 09 Malibu. Any body had any luck with touch up paint matching or is it a waste of time?? They aren't very big but deep...all the way to the primer cos they are white. Come on guys and gals...advice.

 

[Silver LTZ]

I had one real small little chip, mine matched great.

 

[BuVille09]

but I wonder if lighter colors match better than dark???

 

[KURLY]

Mine matched perfect. Had a small chip on the door edge and I can't see it unless I look reeeeal close. The touch-up comes with the old brush and a ball point type end also.

 

[Marshmellow_Malibu]

Kurly where did you get your touch up paint?

 

[KURLY]

Kurly where did you get your touch up paint?

I bought it from the dealer. I also bought a touch-up spray can that I used to paint my bow ties and ss emblems. Perfect match.

 

[ChevyFreak]

For a year or two yes it will match. Once the sun does its damage and fades the paint it will not match anymore it will be close but not perfect.

 

[KURLY]

For a year or two yes it will match. Once the sun does its damage and fades the paint it will not match anymore it will be close but not perfect.

The trick is to use clear coat and keep it waxed.

 

[ChevyFreak]

The trick is to use clear coat and keep it waxed.

It will still dull heh. I did that religiously on my cavalier and it was so faded after 4 years that my body kit that was painted a year prior was a different color and showing it worse and worse each year.

 

[anusmth]

I also feel it does not match well. Moreover it gets worse with time and specially the lighter colors.

 

[BuVille09]

Well i did the touch up on the hood. Its better but not perfect. Of course I know where its at too!!

 

[malibumom]

I think if you get it from dealer it will be a perfect match, otherwise its hit and miss.