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Old 05-17-2008, 03:07 PM
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Anyone know who sells Arctic Silver in a spray can? I want to repair a big scratch in my shift lever, and my local body shop says he would have to charge me too much just to mix up the tiny quantity needed.

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Old 05-17-2008, 04:57 PM
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towerpaint.com recommended to me by another rennlister

just give them your paint code and they will mix up a batch in a spray can or in a touch up applicator. Considering the shipping I just got both at the same time.
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A spray can for touch up is better left to the pros. An applicator would be a safer way to deal with it.
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I have not seen an applicator yet that does not apply paint like toothpaste. If you have been around Porsches, or other sports cars, for any length of time, you probably have some skill. Removing the shift lever and lightly sanding 4 squares inches of plastic is probably a 2 on the Pelican Parts 1 to 10 scale.

Thanks for the tip about Towerpaint.com.

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get a paint pen. easier for noobs like us to use and doesn't look toothpasty
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Rust-oleum's Mattallic Matt Finish Silver # 7278 will match almost perfectly. I spray my front lip with it.
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levine automotive has mixed several different porsche colors for me. all have been a perfect match on the first try.
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Originally Posted by 1999Porsche911
Rust-oleum's Mattallic Matt Finish Silver # 7278 will match almost perfectly. I spray my front lip with it.
How do you keep the paint off your teeth?
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Originally Posted by perryinva
How do you keep the paint off your teeth?
LOL! Is it Friday yet?



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