Arctic Silver Paint Recommendation
Thread Starter
Track Day
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 15
Likes: 0
From: Cincinnati, Oh
Arctic Silver Paint Recommendation
Going through the forum there are many old threads on touchup paint with different codes, etc. but many of them are out of date.
I am writing to give my positive experience with the following
Porsche 911 Automotive Aerosol Spray Paint - Arctic Silver Metallic Clearcoat 92T/X1 92U/X1 by TouchUpDirect.
One large aerosol of base and one large aerosol of clearcoat sells for about $30 (May 2013). Available direct from the company or from amazon. Primer is not included.
I used this to paint an OEM Porsche (already primed) plastic trim piece. Match to my Arctic Silver 2003 996 (92U) was just about perfect. I applied 3 thin base coats about 20 minutes apart. Then waited 30 minutes and applied 2 clearcoats 15 min. apart. Finish was smooth hard and medium gloss.
Hope this is useful to someone faced with a similar task.
I am writing to give my positive experience with the following
Porsche 911 Automotive Aerosol Spray Paint - Arctic Silver Metallic Clearcoat 92T/X1 92U/X1 by TouchUpDirect.
One large aerosol of base and one large aerosol of clearcoat sells for about $30 (May 2013). Available direct from the company or from amazon. Primer is not included.
I used this to paint an OEM Porsche (already primed) plastic trim piece. Match to my Arctic Silver 2003 996 (92U) was just about perfect. I applied 3 thin base coats about 20 minutes apart. Then waited 30 minutes and applied 2 clearcoats 15 min. apart. Finish was smooth hard and medium gloss.
Hope this is useful to someone faced with a similar task.
Thread Starter
Track Day
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 15
Likes: 0
From: Cincinnati, Oh
Assuming you mean the rear deck, I would say no, that one can is not enough for multiple coats of the base. I would guess 2 cans of base and 1 can of clear. They can be bought separately.
Intermediate
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 43
Likes: 1
Hi guys,
I am an employee of PPG automotive coatings. I was also a high end collision center owner.
I am sure this works pretty good for small parts with out constant sun and chemical exposure. My concern is the clear coat is not a catalyzed product and possibly very little UV protection. I would not recommend the use of rattle can products on large area's or upper panels. This just won't last. I would get a reputable shop to refinish the deck lis with a quality product. You will pay more but.. You pay for what you get.
Not great news but I hope this helps.
I am an employee of PPG automotive coatings. I was also a high end collision center owner.
I am sure this works pretty good for small parts with out constant sun and chemical exposure. My concern is the clear coat is not a catalyzed product and possibly very little UV protection. I would not recommend the use of rattle can products on large area's or upper panels. This just won't last. I would get a reputable shop to refinish the deck lis with a quality product. You will pay more but.. You pay for what you get.
Not great news but I hope this helps.
Super Duper Moderator
Lifetime Rennlist
Member
Lifetime Rennlist
Member
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 7,773
Likes: 21
From: YQU
Hi guys,
I am an employee of PPG automotive coatings. I was also a high end collision center owner.
I am sure this works pretty good for small parts with out constant sun and chemical exposure. My concern is the clear coat is not a catalyzed product and possibly very little UV protection. I would not recommend the use of rattle can products on large area's or upper panels. This just won't last. I would get a reputable shop to refinish the deck lis with a quality product. You will pay more but.. You pay for what you get.
Not great news but I hope this helps.
I am an employee of PPG automotive coatings. I was also a high end collision center owner.
I am sure this works pretty good for small parts with out constant sun and chemical exposure. My concern is the clear coat is not a catalyzed product and possibly very little UV protection. I would not recommend the use of rattle can products on large area's or upper panels. This just won't last. I would get a reputable shop to refinish the deck lis with a quality product. You will pay more but.. You pay for what you get.
Not great news but I hope this helps.
Marc
Intermediate
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 43
Likes: 1
I agree. For an application on a lower panel not impacted by the sun will last fine. A deck lis in direct sun light will not last due to the lack of UV protection. The same as if there isn't enough clear over the base which causes peeling or getting chalky. Just trying to keep from someone making a bad decision not trying to sell paint. Take the labels off its all about chemistry. To answer your question,It is tough to touch up metallic paints. You can use the same product mentioned earlier and use a brush or use touch up paint from the parts store. it may have a different look due to the way the metallic lays down. then brush some clear over it. it wont be perfect but it will help
Good luck
B
Good luck
B
Trending Topics
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 3,042
Likes: 84
From: Chesapeake, VA
Does anyone make touch-up paint that comes in small vials for this? Any common (eg non-porsche taxed) colors that match pretty close?
e: hey, same site even
https://touchupdirect.com/automotive...orsche-boxster
e: hey, same site even
https://touchupdirect.com/automotive...orsche-boxster
Rennlist Stories
The Best Porsche Posts for Porsche Enthusiasts
Talos Takes Your 991 Porsche 911 GT3 to the Next Level for a Cool $1.13 Million
Verdad Gallardo
9 Vehicles Porsche Helped Engineer that Aren't Porsches
Verdad Gallardo
9 Features and Characteristics That Only Porsche People Understand
Verdad Gallardo
I've Written 500 Rennlist Articles: Here's How Porsche Has Changed Along the Way
Joe Kucinski
10 Most Unnecessary Porsches Ever Built (And Why We Love Them)
Verdad Gallardo
Porsche 911 GT3 S/C vs 718 Spyder RS: 10 Categories, One Winner
Joe Kucinski
This Builder Is Turning Heads With Its Slantnose 911 Creation
Verdad Gallardo
Porsche 911 GT3 Artisan Edition Pays Homage to Japanese Culture
Verdad Gallardo
Porsche Reveals Coupe Variant of the Electric Cayenne With a Fresh Look
Verdad Gallardo
Intermediate
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 43
Likes: 1
You can check at Autozone or similar for the duplicolor touch up bottles by code. They are about the size of fingernail polish bottles. Or find a paint shop that paints Porsches regularly and the chances are pretty good they may have some on the bench. I can look into a supplier that we have in your area to see if they can assist.
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 134
Likes: 4
From: Abbotsford B.C. Canada
What can I use to touch up deep scratches on an arctic silver car? I'm not looking for concours perfect, just less obvious than a big white line. [QUOTE]
If there is a white scratch it probably has not gone through the clear coat and can be polished out with a bit of effort, there are a few detail product suppliers online who will sell you what you need, or take the Car to a local detailer and check if they can do it for you, much better than touch-up if you can. As for Touch-up paint I have used Dr Color chip I beleive it is called with good results, it is mixed to be applied as a filler in scratches, the color match was good on my Audi.
If there is a white scratch it probably has not gone through the clear coat and can be polished out with a bit of effort, there are a few detail product suppliers online who will sell you what you need, or take the Car to a local detailer and check if they can do it for you, much better than touch-up if you can. As for Touch-up paint I have used Dr Color chip I beleive it is called with good results, it is mixed to be applied as a filler in scratches, the color match was good on my Audi.
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 3,042
Likes: 84
From: Chesapeake, VA
I looked more closely, and you're right- it's down a couple layers, but isn't the whole way through the paint. Looks like it's through at least one layer of paint, though. Can I just use touchup clearcoat to fill it in?
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 3,042
Likes: 84
From: Chesapeake, VA
The scratch goes deeper than the clearcoat, though, and into the paint. Will that polish out, or just serve as a base for a repaint? My car is nearly 10 years old; I'm not trying to make it look new, I just want to make the ravages of time (and damage from ******** who drop concrete blocks on the highway) less obvious.
Intermediate
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 43
Likes: 1
In the industry, we use the rule if you can feel the scratch with your thumb nail it won't buff out. the factory doesn't put much product on the cars when they are manufactured and is easier to cut through the clear coat into the base coat and change the color. I would also have heard good things about and would recommend the color chip Dr. the other option would be to have a local collision center look at it to see if there is a easy fix. When I owned my body shop we would handle little things like that to help out building relationships with potential customers.
