Where to buy Jet Black Touch up paint? Pic!

hake · 09-28-2012, 06:28 AM

Guys, I need to touch up a few spots on my 2008 355i sedan. It is Jet Black. I plan on dabbing the paint on the scratches / chips and then wet sanding them lightly and then buffing it out. I have found a few DIY videos and articles on how to do it.

Where is the "best" place to buy factory matching paint?
Any tips / links on fixing the chips and scratches using the method I mentioned above?

Attached is a pic of my car with my buddy drying it.

ken1137 · 09-28-2012, 07:03 AM

Your local dealer, or if you need a spray can I've used these guys:

http://www.expresspaint.com/

BOBKUR · 09-28-2012, 10:42 AM

Dr. Colorchip

BrazilianBimmer · 09-28-2012, 10:42 AM

that's a good website
amazon sells the OEM jet black paint too, I also bought it the other day, I have a Jet Black as well
to OP, please do a DIY guide if you do it

ctuna · 09-28-2012, 11:48 AM

I second the Dr Colorchop kit.
Its better than the factory paint.
Also there method works better than anything
else I have found.

theblackmamba · 09-28-2012, 02:22 PM

home depot or lowes.

AllBlackBimmer · 09-28-2012, 02:56 PM

Not that I do this... all the time... or am overly anal about paint care etc... but...

I have nurmerous places that in order to avoid swirls in your paint (Jet black) do NOT dry your car with a towel... use a leaf blower or something else. my local car wash has one of those reverse vaccums in the wash bays that you can manually air dry your car - it sucks and is a total PITA but does prevent swirl marks.

but back to your question, ebay has paint matched "pens" with the color of one end and a "clear coat" on the other end ... think of it like a double highlighter.. I got one for my old nissan before I got my BMW and worked great.

No scratches on the BMW yet to warrant using touch up paint, but if I had to, ebay would prob be the route I would go. You can find quality paint matches, no worries there.

BMW dealer also has them for sale.

A quick search on ebay, I found this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-Touch-Up-Paint-Jet-Black-Schwartz-II-CC-668-/390473854645?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories &hash=item5aea0e2eb5&vxp=mtr

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hake New Member Drives: 2008 335i Sedan Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: KY Posts: 7 iTrader: (0)	Where to buy Jet Black Touch up paint? Pic! Guys, I need to touch up a few spots on my 2008 355i sedan. It is Jet Black. I plan on dabbing the paint on the scratches / chips and then wet sanding them lightly and then buffing it out. I have found a few DIY videos and articles on how to do it. Where is the "best" place to buy factory matching paint? Any tips / links on fixing the chips and scratches using the method I mentioned above? Attached is a pic of my car with my buddy drying it. Attached Images
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ken1137 Brigadier General Drives: a slow 2009 e90 335i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,668 iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 e90 335i [3.20]	Your local dealer, or if you need a spray can I've used these guys: http://www.expresspaint.com/ __________________ BMWCCA member
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ctuna Brigadier General Drives: 325xi 06 wagon MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca Posts: 3,982 iTrader: (0)	I second the Dr Colorchop kit. I second the Dr Colorchop kit. Its better than the factory paint. Also there method works better than anything else I have found.
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BrazilianBimmer Captain Drives: Black e90 325i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 776 iTrader: (0)	that's a good website amazon sells the OEM jet black paint too, I also bought it the other day, I have a Jet Black as well to OP, please do a DIY guide if you do it
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theblackmamba Banned Drives: 0 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: 1 Posts: 2,288 iTrader: (8)	home depot or lowes.
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AllBlackBimmer Major Drives: 2008 328i E90 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Central PA area Posts: 1,454 iTrader: (0)	Not that I do this... all the time... or am overly anal about paint care etc... but... I have nurmerous places that in order to avoid swirls in your paint (Jet black) do NOT dry your car with a towel... use a leaf blower or something else. my local car wash has one of those reverse vaccums in the wash bays that you can manually air dry your car - it sucks and is a total PITA but does prevent swirl marks. but back to your question, ebay has paint matched "pens" with the color of one end and a "clear coat" on the other end ... think of it like a double highlighter.. I got one for my old nissan before I got my BMW and worked great. No scratches on the BMW yet to warrant using touch up paint, but if I had to, ebay would prob be the route I would go. You can find quality paint matches, no worries there. BMW dealer also has them for sale. A quick search on ebay, I found this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-Touch-Up-Paint-Jet-Black-Schwartz-II-CC-668-/390473854645?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories &hash=item5aea0e2eb5&vxp=mtr
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