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Old Sep 3, 2004 | 10:10 AM
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I have a couple of chips in my Element and Accord OEM wheels - does there exist some touch up paint for them?
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Old Sep 3, 2004 | 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by pittpanther,Sep 3 2004, 10:10 AM
I have a couple of chips in my Element and Accord OEM wheels - does there exist some touch up paint for them?
you have to find a wheel repair place...
there are a few here in l.a.-
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Old Sep 3, 2004 | 11:22 AM
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Griots has some wheel touch up paint. www.griotsgarage.com However, I doubt that it would turn out very well. It will probably be tough to get to match,

You'll probably be better off just getting the wheel repaired. I had a wheel repaired at Ye Old Wheel Shop in Elkridge, MD that shouldn't be too far for you to go. Their prices are reasonable and in 2000 they fixed a rim with a big chunk out of it and did a great job.

John
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Old Sep 3, 2004 | 11:32 AM
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Thanks for the info guys... John - I may wait until I get a few more before I go to Ye Old Wheel Shop - but its good to know about them.

I am really surprised that the manufacturer's do not provide a touch up paint match....?? I have owned several Hondas/Acuras in the past, and if I'm not mistaken, most of their alloys seem to have the same finish color (unpolished).
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Old Sep 3, 2004 | 02:12 PM
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some info if it wasnt chips...
for minor wheel rash repair:

http://www.bettercarcare.com/articles.php?articleId=30
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Old Sep 3, 2004 | 05:32 PM
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Wow! Those are some excellent results! Although, I tried to follow their guide on touch up paint (which depicted similar results) - and wasn't able to come close, but maybe with some more practice...!
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