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Deadshot · 11-27-2012, 01:14 PM

Hi all,
is there a alternative to match an extact color code touch up paint bottle? I went to the the bmw dealership near me and they wanted to charge me $75 for that small 6 oz bottle of paint and clear coat

My car color is a sedona red. I was just curious if there is another cheap way on covering the chip on my hood. Thanks.

Stohlen · 11-27-2012, 02:16 PM

http://www.amazon.com/Genuine-BMW-Al...touch+up+paint

They have all the different colors I believe. You just gotta use the right search terms.

Deadshot · 11-27-2012, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Stohlen

http://www.amazon.com/Genuine-BMW-Al...touch+up+paint

They have all the different colors I believe. You just gotta use the right search terms.

thank you so much!

bmw1racer · 11-27-2012, 11:52 PM

^ You might also try eBay... I got my Alpine White III for a couple of bucks less than at Amazon.

Adam135 · 11-28-2012, 12:37 AM

I would look into Dr Color Chip first

Deadshot · 11-28-2012, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by bmw1racer

^ You might also try eBay... I got my Alpine White III for a couple of bucks less than at Amazon.

just scored it for 23 bucks on ebay! thanks

saved me over $50

bmw1racer · 11-28-2012, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Deadshot

just scored it for 23 bucks on ebay! thanks

saved me over $50

Cool.

Section147 · 11-29-2012, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Adam135

I would look into Dr Color Chip first

Fantastic product

andrey_gta · 11-29-2012, 11:09 AM

Langka > Dr colorchip. Dr colorchip paint is very thin and works only as advertised on rash chips

another great touchup paint source thats OEM quality is expresspaint.com

Section147 · 11-29-2012, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by andrey_gta

Dr colorchip paint is very thin and works only as advertised on rash chips

Anything much deeper than rash chips should only be trusted to a pro (provided the flaw is in a conspicuous place...like the OP's hood).
But you're right, Langka is also an excellent product.

Adam135 · 11-30-2012, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by andrey_gta

Langka > Dr colorchip. Dr colorchip paint is very thin and works only as advertised on rash chips

You have to apply more than one layer until it's level. Worked perfectly for me.

andrey_gta · 11-30-2012, 09:06 AM

For my paint code Langka & OEM paint layering was best. DR colorchip was alright, but layering it didn't work as well for me.

Once again, I think it depends on the application needed. I bought both because I had various defects.

if you buy Langka, buy just the blob remover. all else is fluff

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andrey_gta Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 130i coupé ;) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Bimmerpost Posts: 1,789 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 128i [0.00]	Langka > Dr colorchip. Dr colorchip paint is very thin and works only as advertised on rash chips another great touchup paint source thats OEM quality is expresspaint.com __________________ 128i Sport 6MT converted to Euro 130i spec, tuned by EVOLVE In-progress: Evolve tune configuration!!; custom lip, some susp. "The 1-series is the last car that BMW engineered before the Germans, as a car-making culture, fell out of love with driving." - R&T 2013 135is Review

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andrey_gta Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 130i coupé ;) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Bimmerpost Posts: 1,789 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 128i [0.00]	For my paint code Langka & OEM paint layering was best. DR colorchip was alright, but layering it didn't work as well for me. Once again, I think it depends on the application needed. I bought both because I had various defects. if you buy Langka, buy just the blob remover. all else is fluff __________________ 128i Sport 6MT converted to Euro 130i spec, tuned by EVOLVE In-progress: Evolve tune configuration!!; custom lip, some susp. "The 1-series is the last car that BMW engineered before the Germans, as a car-making culture, fell out of love with driving." - R&T 2013 135is Review

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11-27-2012, 02:16 PM	#2
Stohlen Lieutenant Drives: AW 135i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Waterford, Mi Posts: 532 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [5.00]	http://www.amazon.com/Genuine-BMW-Al...touch+up+paint They have all the different colors I believe. You just gotta use the right search terms.

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Adam135 Lieutenant Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: USA Posts: 597 iTrader: (2)	I would look into Dr Color Chip first