Where to find colour code information?

[alangohek]

Hey guys

May I check with where could I locate the colour code of my car? Would like to ensure that the "complimentary" touchup paint matches.

Anyone use the "complimentary" touchup paint before? Is it good?

Last Sat, my (DS3)spoiler kenna hit by pebble(s); now got a rather deep scratch.

Tks =)

Rgds
Alan

[Indignant]

Yo! Under the bonnet. 

[clarence]

Alan,

You can also use the touch paint found in your car.

If you can, I rather you touch it up yourself.

My freind's Sylphy was very badly touched by Tan Chong. It's a free service so cannot expect much. Worst case scenario if the surface is not properly cleaned to prepare for touching up.

First, make sur eteh area to be toucheed is clean

Next, use cleaner wax to gently wipe it over the area to remove any surface dirt embedded in your paintwork

Finally, you can use touch up paint to touch it up.   

[alangohek]

Alan,

You can also use the touch paint found in your car.

If you can, I rather you touch it up yourself.

My freind's Sylphy was very badly touched by Tan Chong. It's a free service so cannot expect much. Worst case scenario if the surface is not properly cleaned to prepare for touching up.

First, make sur eteh area to be toucheed is clean

Next, use cleaner wax to gently wipe it over the area to remove any surface dirt embedded in your paintwork

Finally, you can use touch up paint to touch it up.   

Thanks Clarence =)

I guess the last step is apply wax then sealant when the paint is dry right?

[clarence]

There is no need to apply sealant or wax after the touch up paint has dried.

In fact, you should not apply wax or sealant on the newly touched up area until the paint has fully cured.

[alangohek]

There is no need to apply sealant or wax after the touch up paint has dried.

In fact, you should not apply wax or sealant on the newly touched up area until the paint has fully cured.

Noted and thanks =)

[Ender]

Thanks Clarence =)

I guess the last step is apply wax then sealant when the paint is dry right?

It's sealant before the wax.. Wax is the last step.

[alangohek]

It's sealant before the wax.. Wax is the last step.

Just to clarify .. Pls correct me if I am wrong. Thanks =)

1) for touch up works is apply sealant and then wax after the paint has cured and dried with the original paintwork.
2) But for normal circumstance (after car wash), is apply wax then sealant.

[alangohek]

Yo! Under the bonnet. 

Hi Indignant,

I can't seem to find it leh. The numbers that I found does not include the color code.

Rgds
Alan

[jpgyip]

Bro for Amethyst Gray is L60. Open ur bonnet and look somewhere near the firewall at the driver side u will see a metal plate with the color code.

[Ying]

Alan,

You can also use the touch paint found in your car.

where?

[jpgyip]

where?

U can actually get it free from ur SE. I got mine from my SE.

[Ender]

Just to clarify .. Pls correct me if I am wrong. Thanks =)

1) for touch up works is apply sealant and then wax after the paint has cured and dried with the original paintwork.
2) But for normal circumstance (after car wash), is apply wax then sealant.

Regardless whatever step. It's sealant first than wax. Wax always last... But you have to wait at least 2 hours, or better one full day for sealant to cure 1st then you wax.

[clarence]

Can you explain the logic on why we apply sealant first, before applying wax?

I thought sealant is the final step - to seal in the wax and offer protective layer.

[Ender]

Can you explain the logic on why we apply sealant first, before applying wax?

I thought sealant is the final step - to seal in the wax and offer protective layer.

Sealant won't stick to the wax...

Basic detailing is wash->polish->seal->maybe wax if you still ahve energy.

[alangohek]

You can find it in the glove box. Was told that it comes from Japan and together with the vehicle.

where?

[alangohek]

Bro for Amethyst Gray is L60. Open ur bonnet and look somewhere near the firewall at the driver side u will see a metal plate with the color code.

Ok, saw it. Saw the print "L60" with other letters numbers.

Thanks

[alangohek]

Alan,

You can also use the touch paint found in your car.

If you can, I rather you touch it up yourself.

My freind's Sylphy was very badly touched by Tan Chong. It's a free service so cannot expect much. Worst case scenario if the surface is not properly cleaned to prepare for touching up.

First, make sur eteh area to be toucheed is clean

Next, use cleaner wax to gently wipe it over the area to remove any surface dirt embedded in your paintwork

Finally, you can use touch up paint to touch it up.   

When I called up TCM up to check whether the touch up paint is meant for my car, they are not able to confirm. They suggest me to bring it down for them to touch up FOC. So I did so at Ubi. Friendly with the uncle, quite satisfied with the job done. Now the mark is less obvious.

By the way, I was told by the uncle that we could use the touch up paint that comes with the car if it shows no sign of drying up. But we have to shake it really well to minimize the color difference from original paint.

[arias48]

You can find it in the glove box. Was told that it comes from Japan and together with the vehicle.

I don't see any in my glove box.....

[Jazz]

I don't see any in my glove box.....

Most probably your SE did not give it to you lor.