Superformance Titanium Silver Chip Repair

[tortuga]

From what i have gathered the SPF Ti silver is a Lamborghini color,
Specifically model year 2000
PPG Titanium Poly
DBC 35989
OEM 210.600 Lamborghini

What i am trying to find is a Dr color chip (US)
or chipfixx (Canada ONLY for some reason)

Kit to do some chip repairs?

The Canadian kit lists the exact right color but they dont ship to the USA (Environment most likely as fixing hood chips is a significant problem here...) and the Drcolor chip doesn't list the color.

Anyone know of a source for bootleg Canadian paint?

Steve H
1764

[TexasSnake]

Matching existing paint is always a great challenge. One option that you may want to consider is calling around your area to find a local auto parts store or automotive paint supplier that has the ability to custom mix paint. I have had really good results matching existing paint using this method. My local auto parts store will custom mix and load spray cans and or paint bottles. It's not inexpensive at $30 to $50 a spray can depending on the paint but the results have been outstanding. Over the years I have had them mix paint for using a paint code that I provided and I have also had them mix paint using a specialty camera that adjusted the mix to match the condition of the existing paint. Again, outstanding results every time and my go to solution for paint repairs. Also, when they mix the paint and load the spray can many times there is some excess paint. Make sure you ask them if they will put any excess paint in touch up bottle for you.

[twobjshelbys]

Call Hillbank. They may have the paint in stock. You might have to buy a quantity (e.g., pint or quart) instead of a touch up stick.

I took a big rock chip on my driver door. My CSX was built by HST. I called them and not only did they have the right paint but they had MY paint!!! (Same can as was used to paint it originally.) I shipped the door to them and I couldn't tell it was ever touched.

[tortuga]

Originally Posted by twobjshelbys

Call Hillbank. They may have the paint in stock. You might have to buy a quantity (e.g., pint or quart) instead of a touch up stick.

I took a big rock chip on my driver door. My CSX was built by HST. I called them and not only did they have the right paint but they had MY paint!!! (Same can as was used to paint it originally.) I shipped the door to them and I couldn't tell it was ever touched.

Would have to ship the whole car...

My attempts at touch up look pretty bad, I'm scared to go at it with abrasives and make a big mess. I like the dr color chip method:

https://youtu.be/-AcXcFDvqCs

[tortuga]

I have a small can of the correct paint, but the kits have some magic ? Elixir that allows you to blob on paint then wipe away excess with some sort of solvent?

I'm not sure what the paint is that I have in terms of type...

[Lou1119]

Originally Posted by tortuga

From what i have gathered the SPF Ti silver is a Lamborghini color,
Specifically model year 2000
PPG Titanium Poly
DBC 35989
OEM 210.600 Lamborghini

What i am trying to find is a Dr color chip (US)
or chipfixx (Canada ONLY for some reason)

Kit to do some chip repairs?

The Canadian kit lists the exact right color but they dont ship to the USA (Environment most likely as fixing hood chips is a significant problem here...) and the Drcolor chip doesn't list the color.

Anyone know of a source for bootleg Canadian paint?

Steve H
1764

On the titanium paint even if you get the exact paint to match it still is going to e near impossible to get an exact match. When a paint with a high metallic content like titanium is originally applied the metallic content is airborne in the spraying process. When you try to apply it with a brush or using the Dr Color chip method the metallic content is not going to be the same as a spray with the airborne particles. You may get close but it still wil be noticeable. You can always say that it adds to the patina😎

[Gaz64]

Yes, metallic paints, I don't like them myself.

Impossible to paint match my touchup, needs to be sprayed.

That's why my last 9 cars have been solid colours.

[tortuga]

Originally Posted by Gaz64

Yes, metallic paints, I don't like them myself.

Impossible to paint match my touchup, needs to be sprayed.

That's why my last 9 cars have been solid colours.

Dead white...all my trucks have been white and they seem to always be getting body work, and the match is always perfect.