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Toyota Camry Exterior

166 messages,  Last post on Nov 17, 2009 at 7:16 PM

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#163 of 166 Color coded paint for 98 Camry LE by dddale

Jul 24, 2007 (9:50 am)

I inherit a 98 Camry from my aunt as I just got my licence.
 
The car is with 116K on but run great. I love that car but there are scraches on the body. In order to prevent rusty and make it look prettier, I want to match paint color and try to spray and cover them. Can I do it myself? How to match the paint color -- order it from dealer or thru hardware store/body shop. It is green(dark/forest green)
 
Any suggestions will be appreciated.

#164 of 166 Rain-X by chris789

Nov 17, 2009 (2:22 pm)

I got some rain-x for my winshield and accidently got some on my car paint. I wiped it off but is there anything else I need to do to protect the paint. I had waxed the car just before using the rainx so maybe that'll protect the paint.
  
Thanks,
Chris

#165 of 166 Re: Rain-X [chris789] by 210delray

Nov 17, 2009 (7:12 pm)

Replying to: chris789 (Nov 17, 2009 2:22 pm)
I don't think there's anything to worry about, especially since you cleaned it right off, and the car has been waxed.

#166 of 166 Re: Color coded paint for 98 Camry LE [dddale] by 210delray

Nov 17, 2009 (7:16 pm)

Replying to: dddale (Jul 24, 2007 9:50 am)
Spraying is difficult and will likely make the car look worse. I'd buy a bottle of touch-up brush paint. (The brush is built into the cap.) You may be able to find the matching color at Wal-Mart or an auto parts store; otherwise order it from a Toyota dealer.
 
If the scratches have exposed the bare metal, and rust has started to form, you have to remove the rust first, with sandpaper or a very small wire brush.

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