# It's Spring... Time To Clean Up Your Vehicles! FYI For Finding Some Touch-Up Paint: **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [April 6, 2018, 10:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/its-spring-time-to-clean-up-your-vehicles-fyi-for-finding-some-touch-up-paint/115079 "2018-04-06T10:06:55Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![COROLLAGUY1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/corollaguy1/32/7575_2.png) [@COROLLAGUY1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/COROLLAGUY1)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2018, 6:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/its-spring-time-to-clean-up-your-vehicles-fyi-for-finding-some-touch-up-paint/115079/21 "2018-04-06T18:58:59Z")
> [@common\_sense\_answer](#): > > Looks interesting! Also, expensive. > > How’d you find out about this product? > > Do you use it yourself? Used them for years as a professional bodyman.Its a one step application process…no need for clearcoat because its already mixed in with the paint. They use only factory formula paint by Dupont in a special pen with a micron tip.You can fill a hairline scratch or a larger chip in one application without messing it up. You can save a few $$$ if you order from this website: [http://www.canac.ca/en/product/automotive/emergency-accessories-car-parts/car-parts-accessories/genicolor-premium-touch-up-pen-9-ml\_55178.aspx?unite=001002&sf=ovr%3Dtrue%26root%3D857%26categorie%3D1429%252c1431%252c1440%26filterorder%3D0%252c0%252c0%26searchurl%3D%252fafficherbootstrap.aspx%253fsearch%253dgenicolor%2526searchtype%253d2%2526display%253d5%2526langue%253den%2526unite%253d001002&galst=u[Search]](http://www.canac.ca/en/product/automotive/emergency-accessories-car-parts/car-parts-accessories/genicolor-premium-touch-up-pen-9-ml_55178.aspx?unite=001002&sf=ovr%3dtrue%26root%3d857%26categorie%3d1429%252c1431%252c1440%26filterorder%3d0%252c0%252c0%26searchurl%3d%252fafficherbootstrap.aspx%253fsearch%253dgenicolor%2526searchtype%253d2%2526display%253d5%2526langue%253den%2526unite%253d001002&galst=u%5bSearch%5d) ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bing/32/4619_2.png) [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2018, 7:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/its-spring-time-to-clean-up-your-vehicles-fyi-for-finding-some-touch-up-paint/115079/22 "2018-04-06T19:22:07Z")
I’ll read the rest later but yeah, it’s not spring in Minnesota yet even though the Twins played yesterday outside. Took 75 people to clear the snow off the field. We got 4+ inches a couple days ago and more on the way. I did charge up the lawn mower battery in anticipation and have changed oil, transmission fluid, tire rotations, etc. in preparation for warm weather, but the hoses stay stored away at this point. When I buy a car, I just get the small bottle of factory touch up paint at the parts department. Sometimes they’ll just throw that in at the end with floor mats to close the sale. The paint matches perfectly. Yeah DupliColor for any larger repair but remember the paint is quite a bit thinner than factory or body shop paint and simply does not stand up like a professional paint would. Maybe sometime in May or June I’ll pull the winter mats and wax and polish. I dunno, we’ll see. ---
**Author:** ![lion9car](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/59ef9b/32.png) [@lion9car](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lion9car)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2018, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/its-spring-time-to-clean-up-your-vehicles-fyi-for-finding-some-touch-up-paint/115079/23 "2018-04-06T19:24:58Z")
> [@MikeInNH](#): > > For us northern residents - nothing beats it at getting salt deposits off of carpet. When I buy my cars, I tell them that I’d like to buy a second set of mats at their cost as part of the deal. I use one set in winter and one set in summer so that I don’t have to worry too much about salt on the winter mats. ---
**Author:** ![MikeInNH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a587f6/32.png) [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2018, 7:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/its-spring-time-to-clean-up-your-vehicles-fyi-for-finding-some-touch-up-paint/115079/24 "2018-04-06T19:48:28Z")
> [@lion9car](#): > > When I buy my cars, I tell them that I’d like to buy a second set of mats at their cost as part of the deal. I use one set in winter and one set in summer so that I don’t have to worry too much about salt on the winter mats. So do I. But salt deposits get all over…not just on the mats. I still have my winter mats in. Won’t take them out til may (MAYBE) ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bing/32/4619_2.png) [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2018, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/its-spring-time-to-clean-up-your-vehicles-fyi-for-finding-some-touch-up-paint/115079/25 "2018-04-06T22:54:33Z")
I still haven’t read all the responses but the winter mats for the Acuras are like the Weather Tech mats. Heavy rubber and with sides so all the slush stays on the mats. They are not like the normal flat rubber mats. The summer mats of course are the standard carpeted mats. So I just wash the winter mats and use a conditioner on them in spring and shampoo the summer mats when I do the carpet. ---
**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2018, 11:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/its-spring-time-to-clean-up-your-vehicles-fyi-for-finding-some-touch-up-paint/115079/26 "2018-04-06T23:04:51Z")
> [@common\_sense\_answer](#): > > What are some of your favorite spring cleaning ideas or products? Last month I waxed the Corolla using a product called _Rain Dance_. I think it is similar to _Nu-Finish_. Easy on, easy off. I left it on a couple weeks before removing the excess, as is my want. Rained today here, noted most excellent beading. The same day I lubed all the door hinges and hood and trunk latch, repaired the sun visor, and vacuumed the debris from the under-windshield air vents. ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bing/32/4619_2.png) [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2018, 11:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/its-spring-time-to-clean-up-your-vehicles-fyi-for-finding-some-touch-up-paint/115079/27 "2018-04-06T23:15:52Z")
California Dreamin’. I think I used Rain Dance over 30 years ago. Had trouble getting it off again if I recall. Probably the bad paint. ---
**Author:** ![common-sense-answer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/common-sense-answer/32/716_2.png) [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2018, 11:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/its-spring-time-to-clean-up-your-vehicles-fyi-for-finding-some-touch-up-paint/115079/28 "2018-04-06T23:16:21Z")
> [@George\_San\_Jose1](#): > > Last month I waxed the Corolla using a product called Rain Dance. I think it is similar to Nu-Finish. Easy on, easy off. I left it on a couple weeks before removing the excess, as is my want. Rained today here, noted most excellent beading. The same day I lubed all the door hinges and hood and trunk latch, repaired the sun visor, and vacuumed the debris from the under-windshield air vents. George, I haven’t tried _Rain Dance_, yet. I’ll look for it. I have been using _Nu-Finish_ for many years. I use it in the house, too. After I clean bathroom sinks, I apply it and it keeps them looking nice, longer. All that stuff you just did to your car is all good for spring cleaning! I do that, also. _ **CSA** _🌴 🕶🌴 ---
**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2018, 11:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/its-spring-time-to-clean-up-your-vehicles-fyi-for-finding-some-touch-up-paint/115079/29 "2018-04-06T23:18:32Z")
I ran out of my supply of Rain Dance, so I’ll probably try NuFinish next time I wax my truck. Good to know it works well for you. ---
**Author:** ![common-sense-answer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/common-sense-answer/32/716_2.png) [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2018, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/its-spring-time-to-clean-up-your-vehicles-fyi-for-finding-some-touch-up-paint/115079/30 "2018-04-06T23:22:36Z")
> [@George\_San\_Jose1](#): > > I ran out of my supply of Rain Dance, so I’ll probably try NuFinish next time I wax my truck. Good to know it works well for you. You can even put this stuff on in sunshine if you can’t find shade. Crazy stuff. It’s not “wax.” Don’t know what it is. Don’t care. It works. _ **CSA** _🌴 🕶🌴 ---
**Author:** ![jtsanders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2018, 11:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/its-spring-time-to-clean-up-your-vehicles-fyi-for-finding-some-touch-up-paint/115079/31 "2018-04-06T23:32:25Z")
You guys Lube once or twice a year? ---
**Author:** ![common-sense-answer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/common-sense-answer/32/716_2.png) [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2018, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/its-spring-time-to-clean-up-your-vehicles-fyi-for-finding-some-touch-up-paint/115079/32 "2018-04-06T23:34:46Z")
[endlesssummerplate.com](http://endlesssummerplate.com) This is my latest plan. I love those plates! I am literally going to be in summer during winters south and summers during summers \_north. Sorry, I just can’t do cold any more. \_ I found out after the fact that I moved to a stretch of land on the gulf that’s called _Florida’s Sun Coast._ It truly is! On my morning bike ride out onto Anna Maria Island on the ocean I noticed traffic was a bit lighter… Spring Break is winding down and those daxx Snow Birds are migrating north! _ **CSA** _ 🌴🕶🌴 ---
**Author:** ![common-sense-answer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/common-sense-answer/32/716_2.png) [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2018, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/its-spring-time-to-clean-up-your-vehicles-fyi-for-finding-some-touch-up-paint/115079/33 "2018-04-06T23:38:56Z")
> [@jtsanders](#): > > You guys Lube once or twice a year? Who’s\_“you guys?”\_ I lube (as in change oil ?) every 5,000 miles, religiously. I check fluids weekly. _ **CSA** _ 🌴🕶🌴 ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bing/32/4619_2.png) [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2018, 2:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/its-spring-time-to-clean-up-your-vehicles-fyi-for-finding-some-touch-up-paint/115079/34 "2018-04-07T02:22:02Z")
Lube to me suggests grease zirks but I don’t have any of those anymore. ---
**Author:** ![TwinTurbo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8baadc/32.png) [@TwinTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TwinTurbo)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2018, 2:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/its-spring-time-to-clean-up-your-vehicles-fyi-for-finding-some-touch-up-paint/115079/35 "2018-04-07T02:52:14Z")
WOW. That is amazing. One of the best looking finishes I have ever seen. Definitely show quality. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/t/its-spring-time-to-clean-up-your-vehicles-fyi-for-finding-some-touch-up-paint/115079.md?page=1)