UGH! Scratched a dark grey rim- Paint code?

This was discussed once before so when I saw it I copied the recommendation and kept it for future emergencies. This is what I copied, not sure from whom:

"Buy a can of Dupli-Color Dark Shadow Gray (CX) BFM0360. It is a 98% perfect match to the wheels. Smooth the rash a bit with 320 grit wet sand paper - just the white part - don't scuff the good paint around it. Just try to knock of the sharp points to create a flatter surface for the paint. Clean it well, then spray paint onto a Q-tip and dab the paint onto the rash. Let it dry and repeat for about three applications and the rash will be almost invisible."

Edit: credit for this goes to @sptcoupe

heelntoe said:

This was discussed once before so when I saw it I copied the recommendation and kept it for future emergencies. This is what I copied, not sure form whom:

"Buy a can of Dupli-Color Dark Shadow Gray (CX) BFM0360. It is a 98% perfect match to the wheels. Smooth the rash a bit with 320 grit wet sand paper - just the white part - don't scuff the good paint around it. Just try to knock of the sharp points to create a flatter surface for the paint. Clean it well, then spray paint onto a Q-tip and dab the paint onto the rash. Let it dry and repeat for about three applications and the rash will be almost invisible."

Edit: credit for this goes to @sptcoupe

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Super. I think we might want to make a sticky somewhere about paint touch ups and codes somewhere.

I can get this at Autozone.

sin city said:

Super. I think we might want to make a sticky somewhere about paint touch ups and codes somewhere.

I can get this at Autozone.

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Added this thread as "Wheel Paint Match" in the DIY and Technical Index thread, for now. At least we can find it again.

Sticky about paint touchups is a good idea. If anyone has time to start a new thread with paint codes, etc, I'll sticky it. I just don't have time this week to dig out the information.
Put it into the Appearance & Body section, please.

Thanks for saving that quote, heelntoe. I could use a bit as well!

This is good info. I've picked up a number of fairly large paint chips on one of my rear wheels. Kind of bizarre as they're all over the wheel in various spots more like a paint issue than rock hits. I'm going to pick some of this up and give it a try.

Not sure if this forum allows cross-posting from other sources, but figured I would try for people not in that group.

A user on FB posted the Alfa paint code, Alfa Romeo 319B Grigio Anthracite for an exact match:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/4CFanatics/2201857376796128/?comment_id=2202097800105419

wrh3 said:

Not sure if this forum allows cross-posting from other sources, but figured I would try for people not in that group.

A user on FB posted the Alfa paint code, Alfa Romeo 319B Grigio Anthracite for an exact match:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/4CFanatics/2201857376796128/?comment_id=2202097800105419

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Awesome- Thanks!

Afraid I'm going to confuse the issue.

When I had a scuff on one of mine my AR dealer could not get the exact paint code from AR, apparently it is not a standard paint colour.

When they tried to best match it they could not quite get it right and in certain lights it was slightly different, and so they desperately tried to get the official colour from Alfa but with no joy, especially as they are an official Alfa Romeo bodyshop.

In the end they admitted defeat and had to respray all 4 wheels at their expense, clearly they would not have done this if AR could have confirmed the actual paint code. This time they deliberately used a standard Alfa paint colour so that should it happen again we know exactly what to use.

The closest Alfa paint that they could match was Alfa Romeo 607B Grigio Anthracite.

I don't know what the subtle differences may be between 607B and 319B, but if 319B is the correct colour it is strange that AR would not confirm this to an official Alfa Romeo bodyshop.

heelntoe said:

This was discussed once before so when I saw it I copied the recommendation and kept it for future emergencies. This is what I copied, not sure form whom:

"Buy a can of Dupli-Color Dark Shadow Gray (CX) BFM0360. It is a 98% perfect match to the wheels. Smooth the rash a bit with 320 grit wet sand paper - just the white part - don't scuff the good paint around it. Just try to knock of the sharp points to create a flatter surface for the paint. Clean it well, then spray paint onto a Q-tip and dab the paint onto the rash. Let it dry and repeat for about three applications and the rash will be almost invisible."

Edit: credit for this goes to @sptcoupe

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I bought a small touch up bottle of this. It works fairly well but mine were small on the edges from the previous owner not on a flat spot on the face. You had to get really close to even see the chips in the first place.

I ordered a jar of the 319b. I’ll report back.

A full, pro refurb for an alloy is only £50-100 a wheel in the UK. Best to spend a bit extra and tidy them up properly.

I don't have any curb damage, just some minor paint chips in various areas.

wrh3 said:

Not sure if this forum allows cross-posting from other sources, but figured I would try for people not in that group.

A user on FB posted the Alfa paint code, Alfa Romeo 319B Grigio Anthracite for an exact match:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/4CFanatics/2201857376796128/?comment_id=2202097800105419

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I ordered a 2oz bottle of this, Alfa paint code 319B, from AutomotiveTouchup.com and I can confirm it is a 100% perfect match. A micro applicator and five minutes and all of the tiny chips in the outer edges of my rear wheels are gone. Thanks again for sharing it!

JWA said:

I ordered a 2oz bottle of this, Alfa paint code 319B, from AutomotiveTouchup.com and I can confirm it is a 100% perfect match. A micro applicator and five minutes and all of the tiny chips in the outer edges of my rear wheels are gone. Thanks again for sharing it!

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How did you get 319B on that web site? I saw 318B only. Thanks.

4Caddict said:

How did you get 319B on that web site? I saw 318B only. Thanks.

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They make it hard to find, it just took me a while to find it again too. This page lets you enter the code manually: http://www.automotivetouchup.com/store/2oz_touch-up_paints/2_oz_basecoat_manual.aspx

Great thanks for posting this... Ill definitely try to order some 319B from the dealer.

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4Caddict said:

How did you get 319B on that web site? I saw 318B only. Thanks.

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They make it hard to find, it just took me a while to find it again too. This page lets you enter the code manually: http://www.automotivetouchup.com/store/2oz_touch-up_paints/2_oz_basecoat_manual.aspx

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Thanks so much!

Ordered 319B, but the company advised they can not find this in their system. Has anyone experienced this issue?

I need some touch up paint for my rim but it doesn't look like the paint code 319B is sold anywhere in the USA. Has anyone found this paint in the US?