Model 3 Aero wheel touch up paint

[stphw]

Has anyone successfully imported or bought touch up paint for model 3 aero wheels? The American forums talk about Duplicolor's AFM0360 (or BFM0360) - doesn't seemed to be stocked anywhere in Oz and Amazon don't ship anything here. 1 place on ebay will ship it here for about $60. Tesla's paint code is PMTG.

The only option might be to ask someone like BCS Auto Paints – Auto Car Motorcycle Marine Touch Up Paints Touch – Aerosols Paintpens Brush Bottles For all vehicles to make it up special.

 

[robinson4]

I went to Autobarn and got them to mix up some paint. Took about 20 minutes.

I got Ford USA CX 60739. The lady wrote that on the sticker on the side of the bottle.

I think it was only $19 and it came with a little brush.

 

[stphw]

Thanks, I didn't realise they do this.

 

[Chenkers]

I went with the Ebay option for a touch up paint pen with Ford Dark Shadow Grey Metallic Color CX. Haven't used it but it looks like it should match.

 

[TesBanjo]

Has anyone successfully imported or bought touch up paint for model 3 aero wheels? The American forums talk about Duplicolor's AFM0360 (or BFM0360) - doesn't seemed to be stocked anywhere in Oz and Amazon don't ship anything here. 1 place on ebay will ship it here for about $60. Tesla's paint code is PMTG.

The only option might be to ask someone like BCS Auto Paints – Auto Car Motorcycle Marine Touch Up Paints Touch – Aerosols Paintpens Brush Bottles For all vehicles to make it up special.

I recently ordered some from Amazon whilst on a trip in the USA. It's a very good match.

Wish I did the Autobarn option as it's probably cheaper, but I like the nice applicator.

 

[paulp]

Rather than buy paint I just keep the wife away from the drivers seat of my tesla

 

[OneSpeed]

Tamiya X-10 Gun Metal Gloss Acrylic Paint 10ml costs about $5.00 AUD from most hobby shops. It is an excellent match, especially for the rims.

 

[Earthflute]

Tamiya X-10 Gun Metal Gloss Acrylic Paint 10ml costs about $5.00 AUD from most hobby shops. It is an excellent match, especially for the rims.View attachment 568703

Hi.
My Tesla Model 3 wheel was curb rashed slightly by my Son.. grr. Normally I would remove the wheel and do the whole 80/120/600/1500 sandpaper repair, epoxy fill, undercoat/fill spray with top coat paint repair job, which takes ages and ages. As I don't have a spare and the damage was relatively minor, I decided to carry out a quick sanding and paint only.
Dupli Color AFM/BFM0360 is not available in Australia and sourced from the OS, it was very expensive about AUD$76. So, I just rubbed back the sharp and daggy bits with 600 grit dry paper, and used Tamiya X-10 Gun Metal paint posted by OneSpeed.
One wheel took about 5 minutes and the colour match is excellent, thank you OneSpeed.
Cost about AUS$8 for paint and brush.
Images attached are for some areas before/after, the whole wheel look, sanding block, 600 grit paper, brush and paint.

 

[TesBanjo]

I recently ordered some from Amazon whilst on a trip in the USA. It's a very good match.

Wish I did the Autobarn option as it's probably cheaper, but I like the nice applicator.

Yes on second thoughts I looked at my repaired rims the other day and I can definitely see the colour difference for the Duplicolor. Would not really recommend.

 

[NicH]

Tamiya X-10 Gun Metal Gloss Acrylic Paint 10ml

Thanks for the tip - I've ordered a pot!

 

[bgeh]

Thanks for the tip - I've ordered a pot!

Reading other threads on this, apparently the colour changed in 2020(?). Would be good to report back on whether this pot still matches, as I wouldn't mind having one on hand.

 

[rynbrnz@hotmai]

Reading other threads on this, apparently the colour changed in 2020(?). Would be good to report back on whether this pot still matches, as I wouldn't mind having one on hand.

I tried yesterday on my 2021 model 3 RWD and it was not a good match, the paint is too dark

 

[evpaddie]

I tried yesterday on my 2021 model 3 RWD and it was not a good match, the paint is too dark

Is it the Tamiya paint that is too dark for 2021 model?

 

[jacie6056]

Is it the Tamiya paint that is too dark for 2021 model?

would like to know if it's too dark for 2022 model

 

[Michael56]

For anybody from Perth Australia: The Car Paint Shop from Balcatta matched the colour perfectly for me.