Wall Touch Up

Whiskers · 10-15-2009, 8:03 PM

Has anyone successfully touched up their walls and been able to match it? I used the leftover paint and it looks way different after it dried

What am I doing wrong?

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surfer rick · 10-15-2009, 8:13 PM

Depends how long you had the leftover paint. I used off-white for my interior and tan for the exterior and didn't have any problem reusing leftover paint within 1 year. I'm sure certain paints oxidize or degrade to some extent over time affecting color. The flipside is that the paint on your wall changes color over time, especially with UV exposure or if you live close to the ocean as with my home. I will usually chip a small paint flake off with a sharp blade and take it to the paint store. This provides the most accurate match IMO.

Whiskers · 10-15-2009, 8:14 PM

^Great advice....So if I really chip off a piece, you think they can match it up pretty well?

surfer rick · 10-15-2009, 8:36 PM

Yeah, at Home Depot they have some scanning device connected to a computer. The computer algorithm directs the appropriate mixing of the paint.

svtmike · 10-15-2009, 8:40 PM

Did you mix it up really thoroughly?

subinf · 10-15-2009, 10:10 PM

I've had pretty good luck with painting smaller areas several years after the paint was first applied. Like svt said, make sure you mix up the paint really well and paint a bigger patch.

If it is a wall that gets a lot of light, then take it piece down to the paint store. They will be able to get you a pretty solid match. Like rick said

**NSXNEXT** · 10-15-2009, 10:50 PM

Surprised you didn't just buy a new house.

I agree with the paint chip. But you're going to have to feather the edges of the touch up.

surfer rick · 10-15-2009, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by NSXNEXT

Surprised you didn't just buy a new house.

I agree with the paint chip. But you're going to have to feather the edges of the touch up.

For sho. I may even do a little fine sanding at the edges for a better blend between the new and old paint.

AdamNJ · 10-16-2009, 1:09 AM

It depends on the sheen of the paint. Anything with a sheen, when touched up, you will be able to notice it. I don't know how to 'get around it' other then repainting that entire wall.

subinf · 10-16-2009, 1:42 AM

I've repainted spots of high gloss kitchen paint and haven't noticed much of a difference

Whiskers · 10-16-2009, 7:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by surfer rick

Yeah, at Home Depot they have some scanning device connected to a computer. The computer algorithm directs the appropriate mixing of the paint.

How big does the paint chip sample need to be?

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Originally Posted by svtmike

Did you mix it up really thoroughly?

I thought I did, but I will for the next batch.

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Originally Posted by NSXNEXT

Surprised you didn't just buy a new house.

I agree with the paint chip. But you're going to have to feather the edges of the touch up.

Im highly considering it. I did sand the edges though.

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Originally Posted by subinf

I've repainted spots of high gloss kitchen paint and haven't noticed much of a difference

This is a big difference, the old painted wall is much darker and not as yellow as the touch up spots.

Thanks all. My project for today is here.

gatrhumpy · 10-16-2009, 10:12 AM

Whiskers it's not going to be a perfect match. To the untrained eye, it might be good enough, but for you, it most likely will not be good enough. I have had to repaint entire sections of walls to get the paint to "match", or at least blend in with the surrounding paint. What I mean is, if the object we say, a square column, I would paint the entire side of the column that needed it, floor to ceiling. You can't notice a difference between each side, and you have better coverage.

Whiskers · 10-16-2009, 11:15 AM

Meh, I used the wrong color yesterday...Found the right one today...Im a dumbass....

Will Y. · 10-16-2009, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Whiskers

Meh, I used the wrong color yesterday...Found the right one today...Im a dumbass....

Hey, didn't you once use brush paint on a car in England??!

Good luck on the touch-up, but it may still be noticeable unless done per Gatr's post. It may be OK if the color is a flat color and the old paint is fairly new.

95gt · 10-16-2009, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Whiskers

Meh, I used the wrong color yesterday...Found the right one today...Im a dumbass....

classic.

Whiskers · 10-16-2009, 12:08 PM

It looks fine now :duh:

gatrhumpy · 10-16-2009, 12:18 PM

LOL. Whiskers, what you need is Tim Tebow sperm, that way the walls won't chip.

subinf · 10-16-2009, 12:21 PM

well at least you didn't repaint the entire wall

hornyleprechaun · 10-16-2009, 12:22 PM

Whiskers · 10-16-2009, 12:33 PM

I said it before and Ill say it again....Im not handy...

svtmike · 10-16-2009, 12:35 PM

We'll know to take our troubleshooting questions down a notch next time.

subinf · 10-16-2009, 12:37 PM

At least it isn't as bad as thinking your refrigerator has a flux capacitor

That was the funniest H&G thread

Whiskers · 10-16-2009, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by svtmike

We'll know to take our troubleshooting questions down a notch next time.

Step 1: Make sure you are using the correct paint.
Step 2: Repeat step one.

svtmike · 10-16-2009, 1:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whiskers

Step 1: Make sure you are using the correct paint.
Step 2: Repeat step one.

Zackly.

subinf · 10-16-2009, 1:17 PM

EurTSX?

gatrhumpy · 10-19-2009, 8:05 AM

This reminds me that the best answer is the simplest one.

moeronn · 10-19-2009, 1:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Whiskers

I said it before and Ill say it again....Im not handy...

... oh wait... this is H&G, not D&R.

This is the equivalent of you doing tech support for computer newbs.

Whiskers · 10-19-2009, 3:26 PM

Gfaze · 10-19-2009, 8:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whiskers

Meh, I used the wrong color yesterday...Found the right one today...Im a dumbass....

..............................................

dallison · 10-26-2009, 10:49 AM

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gatrhumpy Check out the wife's blog Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 7,375	Whiskers it's not going to be a perfect match. To the untrained eye, it might be good enough, but for you, it most likely will not be good enough. I have had to repaint entire sections of walls to get the paint to "match", or at least blend in with the surrounding paint. What I mean is, if the object we say, a square column, I would paint the entire side of the column that needed it, floor to ceiling. You can't notice a difference between each side, and you have better coverage. __________________ 2004 Graphite Pearl Accord EX V6 with navigation --------------------------------------- Here's what's new in Jacksonville! http://www.outandaboutinjax.blogspot.com/

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gatrhumpy Check out the wife's blog Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 7,375	LOL. Whiskers, what you need is Tim Tebow sperm, that way the walls won't chip. __________________ 2004 Graphite Pearl Accord EX V6 with navigation --------------------------------------- Here's what's new in Jacksonville! http://www.outandaboutinjax.blogspot.com/

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10-15-2009, 10:10 PM	#6
subinf One on the right for me Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Bay Area, CA Age: 26 Posts: 19,622	I've had pretty good luck with painting smaller areas several years after the paint was first applied. Like svt said, make sure you mix up the paint really well and paint a bigger patch. If it is a wall that gets a lot of light, then take it piece down to the paint store. They will be able to get you a pretty solid match. Like rick said

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NSXNEXT Mega Moderator Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: May 2000 Location: TBD Age: 40 Posts: 21,948	Surprised you didn't just buy a new house. I agree with the paint chip. But you're going to have to feather the edges of the touch up.

10-16-2009, 1:09 AM	#9
AdamNJ Obama president Nah! Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Dunellen formally Woodbridge, NJ Age: 27 Posts: 1,591	It depends on the sheen of the paint. Anything with a sheen, when touched up, you will be able to notice it. I don't know how to 'get around it' other then repainting that entire wall.

10-16-2009, 1:42 AM	#10
subinf One on the right for me Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Bay Area, CA Age: 26 Posts: 19,622	I've repainted spots of high gloss kitchen paint and haven't noticed much of a difference

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subinf One on the right for me Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Bay Area, CA Age: 26 Posts: 19,622	well at least you didn't repaint the entire wall

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svtmike is a Vampire. Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Chicago Age: 45 Posts: 13,211	We'll know to take our troubleshooting questions down a notch next time.

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subinf One on the right for me Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Bay Area, CA Age: 26 Posts: 19,622	At least it isn't as bad as thinking your refrigerator has a flux capacitor That was the funniest H&G thread

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subinf One on the right for me Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Bay Area, CA Age: 26 Posts: 19,622	EurTSX?

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