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Selecting the color: The colors listed below have been used on Gunnars and Waterfords over the years. Many are in the stock PPG collections of colors (You may see a PPG number associated with it). For example, there is a PPG Burnt Orange (#61456) which is noticeably different from the Waterford (unnumbered) Burnt Orange.

Unless your bike is a Waterford or a Gunnar, the color may not match the color name used on your bike. If you have a Trek or Cannondale, “Bright Yellow” is likely to be different than what they used on your bike. Some colors, like Molteni Orange, are a Waterford interpretation a well known color. We based it in on the 1980’s vintage bikes we’ve seen more than the earlier version used by Eddy on his 1972 hour record (which is closer to our Burnt Orange).

Warning: Touch Up orders are non refundable. If you are not certain of the color of your bicycle, please call us to verify. If you have a Waterford or Gunnar, having your serial number ready will be helpful at identifying the correct color.

Colors are divided into categories:

• Class A: One-step colors that require only one layer and have no special effect built in.
• Class B:  Most two step colors require you to dab on a base coat and then a top coat.  Others have some special additives that raise the cost.
• Class C:  Special effects colors are either complicated mixes or have special additives.

There are other colors that must be quoted.  Please email us to discuss the color and issues.

A perfect match is impossible with touch-up paint:

• There are slight variations in mixing.
• The paint on your bike is subject to fading due to exposure to sunlight and the passage of time.
• Touchup paint has a different depth than the depth of a spray-on paint.

It should be used reduce corrosion while minimizing the visual impact of chips and scratches on a paint. It will never look as nice as a sprayed on touch-up.

Payment: All processing is handled through Paypal, who provides convenient secure processing. You don’t need a Paypal account to purchase from us, Paypal takes your regular Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover cards, as well. Please note that touchup paint can only be shipped to a street address, not a PO Box. In addition, touch-up paint is only available in the United States and Canada, because of restrictions against shipping via air.

Orders generally ship within a week. Holidays may cause delays, especially for special effects colors.

Payment: All processing is handled through Paypal, who provides convenient secure processing. You don’t need a Paypal account to purchase from us, Paypal takes your regular Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover cards, as well. Please note that touchup paint can only be shipped to a street address, not a PO Box. Orders generally ship within a week. Holidays may cause delays, especially for special effects colors.

Touch Up Paint