Can't get touch-up paint at dealerships?

[Spanky]

Hi Guys,

I needed some touch-up paint for a tiny repair and asked the old man to get some for me while he was near a BMW dealership.

The dealer's response:

"We don't sell touch-up paint anymore. Go to an autobody repair shop"

This was BMW Stellenbosch.

Is this a thing? I find it really odd.

Where have you guys been sourcing touch-up paint in recent times?

I'm looking for Alpine White III (The most common colour I'm sure).

 

[Diesel]

Look for Holts paint match pro. Comes in a spray can. I bought it from Midas. Used it to touch up stone chips.

 

[shauwn]

Look for Holts paint match pro. Comes in a spray can. I bought it from Midas. Used it to touch up stone chips.

would be nice if they sell phoenix yellow match pro spray in a can eish...FYI the autobody shops can make the touchup paint for you just need the paint code

 

[MR_Y]

Hi Guys,

I needed some touch-up paint for a tiny repair and asked the old man to get some for me while he was near a BMW dealership.

The dealer's response:

"We don't sell touch-up paint anymore. Go to an autobody repair shop"

This was BMW Stellenbosch.

Is this a thing? I find it really odd.

Where have you guys been sourcing touch-up paint in recent times?

I'm looking for Alpine White III (The most common colour I'm sure).

Yes, quite common. Even on other car brands.

 

[Camiel Singh]

Dr Colour Chip has a product for chips and road rash. They match the paint to the colour code of you car.

 

[Nick]

I called BMW Sandton the other day, they do it for R385, color matched to the VIN.

 

[Spanky]

Yes, quite common. Even on other car brands.

Interesting...

I called BMW Sandton the other day, they do it for R385, color matched to the VIN.

Okay, so this is not a universal rule then. Rather dealer-specific.