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Overview

TouchUpDirect has a rating of 1.38 stars from 50 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about TouchUpDirect most frequently mention customer service, clear coat, and color match problems. TouchUpDirect ranks 191st among Painting sites.

  • Service
    24
  • Value
    27
  • Shipping
    22
  • Returns
    19
  • Quality
    23
Positive reviews (last 12 months): 14.3%
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  • All in all the product is overpriced, the shipping is terrible and the customer service is seemingly non-existent.
How would you rate TouchUpDirect?
Top Positive Review

“Amazing customer experience”

Brian R.
6/10/20

Touch-up Direct provides a factory match paint. My order was a tri color Ivory Pearl that was dead on. What I never expected was the amazing ongoing customer service and satisfaction I received. This company went way beyond what I ever dreamed to make doing business with them amazing. I'm a real fussy guy about my vehicles and this company will always have my business.

Top Critical Review

“Buy somewhere else”

Gerry C.
7/24/22

Paint match was about 4 shades too dark (My veh. 10 years old.) Plenty of primer and color in the pen kit; however, the Clear coat was almost empty when received. All that work to result in an inability to apply clear coat. Really piss-poor product. No point in trying to contact Cust. Support so Im just going to order a kit from someone else and start again. My mistake for not researching reviews prior to purchase. I fell like I spent $70 at WISH! What was waste of time and money.

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Thumbnail of user gerryc107
1 review
2 helpful votes
July 24th, 2022
Verified purchase

Paint match was about 4 shades too dark (My veh. 10 years old.) Plenty of primer and color in the pen kit; however, the Clear coat was almost empty when received. All that work to result in an inability to apply clear coat. Really piss-poor product. No point in trying to contact Cust. Support so Im just going to order a kit from someone else and start again. My mistake for not researching reviews prior to purchase.
I fell like I spent $70 at WISH! What was waste of time and money.

Thumbnail of user louisa218
1 review
4 helpful votes
December 15th, 2021

Save your money and time. The felt tip pen clogs and paint doesn't flow properly. Contacted customer service and was sent a number of steps to remedy the issue. Nothing worked. Was asked to send numerous documents, including pictures, which I did. Finally, was told 45 days had passed and nothing could be done. I'm stuck with paint in a pen with a defective tip that can't be used. Customer Service needs a refresher course on how to treat customers. I should have read the reviews before wasting my money.

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Thumbnail of user troyb329
1 review
6 helpful votes
December 23rd, 2021

I'll be short here. For $65 you get 3 sharpies, 3 pcs of 2"X2" sand paper, a alcohol wipe in a letter envelope. Went through every step of instructions twice and still same results. Paint (Porsche Black) would not adhere to the primary 3 base coats of primer. Clear coat pen would just dissolve the primary paint off the primer. Waste of time and money on very cheap, poor quality paint and supplies.

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Thumbnail of user covelakes
1 review
0 helpful votes
November 8th, 2023

My first order was very good, but I ran out of paint so I ordered just the paint. The single paint order was very poor. There wasn't even enough paint in the pen to wet the tip properly. I ordered again from another supplier. I can't believe that in the span of several weeks this company went from high on my preferred seller list to the bottom of the pile. They need better quality control!

Products used:
Bought touch up paint. Bottle empty

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Thumbnail of user hydej2
1 review
3 helpful votes
July 20th, 2022
Verified purchase

The paint I bought sucks! Doesn't work like instructions from your site or read in the pens themselves! You need to extend the drying time! I followed each step and it was all goey! The clear coat was sticking to the new paint. HORRIBLE RESULTS. After spending 40 bucks and you company didn't put the towel in my kit I ordered. BIG FAIL!

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Thumbnail of user edwards1036
1 review
8 helpful votes
April 12th, 2021

I can understand a bad variant of paint. Not two. The paint doesn't even come close to matching, or blending. The 2nd can was watered down. Even after shaking it. I reached out their customer service and received no response. I had to order from another source. They lost out on a major opportunity.

Thumbnail of user roberth4936
2 reviews
5 helpful votes
July 1st, 2022

The good news is that the color appears to match. It will take another 6-8 coats to cover before I can be sure of the match. Before anyone asks "did you shake it well", yes I shock the heck out of it. I owned a body shop for 23 years so I know how to do a touch up. This is the most watered down touch up paint I've ever used.

Products used:
Touch up paint

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Thumbnail of user dennish1071
1 review
2 helpful votes
January 22nd, 2023
Verified purchase

They are impossible to contact! They have a capital F with the Better Business Bureau rating! The photo shows the color match is not even close after crimping and Mig welding Fender skins adding fiberglass Bondo on the seams, adding regular Bondo and glaze and primering and sanding and sanding and sanding for this s*** product! Read the reviews! I cannot believe this company is sponsored by Google! Sad

Tip for consumers:
All of these reviews warned you! Sadly, I should have read the reviews. My bad!

Products used:
Automotive color code spray paint

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Thumbnail of user nicholasg173
1 review
3 helpful votes
July 9th, 2020

The hard fiber pen tips do not permit smooth application, and ruin prior coats (a soft nail polish brush would be better). The paint takes a lot longer to dry than instructions indicate. No very fine sanding material is provided, but this is essential for a good result. The varnish seems to dissolve the paint, even after a day of drying. Hopeless!

Thumbnail of user nk134
1 review
1 helpful vote
July 11th, 2022

I wanted to return unused product. They first ignored my request. Then they issued a return address label. After I shipped the product back they never issued a refund. Not sure if they're dishonest or incompetent, likely both. I regret ordering anything from them and wasting my money. Do NOT give them your business! The five star reviews on their site are likely fake.

Tip for consumers:
Stay away

Products used:
Paint for my car

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Thumbnail of user motop
1 review
4 helpful votes
March 22nd, 2021

I sprayed a light coat and it looked fine. I sprayed a second coat about an hour later and it looks like textured paint! I am very dissatisfied after spending 3 times the money for what I believe was a superior product.

Tip for consumers:
It is not worth the extra cost. You are better off buying spray paint from a big box or popular online store.

Products used:
Spray Can Paint

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Thumbnail of user brianr747
1 review
1 helpful vote
June 10th, 2020

Touch-up Direct provides a factory match paint. My order was a tri color Ivory Pearl that was dead on. What I never expected was the amazing ongoing customer service and satisfaction I received. This company went way beyond what I ever dreamed to make doing business with them amazing. I'm a real fussy guy about my vehicles and this company will always have my business.

Thumbnail of user ivans355
1 review
1 helpful vote
October 3rd, 2021
Verified purchase

The color didn't match at all! Not even close! Their website says thousands of people have given them 5 stars but there is no way to post a review there. So, I don't believe a single review on there. Also, I bought the most expensive version with color match guarantee and there were no instructions! Don't buy stuff from them- con artists!

Thumbnail of user philipc374
1 review
4 helpful votes
March 23rd, 2021

Don't buy from this company, there is no warranty, you'll see after explaining to customer service that your project is totally ruined by their color match paint.
Once they received the photo's of their paint against the factory paint all communication ceased.
I've been painting for years, even Duplicolor gets closer on a match than this outfit.
Do you self a favor and your vehicle, pass on these clowns.

Tip for consumers:
Do not buy from them.

Products used:
paint, clearcoat

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Thumbnail of user aarons1018
2 reviews
7 helpful votes
May 3rd, 2023

I was upset because the 1st time I ever used TouchUpDirect my oder was incorrect and I was told they would expedite the corrective order so it should arrive next week, which was longer than the original order. The item that was left out of my original order was sent and it arrived within 3 days, FANTASTIC CUSTOMER SERVICE!

Thumbnail of user jpford147
1 review
0 helpful votes
March 4th, 2024

TouchUpPaint... BEWARE!
Their product is a gross misrepresentation, it does not match my vehicle. Here's a photo clearly showing the pearl specs in the black paint of my Jeep grand Cherokee and a photo of the bumper bar I painted with the paint that was supposed to match my vehicle. It clearly doesn't match. Yes, it's black, but it's clearly absent of the pearl specs to match my vehicle. They refused to respond and are clearly a scam company.
See for yourself!

Thumbnail of user jims1907
1 review
2 helpful votes
June 7th, 2022

It's a scam. Although they send you a product it is not worth a cent. Very little paint in pen and tip does not work. Clear coat is the same, plus it strips the paint applied. Read some of the other complaints. A ONE is too good but the lowest rating available.

Tip for consumers:
it's a scam

Products used:
paint and clear coat

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Thumbnail of user suuseki
1 review
1 helpful vote
April 2nd, 2023

Not satisfied. The primer pen comes out with difficulty and starts thickening like paste when you start applying. The instructions for the color coat says 30 minutes to dry, but it takes well over an hour for each coat. Which doesn't even matter by the time you are putting on the clear coat. The top coat just dissolved the paint color and exposed the primer. Pens arent made well, its quite difficult to actually dispense any paint without constantly warming the pen after each stroke.

Products used:
paint pen kit

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Thumbnail of user kend354
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
March 15th, 2023
Verified purchase

Never buy from these guys, go with someone more reputable.
I ordered a Sapphire Blue color code and was sent Plum Crazy Purple.
Yeah that will match up well.
These guys are crooks.
Refuse to refund or send correct color.

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Thumbnail of user michelles995
2 reviews
4 helpful votes
December 8th, 2019

People are nice to answer, but the 2018 pearl Toyota color doesn't match. See picture. I used primer, color base, color mid, and clear coat. Obviously the 2 darker spots are TouchUpDirect's 089 color.

Thumbnail of user nathano135
1 review
1 helpful vote
July 25th, 2022

They took 4 days to ship and over a week to deliver, I paid 15$ extra for expedited shipping and after all that time I only got half the order. I emailed them since the number they have online tells you they are too busy and it's been 5 says since then and still no reply. All in all the product is overpriced, the shipping is terrible and the customer service is seemingly non-existent. Would rate 0 stars if I could.

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Thumbnail of user karenb4450
2 reviews
3 helpful votes
March 24th, 2023
Verified purchase

I placed an order for a touch up kit for my truck. The shipping was free; however, I decided to do expedited shipping for $5.95. Three days after placing my order the company shipped it via USPS First Class mail which is the slowest class of mail. I asked for my expedited shipping fees back and they said no. I have decided to return the item before I have even received it. Never a good idea to support a dishonest business. When I filed a complaint with the Better Business Bureau, I was not surprised to see that the BBB gave this company an "F" rating!

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Thumbnail of user karll95
1 review
1 helpful vote
March 4th, 2021
Verified purchase

This useless company, uses the cheapest delivery systems as possible, why make a hopefully decent product and ruin it with bad service and slow delivery!

Tip for consumers:
WITHOUT PREDJUDICE. DO NOT USE THIS USELESS COMPANY RUDE PEOPLE WORK THERE AND THE SHIPPING IS USELESS COULD TAKE WEEKS TO GET YOUR PRODUCT, NO MATTER WHAT THEY SAY.

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spray paint

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Thumbnail of user dl356
1 review
6 helpful votes
January 8th, 2020

Bought touch up pens for two vehicles including base coat, mid coat, and clear coat. All the pens worked ONE TIME and then seem to be plugged up.

Followed instructions 100% but putting second coats messed up or wiped out first coats... what a mess

Was a $70 Plus Lesson

Thumbnail of user henryy114
1 review
0 helpful votes
August 9th, 2022
Verified purchase

Tried to dispute charges and return paint. Lost dispute. Unable to return paint and citibank did not back me up.

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