Matthias Sammer Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 I have a Toyota Car Care Touch-up set bought a while ago and only just noticed the expiry date is 09/11. Might even have been sold soon-to-expire paint by Mr. T! They only have a shelf life of 2 years looking at the label! It's never been open but I was going to try it next weekend. Will it will be fine to use if it still appears ok i.e. not lumpy or something, especially as it is still unopened? I'll have a damaged bumper to try on first also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianGT Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 I'm still using a Toyota touch up that I bought well over 2 years ago and it is still working fine....maybe they have to cover themselves if anything goes wrong but I wouldn't worry about it. It's not like you are trying to pain a bonnet with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Red Celica Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 2 year old touch up paint will be better than a stone chip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planc Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 I have found that the base coat usually fairs well but the clear coat can become milky. I also find it better to apply if you boil the kettle, pour into a coffee cup and place the touch up pencil into the water to heat the paint then shake the pencil like mad. The heat thins the paint and makes it easier to mix via shaking. If it is a spray can a god shake for a minute or so will do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthias Sammer Posted March 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 Thanks for the top planc; it's a pen. I have read elsewhere about warming it up and shaking to get it more runny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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