Repairing Paint On Your Canon L Lens: A Diy Guide

Canon no longer sells touch-up paint for its lenses, but there are several alternatives you can try to fix paint chips on your Canon L lens. You can try purchasing paint from eBay, where sellers have custom-mixed paint in both shades that is said to be a perfect match. You can also try purchasing paint from a car body repair shop, an automotive paint store, or a wargaming hobby store. If you want to mix your own paint, you can purchase enamel modelling paints from a hobby store and mix them on a sheet of aluminium foil, applying the paint with a sharpened toothpick.

Canon no longer sells touch-up paint, but you can find it on eBay

Canon no longer sells touch-up paint for its L-series lenses, but you can find it on eBay. The Canon part number for the L-series touch-up paint is CY9-8078-001, and this is the number to search for on eBay. The paint is available in 10g recipients and is an exact colour match for the lenses.

Reviews of the product on eBay are generally positive, with buyers saying that the paint is a perfect match and very easy to use. One buyer noted that the paint dried very quickly and resulted in a durable finish. Another buyer recommended using a small paintbrush or a cocktail stick to apply the paint, rather than the brush supplied in the cap, for more precise coverage of small chips.

It is worth noting that Canon has changed the colour of its lenses over time, so it is important to know which lens you have before purchasing touch-up paint. The paint available on eBay seems to be for older lenses, as one buyer noted that they purchased the paint even though their lens was not on the list of compatible lenses. The colour of the paint is described as beige or white, and it is designed for the Canon L series lenses.

In addition to the touch-up paint available on eBay, some people have suggested alternative methods for touching up Canon lenses. One suggestion is to visit a car body repair centre to see if they can mix a paint colour that matches your lens. Another option is to mix your own paint using enamel modelling paints from a hobby store, as one person described doing with white, grey, and beige paints to create a semi-matte/semi-gloss finish.

Canon's part number for L-series touch-up paint is CY9-8078-001

If you are looking to fix paint on a Canon L lens, you can refer to the part number CY9-8078-001. This is the official part number for Canon's L-series touch-up paint.

Canon's touch-up paint is known as an exact colour match for its L lenses. The paint is acrylic and comes in a 10g container. It is fast-drying, water-soluble, and has a semi-matte surface.

While Canon used to sell this touch-up paint directly to the public, it no longer does so. You can, however, find this paint for sale on Amazon. It is also worth noting that Canon's paint is now classified as a "'hazardous substance' and cannot be shipped by regular postal services in the US.

If you are unable to acquire Canon's official touch-up paint, you could consider purchasing a knock-off version from eBay. These are typically designed for the older L-lens white, which is a warmer colour. Alternatively, you could try mixing your own paint by purchasing enamel modelling paints from a hobby store.

Ford's Cameo Beige colour is an excellent match for older Canon lenses

Canon has changed the colour of its lenses over time, with the paint varying from beige to light grey to white. The original Canon paint is believed to be resin-based, which is why it is hard to source. Canon used to sell touch-up paint to the public on request, but no longer does so. However, Canon L Series touch-up paint can still be purchased online, although it is quite expensive.

If you are looking to fix the paint on an older Canon lens, Fords Cameo Beige colour is an excellent match. This is a classic car and vintage paint colour that Ford used on all model series in the UK in 1984-1985. It is also the name of a General Motors colour used in the US on the 1965-66 Chevy, Buick, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac, and the 1963-64 Cadillac. The manufacturer's colour code is XSC 1658. The Halford's item number for their UK Ford Cameo Beige touch-up paint is 452433. This paint is a tough, high-performance acrylic enamel with exceptional colour matching and UV resistance. It is available in full gloss, satin, and matt finishes.

If you are unable to find the Fords Cameo Beige colour, another option is to mix your own paint. You can purchase small tins of enamel modelling paint from a hobby store and mix white, grey, and beige colours to match the Canon lens colour. You can then apply the paint using a sharpened toothpick, stippling it onto the lens. It is important to leave the lens to dry for 24 hours in a ventilated location to prevent fumes from affecting any coatings or other lenses.

Alternatively, you can visit a car body repair centre and see if they can mix a paint that matches your Canon lens.

Use acrylic paint for easier removal if you don't like the result

If you want to fix paint on a Canon L lens, you should be aware that it's hard to find the correct paint colour and that it's very difficult to reverse a paint job once it's done. Canon used to sell touch-up paint to the public on request, but no longer does. Canon L-lens paint kits are available on eBay, but they are expensive.

If you don't like the result, it's best to use acrylic paint for easier removal. Acrylic gesso, available at most art stores, is a good option. It adheres well to metal, is very cheap, and can withstand moderate handling if you prime it, paint it, and then seal it with a gloss coat, allowing each layer to dry.

Another option is to buy enamel modelling paints from a hobby store, which tend to stick to anything. You can mix your own colour by choosing a few different shades. However, keep in mind that enamel paint can be a mess to strip if you're not happy with the result.

One user reported that they used a sharpened toothpick to apply the paint to two "chips" on their lens, and left it to dry for 24 hours in a ventilated location to prevent fumes from affecting other lenses.

Automotive paint stores can match the colour and glossy finish

Canon has changed the colour of its lenses over time, so the paint you need will depend on the lens you have. Canon used to sell touch-up paint to the public on request, but no longer does. You can still buy Canon L-Lens paint kits online, but they are expensive. These were usually for the earlier Beige-white lenses, with paint colours varying from Beige (EF) to Light-Grey (EF II) to White (RF).

Dupli-Color Perfect Match Premium Automotive Paint is an easy-to-use, high-quality, fast-drying, acrylic lacquer aerosol paint specially formulated to match the exact colour of the original factory-applied coating. It is available in a complete line of exact-match colours for current and late-model import and domestic vehicles. Eastwood also offers paints that perfectly match factory codes, such as Chrysler Omaha Orange and GM Fleet White. You can browse a range of colours and finishes, including matte, satin, and gloss.

If you are unable to find an exact colour match, you can try mixing your own paint. One user bought three tiny tins of enamel modelling paints in white, grey, and beige, and mixed them on a small sheet of aluminium foil. They then applied the paint using a sharpened toothpick, stippling as they applied it. They left the lens to dry for 24 hours in a ventilated location to prevent the fumes from affecting any coatings or other lenses.

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