Canon touchup paint

I tried looking on the forum but didn't see anything current on this. Can I buy Canon "L" touchup paint direct from Canon without having to go the aftermarket color match route?
Thank you.

Personally I'd get the product from Canon. Having worked in an auto dealer with a body shop, admittedly 50 years ago, I remember it often said that white was the most difficult color to match well due to the presence of all colors in varying degrees. In contrast, black was said to be the easiest sine it was the lack of colors. The finish (gloss) is another consideration.

John from PA wrote in post #16385024
Personally I'd get the product from Canon. Having worked in an auto dealer with a body shop, admittedly 50 years ago, I remember it often said that white was the most difficult color to match well due to the presence of all colors in varying degrees. In contrast, black was said to be the easiest sine it was the lack of colors. The finish (gloss) is another consideration.

Wow, 50 years ago! reminds me of henry fords saying, you can have any color as long it's black, I work in conjunction with a body shop, today's black paint is one of the hardest colors to match and blend

John from PA wrote in post #16385024
Personally I'd get the product from Canon. Having worked in an auto dealer with a body shop, admittedly 50 years ago, I remember it often said that white was the most difficult color to match well due to the presence of all colors in varying degrees. In contrast, black was said to be the easiest sine it was the lack of colors. The finish (gloss) is another consideration.

So it is available direct from Canon? That's what I'm trying to find out.

Quack Me Up wrote in post #16385268
So it is available direct from Canon? That's what I'm trying to find out.

I have to say no. Look at this thread, https://photography-on-the.net …/showthread.php​?t=1209239 only place looks like eBay

That link doesn't get into whether or not paint is available just that there was a color change unless I missed something? I'll have to see if there's a Canon number I can call regarding this.
Thanks.

Call "800 ok canon" maybe this will help in your quest to find what u need

Found this info on Shutterbug's site when they were reviewing the 70-300L: Tip: If you’re the kind of shooter who is hard on gear, you’ll be happy to know that Canon sells white L-series touch-up paint. You can order it through Canon Parts (#CY9-8078-001) for $14.41 plus shipping.

Copperny wrote in post #16385253
Wow, 50 years ago! reminds me of henry fords saying, you can have any color as long it's black, I work in conjunction with a body shop, today's black paint is one of the hardest colors to match and blend

Not that far back! It was however the days of the Ford Falcon and my favorite the Desoto Adventurer.

I also think you will find that non-metallic black is relatively easy but so many blacks today are metallic and that is what makes them difficult to match.

bob_r wrote in post #16385582
Found this info on Shutterbug's site when they were reviewing the 70-300L: Tip: If you’re the kind of shooter who is hard on gear, you’ll be happy to know that Canon sells white L-series touch-up paint. You can order it through Canon Parts (#CY9-8078-001) for $14.41 plus shipping.

here's the parts telephone number as well: (732) 521-7230

Canon parts sells it (or used to sell it).... One thing nobody mentioned is Canon Parts has a $25 minimum order.....

BTW for $14 (one can) you get enough paint to paint a couple lenses. I'd say its 4 OZ or more. not a little tube of touch up paint....

Mark H

Well I called Canon parts direct today and it's a no-go. They quit offering it about three years ago. Go figure. I guess that leaves Ebay etc. for any who need it.
Thanks everyone for the posts.

Uh-oh? No longer in stock? I guess the value in the can I purchased a few years ago just went up 10X. :P