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As a result, the new color will always look a few shades darker or lighter than the original. Therefore, we do not recommend attempting touch-ups on our paints and coatings, as they are unlikely to result in a seamless adjustment. Instead, we recommend repainting the affected area with a full and fresh coat to achieve an even result. Should you still wish to attempt a touch-up, please refer to our product information sheets (Technical Data Sheets) for detailed instructions on how to do so. We also recommend using particularly small brushes for touch-up work to keep the touch-up area as small as possible. 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