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1. 
   barmil | Oct 23, 2004 03:33am | #1

   I can't think of a good reason not to repaint all of the trim to ensure it's uniform. It's just trim, right?

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   Mooney | Oct 23, 2004 06:16am | #2

   No

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   davidmeiland | Oct 23, 2004 08:06am | #3

   You can probably get close but not perfect. There are going to be differences in color and sheen, unless you paint the entire thing. A good paint store can sell you a fill-it-yourself spray bottle with a small can of propellant that you attach, and this can be used to spray small areas. If you're going to touch up, this will look better than trying to touch up with a brush. You still won't get a perfect match, no matter how good you are.

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   Clay | Oct 23, 2004 01:39pm | #4

   You can probably get an acceptable patch by sanding the areas (fill first if there are any depressed areas ... you have to have a smooth base) and then using a fine bristled artists synthetic  water color brush.  These type brushes flow the paint on so smoothly that the brush strokes are invisible.  You will likely need several coats so vary the edges of your application area to avoid creating a visible edge between the new patch and the old paint.  You may need to thin your paint to get the best results, if so use more coats to make up the proper hiding properties.

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   cynwyd | Oct 23, 2004 06:55pm | #5

   Flood's Floetrol, a latex paint additive, and a top quality thin  bristled brush are a start. If your latex was sprayed, it was thinned then too. Lastly when it dries hard you could wet sand the finish.