madAUTO GLOSS WHITE TOUCH UP PEN REPAIR KIT PAINT WITH BRUSH CHIP SCRATCH WHITE (PAINT + LACQUER)

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We found the Dupli-Color simple to use. You’ll need to buy a degreaser or cleaning formula separately to prepare the scratch area, but beyond that, this handy pen has everything you need.

Minimise surface texture differences by using the same type of roller sleeve when touching-up as was used for the original paintwork, especially the same nap length. The Halfords Ford 'Frozen White' scratch & chip repair kit is compatible with Ford manufacturer's code: 5, F, H, W & 7VTA. Sparkle silver seems to match Subaru Ice Silver exactly, but your mileage may vary. … Sanding, sanding, and sanding again is the difference between someone asking what kind of nail polish you used to touch up your car, or someone not noticing that you did a touch-up.” If you’re using the needle point pen allow the nib to sit inside the scratch or chip and squeeze gently.Touch-up paint pens don’t last quite as long as your car’s factory paint job. However, the best car paint pens should last around five years. How do I get rid of deep scratches on my car? The relative ease of touching-up generally increases as the gloss level of the paint decreases. This is consistent with the general principle that flatter paints conceal surface irregularities better because they scatter the light more effectively. (Ref: AS/NZS 2311 Section 6.8). Our efficacy score is based on how well the paint pens we tested matched the OEM paint on our test vehicle. We also considered the longevity of the pen’s cover up. Paint pens most similar to factory paint scored best in this category.

Paint pens work on cars in small areas. If you get the right car paint pen, it can match your vehicle exactly. To get your paint pen to work correctly, you’ll need to prepare the area carefully and apply paint only to places where old paint has chipped. Are car paint touch-up pens good? Each year, we test over 350 auto products on vehicles and in our testing lab. Our team of product testers thoroughly researches top products, unboxes and puts our hands on each component, and tests the items on real vehicles before making recommendations to readers. After applying the paint pens and letting the affected areas dry, we washed the vehicle several times to see how well the paint stayed in place. We also monitored the area to see that the color held up for over a month. Doesn’t quite match the platinum tri-coat white paint. I wouldn’t recommend it, but I don’t know what better options to use instead.” Once you’ve determined your color code, you can begin searching for the correct car paint pen. Bear in mind that some vehicles have multistage paint, which means you’ll need a multistage paint pen to achieve the exact color of your factory paint. You might consider a primer as well as a clear coat. Some paint pens, including a few we recommend, have a built-in primer, base coat, and clear coat.The general principle that flatter paints conceal surface irregularities better because they scatter the light more effectively than higher gloss levels means that the ease of touch-up is enhanced when flatter paints are employed. Recommended touch-up technique The appearance of the existing painted surface has now been compromised and this can be difficult to manage if the painter experiences any issues in readily achieving invisible touch-ups.