While the TouchUpDirect paint system was easy to use and apply, it did not match our car’s paint job very well. However, some customers say the TouchUpDirect did match their vehicles, so our issue may have been with our particular color. Paint match to vehicle is spot-on. Tip on paint pen is unusual and after a few uses is falling apart.” PLEASE NOTE:– cold, damp weather can adversely affect the application, finish, and drying time of paints.

Our ease of application score is based on how simple or difficult it is to use each paint pen. Some paint pains only require a single application, while most have multiple steps. Some paint pens are more difficult to apply precisely than others applicator tip. Leave the paint to dry for 15 minutes before applying any further coats from the car touch up pen, if no further coat is required, then leave to cure for 1 hour before applying the PaintNuts Clear Lacquer.

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If new paint goes outside of the damaged area and on top of existing paint it will leave the area of repair looking darker or a higher level to the original bodywork.

Lightly rub down using the abrasive side of the special tool to achieve a smooth finish, then apply your colour match using the precision nib applicator or brush to the prepared and primed chips or scratches. Build up the colour in stages by leaving 10-20 minutes between each coat*. Leave the paint for 24 hours to harden then simply buff the surface using the fabric side of the special tool to blend in the repair. Features & Benefits: 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. To deal with chip damage, we’ve produced our own range of chip, and car scratch repair pens. You simply pop the cap and cover chips and heavier scratches. As the paint dries, it blends in with the finish of your car, making scratches and chips disappear. If your windscreen has become damaged at the same time, you can book a windscreen chip repair Some Dr. ColorChip users speak both positively and negatively about the product. As with any car paint pen, your results will depend on the color of the paint on your car. If you have a three-stage point coat like our test vehicle, be aware that no Dr. ColorChip paint will provide an exact match.If your car has scratches and damage that won’t buff out, we can help. Our car touch-up paint is colour-matched, which means it will seamlessly blend into your existing finish, making scratches a thing of the past. The paint applies relatively smoothly and more easily than other paint pens that match our color better. Had the color of the TouchUpDirect paint system matched, we would have put this product higher on our list. Again, results may vary by color, and you should test any car paint pen on a small area before applying it broadly across your vehicle. What Customers Are Saying 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.