How To Use a Touch Up Paint Pen to Repair Car Paint Scratches (New!)
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- Опубліковано 11 вер 2024
- www.PaintScratc... founder Collin Harris demonstrates how to use a touch up paint pen to repair a small scratch on his ranch truck. Paint pens are the perfect product for touching up scratches and chips that are less than the width of a pencil eraser.
Here is the touch up paint pen process:
1. Safety First: Before starting, we recommend you wear a dual-cartridge respirator and protective gloves and clothing. And be sure to work in a ventilated workspace.
2. Practice!: This is the single most important step. Use a practice surface such as a metal can or a glossy sheet of paper and be sure to practice with each of the paint pens.
3. Cleanliness: Apply a small amount of wax and grease remover to a clean rag. Thoroughly wipe the scratch and surrounding area. If you do not clean the area, the touch-up paint won’t adhere properly.
4. Apply Primer (if necessary): If you’re fixing scratches down to an unpainted surface, use the primer paint pen as the first layer.
5. Apply Basecoat: The basecoat is the touch up paint color that matches your vehicle. Apply the paint as evenly as possible. Use light layers to evenly coat the scratch. Allow the surface to dry before adding another layer of paint
6. Apply Clearcoat: The clearcoat is the top layer that protects your basecoat from damage. Apply the clearcoat in light layers, allowing the surface to dry completely before adding another layer.
7. Polish with Rubbing Compound: The rubbing compound is used to polish the clearcoat.
For more touch up paint directions visit our how to use touch up paint page: www.paintscratc....
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A good tip; If your scratch is just a very small line or circle, use a hole puncher on a small bit of cardboard and tape that to your surface so the hole is over the scratch. The less you can affect the "good" surrounding paint, the better.
Thank you Greg. Great idea.
Good idea. Is advisable to apply "polish paste" one day after applid top coat?
Excellent idea, thank you
I thought you just had to buy the pen & swish over the scratch. This is all too hard! I'm just gonna buy a new car.
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Steve Rogers if that’s too hard you shouldn’t own a car
:-) Buy a new car?!!! Dude, if you don't have the knowledge or patience to do this, just take it to Maaco auto shop & let them paint the car for much less than buying a new car :-) Com' on-do the math!!!!!!!!!!
Give me the old one then
What did you get?
Sean Taylor that’s what I was thinking people don’t know a joke when they see one
Ok so why do your preset kits not include the primer pen? Bought the kit recommended and now found out I need this magical "primer pen" from this video.
This really worked. I cannot believe it. I tried on my rear bumper which had few minor scratches from moving boxes, so just surface scratch. All the repair shop said you cannot buff it out on rear bumper due to its plastic and tell me to bring it in for a $500 repaint job. So I decided to give it try, it turns out it actually worked on 80% of the area that had scratch. I will reapply the touch up paint then clear coat again on the remaining 20% then try again to see if I can get to 20% out. After this, then I will try my hood which is metal with a rock chip. So far, it is looking promising. Takes a little practice and it works.
How did it turn out?
@@carrieray1478good
I used your advice to paint the whole house. It turned out great!
I saw a lot of touch-up videos on UA-cam and they all looked subpar. This one looks amazing so I tried it. And everytime I tried to smooth it over it looked bad. Color was off or it was bumpy. I gave up. Tried again on a new scratch a year later and thought it was subpar but better than with the scratch showing. Then I took a white t-shirt and rubbed it down really hard a week later, and presto - any trace of the scratch was gone! This really works - but it is a pain in the ass.
I tried using those touch-up pens and had a terrible experience. The second time around I ordered the paint-bottles and life was A LOT easier. Thank you for making such a clear video guide!
Different strokes for different folks! Glad to hear the paint bottles worked better for you!
Did you apply the basecoat above the paint like they shown on the vehicle? Did the rubbing compound make it level and blend?
Tried to, but couldn't control the amount of paint coming out of the pen well enough to get it flush. The pen worked okay for small specks of missing paint, but not for the pinky-length scratch I had.
Thank you so much for your helpful videos! I bought the kit with paint, grease remover, clear coat, lacquer thinner, and rubbing compound because of these videos. You deserve the business instead of some other company because of how helpful this was. Thank you!
Katie Graham it works or not cause I was trying to bye the pen to fix a scratch on my truck what u think
It worked great! The color was a little dark, but that's because it's a 10 yr old car. I ended up buying some 2000 grit sandpaper because I had a bunch of small scratches to fix.
Oh, and I got a bottle of paint and used a very fine brush, not a paint pen.
Do you need to buy primer?
I used primer on one of the scratches, but it depends if the scratch is all the way down to the metal or not.
Thanks for posting this. We have a brand new Jeep that my neighbor's kid has opened their door into twice. The first time they did it hard enough to dent the door and chip the paint. This morning I saw the second mark and luckily it's just paint transfer. I hate that I have to touch up the car already, but this video is really helpful. Ordering paint now!
How did it turn out?
did you try this?
Go tell his or her parents to be more careful and so they can put that DINGus in his place :p
Hello how did it turn out?
They want you to wear the respirator for legal reasons. They need to say that. If you think it's stupid, blame the idiot who painted an entire car without a respirator and blamed the company because they said he didnt need to use one with the pen.
Jeziel Vargas thank you! I never mind sheeple's opinions but I truly admire seeing the intelligent comment!
Indians
The irony is that the real idiots here are the ignorant people giving this guy shit that don’t get that.
Thanks Captain Obvious. Your sarcasm comprehension skills are amazing.
Did not mention a Geiger counter, rookie move
Honestly the best video I've seen on sing small stoner chips or scratches
This was the most informative video on how to get the best results on doing touch ups.
"rub the repaired area in circular motions..." proceeds to vigorously rub left and right.
This is a very well presented video. Thank you for posting.
Finally what I was looking for on here! I was told my tiny rust spots couldn't be repaired and the whole panel would have to be redone but this may help avoid the cost of a paint job for a few eraser size spots
Its like the whole shampoo and conditioner idea. Separate steps will usually get better results, I'm glad I did a little research before just buy a single bottle and blobbing it on.
Damn ,I’ve decided to just keep my scratches
Thanks, this was very helpful. I'm kind of cautious about anything I do to my car, I but I need to repair some small dings in the paint before they turn into rust problems.
Hello how did it come out
Nice video, just wasn't expecting so many steps. But would rather do it myself then paying hundreds at a body shop or auto detailing place.
I followed your instructions now my car is on fire, what did I do wrong?
Nothing wrong - after using our products its no surprise your car looks hot!
PaintScratch Automotive Touch Up Paint damn, that was a good response. hahaha
but has the scratch gone??
Chris Miguel Salazar you didn't use the respirator
Chris Miguel Salazar. You woke up.
When you add the rubbing compound to level out the paint - are you doing this when the paint is 100% dry or just moderately dry? I didnt think compound would level fully dried paint. Please let me know
i would also like to know this
Did you try this method and did it level out the paint?
same thought... and now answer after 2 years?
Did you do this? Did it level out? Seems counterintuitive the way he explained it. Wouldn't it rub away all the paint?
I believe it would be on completely dry paint, if the rubbing compound is not enough, maybe try wet sanding with fine grit sandpaper then the rubbing compound.
Why u wearing a mask for a just one little pen 😂😂
Still gives off carcinogenic fumes. If they didnt recommend the mask (no matter how unnecessary) they could get sued.
Not surprised a Raiders fan doesn't have common sense though.
1:20 good enough for me :)
I AM SO HIGH. I forgot the respirator while using my PAINT PEN. Smfh.
+Nick Garver Duuuuuuuuuuuuuuddeeee!
+PaintScratch Automotive Touch Up Paint whoever manages this companies youtube channel... you are winning!
Is the cowboy hat included in the kit ?lol 😁
Excellent informative video . Thanks so much for educating us. Great job 👏.
Thank you!
do you have this in a dark red?
I need it to fix my heart :(
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
You forgot your bio-hazard suit...
hey ,if anyone else wants to discover car spray painting guide try Corbandy Car Sprayer Crusher (do a google search ) ? Ive heard some super things about it and my mate got amazing results with it.
Bashe Zor hahahahaha
work outside!
Damn dude. Hilarious AF
and a geiger counter
Thanks for the video. What kind of rubbing compound are you using? Can I used any kind? Is rubbing compound just like thick wax?
This is the best touch up video I have found! Question though, do you let the base coat dry completely before you level it back out with the rubbing compound?
Have you tried this? If so, did the rubbing compound even out the base coat?
People keep asking this and they refuse to answer for some reason lol
@@SwazNasty ikr wtf!!
wow, that was really good, i'm clueless, so thanks!
The voice is very clear and distinct English.
if bare metal is exposed is a primer pen required?
This is a great video I definitely wouldn't have used a lid to get the paint out first thanks for the advice
Do you use the same rubbing compound the first time as you do for the last step?
Just a heads up, the preset kits don't include the primer, you have to add it to the cart on your own.
Speaking of which, how long to let the primer dry?
Depends on the temperature. Anywhere from 10 minutes to a day.
@This isn't Sean And depends if it is 0 degress or 140 degrees, but we don't know which is 10 minutes or which is 24 hours.
Can anyone tell me where to find the paint primer pen? I checked around, harder to find than I expected.
I didn't use a respirator ... will I die now?
+Graham Hauritz Oh no! Are you still alive?! But yes, we always recommend wearing a respirator when applying touch up paint.
The Team and PaintScratch is taking a moment of silence, and we ask that you do the same for Mr. Hauritz. Since we haven't heard anything from him in four months, we can only assume the worst. Be safe out there kids!
PaintScratch Automotive Touch Up Paint well played sir
That's funny, if your dead you can't respond! I think you'll be alright just don't inhale the pen, but I know why your saying put a mask on, when I used dry erase markers at school they smelled you the whole room.
Eventually, its guaranteed.
This guy absolutely survived Covid.
This is a great product and video but I sure wish they would supply several smaller pouches of compound so there some left over for next applications and scratches. Also maybe include wax remover. The pouch is $3.95 but shipping is tough.
Shoot this process is nothing less than a crash course 😅
I noticed these are mostly scratches and little dings from rocks,but anybody know if this will work on a door ding from another door? It's not dented it's just a nice a little groove in chip in my paint?
Worked for me on my BMW, great product, thanks for the video
Rubbing compound was applied all over that scratch? That would affect the good area as well?
How long do you have to wait after fixing the scratches before taking your car to a pressure car wash?
The pressure wash is probably the reason your car needs all that touch up
Helpful! I like it, thanks
Glad it was helpful!
What is process ,after add primer let it dry> base coat above surface,> bush compound smooth to level???? How its work? Sand it off? Do you miss some step? I think it would not be that easy.
Awesome video
Do you have to get a particular kind of clear coat that is specific or just any clear coat?
Is this the process on plastic bumper covers, too? Or only for metal surfaces?
Very helpful and to the point. Question: Why do you need to wait 30 days before waxing?
CurvoExpedio The paint needs time to "gas out" or dry properly. A layer of wax over the paint will slow down the process. Although if youre painting a tiny stone chip it shouldnt make much of a difference to the final result.
So I don’t have a scratch it’s like small little dots very small scratches I’d say the trunk of my suv hit the stupid ceiling of my building when I opened it it’s dinged it, so any tips do I just tap it on there or just simply go over it as in this video. It’s also Pearl white I ordered from Amazon.
Just received deep crystal blue color for my Mazda 3 2016 from PAINT SCRATCH AUTOMOTIVE . I got Primer pen, paint pen, Compound and clear coat pen. I have quick question: There are some deep scratches on the bumper. Should I apply Primer followed by paint followed by Clear coat and finally compound ? Please guide
Is the clear needed for all touch-ups? Also is the base and clear over base both ok to be wet sanded first then buffed?
Thanks for this. Wish I had seen this before my first attempt. Now have excess bump of clear coat over repainted spot. Any suggestions? Rubbing compound maybe?
Did the rubbing compound fix it?
Thank you for your video. Short & to the point. Love it.
thank you for posting this.
I did this but the spot I did doesn't look right, it's been over a few months. Can I still remove the paint with the laquer thinner?
With this car level of damage, you wil be finished by 2025
doesn’t seem too far away now🤷♂️
Almost there
I'm doing some similar touch up paint in my engine bay, I have applied clear coat over the base and left it for 3 days, how long do I have to leave it for clear coat to fully cure, and before I can start engine as the area will get hot
How long for the paint to come out of the pen? I applied pressure for about 5 minutes and still no paint is coming out!
How long should you be waiting before applying the rubbing compound on the base coat?
Until it's dry to the touch.
What is the rubbing compound you're using????
After applying the clearcoat, you said to let it dry overnight. Is it okay if I let it dry overnight outside? I don't have a place where I can park it indoors.
I bet that's how new car owners of used cars do this. See a big spot missing paint then ocd intensify to see every single specks tiny spots... might as well pour all paint all over it! Haha..
+Eric Miller this is exactly what I feel right now lol
this is definitely how I am ATM...
Story of my light right now..
I have a couple of scratches three or four inches long. Is that too much to use a paint pen?
I wonder why the dealers do not include a “Primer Pen” when they sell you the “Paint” and “Clear” pens together?
I was sanding my car to try to remove a scratch and I got into the primer. Could I use this to restore the paint to my car?
Also I was also planning on maybe using this because someone keyed my car. Would this product work on keyed scratches?
Hey can you recommend a video or solution other than full paint to repair touch up paint repair work that well was not all that great? Put on real thick and was not a good match or maybe not shaken all that well. The car is an 03 that pretty much lived in the garage but with 50,000 miles I'm sure theres fade as well. Thanks
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Great explanation, just what I was looking for. Thanks.
Someone finally who looked profesional and didn't sound like they tried saying what they were doing, but it was really their first time😂
Thanks worked great on my car
It’s been a few years so hopefully you see this; did you apply the paint a little above the scratch on your car and buff it back out to even with the rubbing compound like in the video? If so did it work?
Does this work for color coded door handles?
I think a pen striping brush works well as you can control the paint better into the smallest of grouges
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If you have experience then you probably have a favorite way of applying touchup paint. I like the pen, but for a perfect job, I'd always spray the paint.
For all the dings this car has, a complete paint job would be more advisable. But in many instances it would be impractical to re-spray your car every time you got a few blems in the paint. That would make no sense. But this paint stick thing this guy is using does not impress me at all. You do not have the control you would have if you used a quality pen strip brush which will let you put just a delicate bit of paint to fill a blemish.
Why didn't you tell me to wear a chastity belt as well?! Now my tail pipe is sore...
I have a lot of little scratches, really small dots actually but they look rusty already. Should I slightly sand down? Or just primer over it?
What if you mess up and you swirl too much? How can i start over?
Have you guys tried using compound to remove the extra layer of paint? I'm feel a bit timid to do so thinking i will strip the paint in the process. Do you wash the surface area with water or soap + water afterwards (after using compound)? I got some myguirs compound at home and scratch cream too. Any suggestions on how to go about it?
Do you sell the wax and grease remover on your site? Or is it the same as acrylic laquer thinner?
Great video gonna give this ago today
what does he mean when he says rubbing compound? the paint thinner from before or something like a cutting polish ?
Ive got about an inch little scrape on my bumper at the very bottom.Its pissed me off a little as i just bought the car in showroom condition for £17,000.I went very gently up a kerb,but that kerb was a little too high.But i dont think it will need a professional to put it right,it is a very small repair repair job,the scratch is so small its hardly noticeable.I`ll just either sand it a little,prime and top coat it or use a scratch pen.
In all fairness dude, next time use another color vehicle other than white b\c we all know that the primer is white just like the white paint on car. Try it on red, black, green or gray and than maybe you will convince me how great your product is.
Can I theoretically use this to doodle all over my cars shittt paint until I remove it and do a plasti-dip? I wanna draw shit all over my car and make it meme worthy
I’m looking for white marker on black paint
How long should I wait for the primer to dry to add the paint and how long should I wait for the paint to dry before applying another coat of paint? Also can I use rubbing alcohol to clean the surface? I ordered the pen kit and primer, I just feel I can use rubbing alcohol to clean the surface. Thank you this video is very helpful!
Here is a link to the directions.
www.paintscratch.com/touch-up-paint-directions/
@@blopak Thank you!
Just rubbing compound with cotton, no wet sanding?
What can you substitute the wax and grease remover with? I don't want to buy a bottle and use just 5 drops. The damage on my car is smaller than the size of a perforation of a sheet of paper. Thanks
nice informative video, thank you
I don’t really car how well it matches. I just don’t want that tiny amount of rust where the scratches are to spread. Also when water and salt gets in there because mines near the coast, the rust sort of drools down the paint of the car. Looks really bad considering my car is only a 2006
A bit disappointed. I got their paint pen kit which says has everything you need for eraser sized chips, now this video says I need to have primer? Why was it not included in the kit to begin with? Now I have to order separately and wait.
The dent in my car is more like a whole lost door... Can is also use this?
Hello color gray in what used Is used as a basis in the deep scratches
After applying the primer how long do I need to wait before applying the base coat? Also, can I use the primer, base coat, clear coat and the rubbing compound anywhere on the car exterior including the bumpers?
that's just amazing! thank you!
What can I do if I used too much paint and clear coated over it? It was my 1st time. Almost looks worse than the tiny scratch that was there
why don't you use a red color or something other that black or white to really see how well it works
+Mario Dominguez Yes, that is a good idea, we just didn't happen to have a red ranch truck sitting around! In our next how to videos, we'll be sure to track down a car that shows how well it works.
Black would be the best color to use
What should I look for in a rubbing compound? Brand?
nice informative video, thank you. is it the same procedure when the color is pearl white ?
+ROB NAVAEI Hi Rob, thanks! Yes, it is the same procedure for pearl colors including pearl white.
Most factory touch up paint does not need primer. The compound includes the primer.
IN ADDITION to my last question how much do I let the base paint dry before using rubbing compound? Also can I just not use the clear coat afterwards will it be a big deal?
+Shahrukh Syed Greetings, we have pretty comprehensive instructions here: www.paintscratch.com/touch-up-paint-directions/
How long to wait after paint to use cutter creme.