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

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The PaintScratch is an actual three-stage paint pen (others in this review are two- or one-stage pens) and matched our vehicle’s paint reasonably well despite not being on par with DupliColor. We also like that the PaintScratch came with a degreaser (cutting cream), which you need before applying any paint pen.

We took notes on both the process and the results, scoring each car paint pen based on its ease of use and how well it matched the surrounding paint job. Some paint pens come in more colors than others, and the best car paint pens try to exactly match your factory paint job. Paint pens that offer the most colors score best in this category. As with the Ford Motorcraft paint pen, PaintScratch paint pens don’t include any brush heads, potentially making it challenging to spread the paint evenly. While the procedure is straightforward, you may want a brush to apply the color over a scratch. 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? The Halfords Ford 'Frozen White' scratch & chip repair kit is compatible with Ford manufacturer's code: 5, F, H, W & 7VTA.Our favorite feature of the Dr. ColorChip paint kit is the blending solution, which helped even out the paint and was simple to use. What Customers Are Saying

Paint match to vehicle is spot-on. Tip on paint pen is unusual and after a few uses is falling apart.” It takes quite a bit of time to apply the PaintScratch pen, as you’ll need to wait a while between each layer and the coats have longer drying times. What Customers Are Saying 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.The color matched like advertised. [The] only problem is that I live in Florida, and the humidity made it so the paint couldn’t dry properly.” 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 If you’re using the needle point pen allow the nib to sit inside the scratch or chip and squeeze gently. Oxford white [has] gotta be one of the most popular [Ford colors] being used for fleet vehicles. But this white isn’t even close. It’s a creamy off-white. Generic white off the shelf would be closer.”

Don’t expect perfection. This filled the chip in the paint and made it less noticeable, but it is far from a perfect fix. It was easy to use.” 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.”If you find the right match, paint touch-up pens are suitable for minor scratches. You should take your vehicle to a professional for more significant abrasions and damage. Do scratch pens really work? Worried about your technique, or do you need some pointers on how to get a premium finish? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Watch our guide on how to spray paint a car and you’ll get a great finish first time. 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? 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. 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.

With either touch up paint pen or brush apply thin, light coats in smooth strokes; ensuring you only apply the paint within the damaged area. 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 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.Despite the globbing, the color is a strong match, which makes sense given the brand comes through the automaker. The Ford Motorcraft pen did not match like the DupliColor but was the second-closest of the pens we tested. The paint takes about 30 minutes to dry, which is average. What Customers Are Saying