Paint Pens
Of all the products we sell, the paint pen causes the most controversy with our customers. Some customers swear by them and others swear at them. I happen to really like the paint pens, but they have their limitations. The most common complaint is the tip is hard and doesn’t work or flow the paint well. Paint pens were designed to fill very small paint chips and scratches and work very well for this application.
The problem happens when people try to repair a large area with the paint pen. They are simply not designed to do this. The tip has a chisel point and put on its side, you can place paint into very small chips and scratches without the blob effect. Now, trying to repair a larger area, say a quarter size area, is a recipe for dissapointment as you will not be able to use these pens like a magic marker. The paint dries too fast and you just get a bunch of lines and streaks (especially with metallic paints). The best thing to fix this problem is to wash off the new paint with automotive lacquer thinner and think about ordering a spray can!
If we did not mix the paint correctly, the paint can either not come out at all or come out way too fast. Let us know and we will remix a new order for free. Just remember to test off the car first! Also, when you depress the tip, this is what lets the paint come out so don’t depress the paint pen on the car. Yes, we have had the angry customer calls telling us how they dribbled paint all the way down the fender. No, they didn’t read the directions either!) Depress it off the car and then apply the paint. Have a rag and thinner handy to keep the paint pen tip clear. You can soak the tip in automotive lacquer thinner once you are done to clean them up.
Paint pens are good for key scratches, small chips and also paint edges which have been scraped. Anything larger and you should order the spray can.