Touch Up Paint
 

so im noticing that Im getting some stone chips on the front of the car and I went to the dealer to buy some touch up paint in the the little container that has a small brush and a ball point tip on top. Im wondering what is the best way to approach this as far as doing it correctly for small scratches and small stone chips?

Always a good time ... I take the brush and drop some paint on a piece of waxed paper then use the end of a toothpick to get a small drop of paint. Seems to work best for me. Make sure you take the time to shake the tube well :cheers:

Sounds good. Also, several extremely thin coats instead of a blob.

Alan,
You might want to check this out. http://www.touchup123.com/
I've used it on my '04 ... worked really well...and easy, matched paint perfectly.

Touch Up
 

WOW, has anybody else tried this?

:iagree:
Mines Pewter and hard to work with but the kit does wonders.

Ron, Is The Filler Permanent Or Do You Need To Repeat The Process When The Color Washes Out Of The Pits. Ive Got A Jetta Daily Driver That I Would Like To Try This On.

Alan,
I have the same touch up (ball point pen top) and really like it. Put a few test spots on a piece of paper to get the paint to flow effortlessly. After that, a steady hand hand and light pressure application really takes care of the stone chips. I've only had to use it a few time (luckily), but each turned out terrific where I can barely tell there was any imperfection. Once again, a steady hand and right amount to fill the chip is key. A day to dry and coat of wax and I think you'll be happy.

Touchup123 worked well for my black car.

The last time I used it was about 1 1/2 years ago. It hasn't washed out or needed to be repeated since. The only thing is though when you wax it if the filler is not even with the existing finish you may get some wax in the filled spots...no big deal...I just use a q-tip to get it out. But to answer your question...it doesn't wash out. It's actually the same touch up paint you would get from the dealer with a special hardner mixed into it so it's gonna stay. Try it you'll like it.

are you using the pen on top or the brush??

I've been using Langka kit....
http://www.langka.com/

It's not a perfect solution, but it's much better than plopping drops of touch-up paint on and walking away.

On minor scuffs & scratches, I've been able to make these virtually invisible (you can't find them afterwards). On deeper stuff - takes more patience and a couple layers (touch-up paint tends to shrink).
I like it.....

I just use the ball point pen applicator.

Also, make sure you unscrew the top and take out the plastic flow inhibitor before testing....took me a few minutes to figure that out. Once you do that and a few good shakes...you should be ready to go.

:iagree:

Lanka for me. I've used it and if you follow the directions to the letter, you will have positive results too.

ok, thanks,, will do.