How to Use the Touch Up Brush Essential KitUpdated 9 days ago
The Brush Essential Kit is designed for small chips, minor paint nicks, and surface scratches no larger than a quarter. It includes Colorcoat and Clearcoat to restore both color and protection—no pen priming required.
BEFORE YOU START
- Test your paint color with a test card.
- How to prime the touch up pen.
If the color doesn’t match, pause the application and contact us through our Color Match Guarantee for assistance.
Paint is best applied in temperatures around 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Do not apply in direct sunlight.
PART 1 - Prepare the Surface: Cleaning
Approximate time to complete*: 15 Minutes
What you need for PART 1:
- Soap and water
- Clean the entire vehicle or part with soap and water to remove surface dirt. Make sure to rinse and dry the surface thoroughly.
- Assess the exposed areas of the damage.
PART 2 – Apply Colorcoat
Approximate time to complete*: 30-40 Minutes
What you need for PART 2:
- Colorcoat Touch Up Brush
- *Tricoat colors include two brushes: Basecoat and Midcoat
- Shake the Colorcoat container well.
- Open the container and gently remove excess paint by wiping the touch-up brush along the inside edge.
- Lightly apply the Colorcoat (*Basecoat for Tricoat) to the damaged area using thin, even strokes. Let it dry for 15 minutes.
- Repeat for 2–3 coats, or until the area is evenly covered.
- *If your color is a Tricoat, repeat steps 1–4 using the Midcoat brush for an additional 2–3 coats.
- Close the container tightly when finished.
PART 3 – Apply Clearcoat
Approximate time to complete*: 30-45 Minutes
What you need for PART 3:
- Clearcoat Touch Up Brush
- Shake the Clearcoat container well.
- Use the touch-up brush to apply a thin, even layer over the painted area. Let it dry for 15 minutes.
- Repeat for up to 4 total coats. Do not exceed 4 layers.
- Clearcoat will be dry to the touch in 30 minutes. Allow it to cure for 48 hours before wet sanding, polishing, or waxing.
* Actual implementation times may vary