How to Use the Touch Up Brush Preferred KitUpdated a month ago

This is how to use the Touch Up Brush Preferred Kit.  Follow these instructions to achieve the best results using a Touch Up Brush Preferred Kit.

The Touch Up Brush Preferred Kit includes

• Color
• Clearcoat
• Primer
• Wax and grease remover

You will need to provide all other items listed in the instructions below.

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

Approximate time to complete*: 30-60 Minutes

What you need for PART 1:

• Soap and water 
• Sandpaper (optional)
• Wax and grease remover
• Masking tape (optional)

1. Wash the entire area with soap and water to remove surface dirt. Rinse thoroughly and let it dry.
2. For small scratches, sanding is usually not required. Only sand if the surface feels uneven. Use light pressure and stay within the damaged area to avoid scuffing surrounding paint. (See: Sanding Instructions)
3. Clean and dry the surface again.
4. Use the Wax & Grease Remover Wipe to gently clean the area in one direction to remove any remaining contaminants.
5. (Optional) Tape off the area to protect surrounding surfaces during sanding and painting.
6. Check the damaged spot:
   • If bare metal or plastic is visible, Primer is required (continue to Part 2).
   • If the surface is already primed or not down to bare substrate, skip to Part 3 – Apply Colorcoat.

PART 2 - Apply Primer

Approximate time to complete*: 30 Minutes

What you need for PART 2:

• Primer

1. Apply your first coat of primer. 
2. Let it dry, then apply a second coat (if needed).
3. Allow the Primer to dry fully—about 30 minutes.
4. (Optional) Wet-sand the area using 800-grit sandpaper. Keep both the surface and sandpaper wet, and sand only within the damaged area. The goal is to smooth the Primer without sanding beyond the repair spot.

PART 3 – 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

1. Shake the Colorcoat container well.
2. Open the container and gently remove excess paint by wiping the touch-up brush along the inside edge.
3. Lightly apply the Colorcoat (*Basecoat for Tricoat) to the damaged area using thin, even strokes. Let it dry for 15 minutes.
4. Repeat for 2–3 coats, or until the area is evenly covered.
5. *If your color is a Tricoat, repeat steps 1–4 using the Midcoat brush for an additional 2–3 coats.
6. Close the container tightly when finished.

PART 4 – Apply Clearcoat

Approximate time to complete*: 30-45 Minutes

What you need for PART 3:

• Clearcoat Touch Up Brush

1. Shake the Clearcoat container well.
2. Use the touch-up brush to apply a thin, even layer over the painted area. Let it dry for 15 minutes.
3. Repeat for up to 4 total coats. Do not exceed 4 layers.
4. 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