How to Use the Touch Up Pen Essential KitUpdated 21 days ago

The Touch Up Pen Essential Kit includes 

The Pen Essential Kit is perfect for touching up small chips and minor paint nicks. It includes Colorcoat and Clearcoat, allowing you to restore color and protection to lightly damaged areas.

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 

1. Clean the entire vehicle or part with soap and water to remove surface dirt. Make sure to rinse and dry the surface thoroughly. 
2. Assess the exposed areas of the damage. 

Before You Start Painting – Prime the Touch Up Pens

Before using any of the Touch Up Pens (Primer, Colorcoat, or Clearcoat), you’ll need to prime the pen tip:

• Remove the cap.

• Press the tip down on a soft surface a few times until the tip is saturated (typically 3–5 pumps).

• If excess paint builds up, gently wipe it off with a soft cloth.
  Repeat this step for each pen before its first use.

PART 2 - Apply Colorcoat

Approximate time to complete*: 30 Minutes

What you need for PART 2:

• Colorcoat Touch-Up Pen

• *Tricoat colors include two Colorcoat pens: Basecoat and Midcoat

1. Use the Wax & Grease Remover Wipe again, wiping in one direction.
2. Shake the Colorcoat pen thoroughly.
3. Lightly dab the Colorcoat (*Basecoat for Tricoat) onto the repaired area. Apply a thin, even coat and let it dry for 15 minutes.
4. Repeat for 2–3 coats or until the area is fully covered.
5. *For Tricoat colors, repeat steps 2–4 using the Midcoat pen.
6. Recap the pen tightly after use to prevent drying.

PART 3 - Apply Clearcoat

Approximate time to complete*: 30 Minutes

What you need for PART 3:

• Clearcoat Touch Up Pen  

1. Shake clearcoat well.
2. Dab on a light, even layer of clearcoat. The first coat should have thorough, even coverage.  Allow to dry for 15 minutes.
3. Repeat step 2 for up to 4 total coats. Do not exceed 4 coats.
4. Clearcoat will be dry to handle within 30 minutes. Allow to dry for 48 hours before wet sanding, polishing, or waxing. 

* Actual implementation times may vary