illt3ck Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 If so - what were your results? Has anyone used the paint pens they offer? If so - how thin is the point at the end of the pen? Any comments / experiences would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy05 Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 I have used them twice ... it worked out ok, I had to touch up my trunk lip spoiler ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illt3ck Posted June 13, 2006 Author Share Posted June 13, 2006 I have used them twice ... it worked out ok, I had to touch up my trunk lip spoiler ... did you use the paint pen? Have any before / after pics by chance? What didn't you like about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy05 Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 I used the pen .. I can post some pictures .. but I find if its a metalic paint, its hard to "match" up 100% the look if that makes sense. maybe my painting skillz suck, I will take pictures later today when I get home for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesuby Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 I used the bottle, but not the pen. Color match is much better than Subaru's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillboy Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 Nothing will be perfect, especially with metallics. The important thing is to protect the metal from rust, asthetics is secondary. I use a 000 red sable modeling brush from a hobby store (000 is the size), reading glasses from the drug store (so I can see WTF I am doing), and an X-Acto knife or Dremel if I need to clean the chip or remove some cracked paint that is still hanging on. Good light is important and apply a few light coats of paint rather than one big glob. It is still ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laz Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 Do not go for the pen as it is useless when doing precise touch-up. I had to retouch three chips, and it was a nightmare with the pen. The tip is too broad and porous/fibrous. If you have the satin white pearl, it is a pain to do the two stages with it (base/mid coat) as the pen will lift the base coat. That is all. X --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illt3ck Posted June 14, 2006 Author Share Posted June 14, 2006 Nothing will be perfect, especially with metallics. The important thing is to protect the metal from rust, asthetics is secondary. I use a 000 red sable modeling brush from a hobby store (000 is the size), reading glasses from the drug store (so I can see WTF I am doing), and an X-Acto knife or Dremel if I need to clean the chip or remove some cracked paint that is still hanging on. Good light is important and apply a few light coats of paint rather than one big glob. thanks for the tips everyone! if you have any more please feel free to share! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scans007 Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 My brother-n-law swears by these guys and love their stuff, but I can't attest personally......I have them marked as a favorite if I ever need them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 The GRP touch up paint from the dealer sucks....so you might as well try the pen out;) Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bemani Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 Don't go for the pen. It has a super big tip and it clogs up all the time. I ended up draining all the paint into a bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreoSTi Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 Don't go for the pen. It has a super big tip and it clogs up all the time. +1 Especially if you're fixing up small chips as the paint that comes out of it isn't very precise. Just get the paint bottle, and get the fine-tip brushes (or use a toothpick). -Mike- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSattler Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 I used paint from them for the bumper on my wife's Toyota van. Color match was excellent and the quality of the paint impressed a buddy of mine who used to work in a body shop. I'd use them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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