Dvus555

I did a search on this topic and found one thread in the 2G forum. Somebody is recommending an Acura Paint Pen from e-bay. (http://search.stores.ebay.com/ws/sea...spagename=WD1S) I have a couple of questions from our esteemed panel of experts.

Is this paint pen the best option for chips?
Can it be purchased anyplace else besides on e-bay?
Is there a recommended procedure for filling in these chips?

Thanks!

TL42

I have the Acura Paint pen, but have yet to use it. (Just in case....*quickly crosses fingers and Knocks on REAL wood*)

It has colour matched paint in one end and the clear coat in the other end. Comes with instruction page.

Forget e-bay and go to your dealer. A lot faster I would think.

These are supposed to be good for slight repairs.

Good luck

TL42 - Gord

RedRSXGrrl

Looks like an interesting product. I bought the paint chip repair kit from Langka and I just need touch-up paint to start my chip repairing. Maybe I should get one of those pens!

DarkWraith33

I am planning on getting the pen from the dealer. I'm sure it'll be the most $ of them all, but I'll (theoretically) know it's going to match, etc...

Be sure to keep wax on any nicks PRIOR to repair... Remove the wax for repair. Repair and let dry completely and then rewax the entire area....

Dvus555

Ah... that's the type of tip I was looking for.

From previous readings, I'll assume I should use some dishwashing soap to remove the wax from over the chip?

DarkWraith33

I'm not sure if you're kidding or not.... or are you... LOL

Anyways...

Use a cleaner wax to remove the actual wax you use to protect your car. While we all know dish soap removes wax... By no means does it do it immediately or evenly or completely... The cleaner wax is the way to go....

Occasionally with my cars, I will take all of the was off the entire car with this cleaner wax and rewax so as to ensure the amount of old wax/wax buildup is minimal over time.

Just my thoughts...

Lore

I find it very difficult to use the pen since you have to push down on the pentip to get the paint to come out. It doesn't come out evenly at all so it can blob just as easily as with the touch-up bottle. I still prefer the paper matchstick method where you dab gently in the pits to fill up the chips.

captain

The paint pen is only available from Canadian dealers. US dealers sell the nail polish bottle with a brush. If you are in the US you need to get it off of E-Bay.

cccjoecool

You can purchase these from handa-accessories.com/tl.html for the TL. I bought one for my NBP.

Dvus555

No I wasn't kidding. Sorry if the tone of my typing came across sarcastic.


Thanks for the info. Is cleaning wax the same thing as rubbing compound?

DarkWraith33

NUPE!

They's different...

Cleaner wax will remove all the old wax, and take you down to the clear coat so you can apply a new coat of wax.

Rubbing compound is a little "harsher" for lack of a better term...

Check this out: http://www.paintscratch.com/brush.htm

Some more good info for you!

Personally... If the chips are small, I use a toothpick and take my good ol' time and make sure it turns out nice... (With the remove wax, repair, rewax method I outlined earlier)

Also for your reading pleasure, here is a rubbing compound thread :

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...bbing+compound

There are many other threads as well, if you do a search....

Hope this helps!

JetJock

I've never had good luck with touch-up paint...the metallic flakes never seem to mix properly no matter how hard I try and shake the bottle. The color usually comes out too dark. If someone finds out a trick to making it work....please let me know. I've got Anthracite.

D_Nyholm

Don't use cleaner wax to remove wax on your car!! Cleaner wax is just what it says....WAX. The paint will not stick to it. Use a wax stripper you can get at a local auto paint store. You can even use alcohol if you like. Cleaner wax is just wax with abrasives in it. It is still wax.

DarkWraith33

Perhaps I worded the phrase incorrectly... My bad.

I have used Mothers California Gold Pre-Wax Cleaner in the past to remove old wax prior to rewaxing the car...

That should clear things up on my end...

(Bottom line - go to the store... And read the bottles of GOOP! Be sure to remove the wax is the main point I'm getting at, before the repair.)

6mtV6

Just use polish to remove the wax.

Yauser

I live in Canada and bought it for about $12 CDN. It helps blend out the chip from a distance but still blatantly obvious up close. It is only a patch job afterall. It's the most painful when it's 2 inches away from the clear bra!

NYPete

I've just been a lurker since July when I got my NBP Navi. Just to let you guys know that the "Dupli-Color" brand makes a touch-up pen(roller ball and brush) for NBP, their part # HA00982 (B92-P) and they also have a clear coat touch-up pen, part # NGSF125. I didn't notice if they produce all the other colors, but it's worth a check. The can be gotten at any large auto supply, I got mine at Auto-Zone. The NBP is a very good match.

NYPete

rmastbro

I had a rock skip across my hood from an 18 wheeler and tried just using the pen (I bought off of eBay)... wasn't happy with the results ... also tried the Langa kit (not inpressed)....

I bought a paint chip repair kit and the factory color paint from Discount Auto parts. It required a little wet sanding but after I was done it was well worth it....

Check this link out for more information.

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=89022