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c0r3yr0s3 · 12-05-2017, 09:15 PM

Does anyone have any before and after pictures of scratches that were repaired using a touch up pen? Also, how durable is the paint and would you recommend using them or are they just a waste of time and money?

sweet99ss · 12-06-2017, 09:32 PM

I used one on my 4th gen and it worked pretty well for small nics..

Kopterman · 12-06-2017, 09:47 PM

Waste of money. Looks terrible and doesn’t work again after the first application...

KenKat · 12-07-2017, 02:42 PM

I don’t have pictures but I have one of the AC Delco pens and for the Summit White color at least, it works great. Small nicks and chips practically disappear once you get the hang of using the various options. After I do a touch up and the paint dries and levels, it is difficult to even find the spot I touched up.

c0r3yr0s3 · 12-07-2017, 05:12 PM

Thanks everyone. I guess I'll give it a try. I'm gonna use the pen then have my detailing specialist hit it with a high speed to hopefully blend it a little better. I love crt but it's a p.i.t.a

sbubbaklein · 12-07-2017, 06:57 PM

I'm use Dr Colorchip, it is easy to use and looks great. https://www.drcolorchip.com/

c0r3yr0s3 · 12-07-2017, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by sbubbaklein

I'm use Dr Colorchip, it is easy to use and looks great. https://www.drcolorchip.com/

I'm definitely gonna give that a try...thanks

KenKat · 12-07-2017, 07:51 PM

What I do with the pen is use some non-absorbent paper and get some paint flowing there first and then work back and forth between the paper and the surface of the car. It is easier to control the amount of paint applied.

12-05-2017, 09:15 PM	#1
c0r3yr0s3 Drives: 2012 camaro 2ss Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: US Posts: 378	Touch up pen? Does anyone have any before and after pictures of scratches that were repaired using a touch up pen? Also, how durable is the paint and would you recommend using them or are they just a waste of time and money?

12-06-2017, 09:32 PM	#2
sweet99ss Drives: 2012 ZL1 Camaro Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Plains KS Posts: 219	I used one on my 4th gen and it worked pretty well for small nics.. __________________ ~01 zO6~ (Procharged/bolt-ons) SOLD ~05 Vette~ (Procharged/Bolt-ons) SOLD ~98 Z28~ (TMS 408/RPM LVL 6/Circle D4k) SOLD. ~00 SS~ (Forged LS/IIHS 7875 Turbo/RPM Lvl 6/Strange S60) 10.3-141 ~2010 SS~ (SLP TVS2300 Blower/Speed Eng LT's) ~2012 ZL1~ (IIHS Twin Turbo)

12-07-2017, 06:57 PM	#6
sbubbaklein Drives: early 2011 Camaro convertible Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: House Springs, Mo Posts: 2,001 View My Garage	I'm use Dr Colorchip, it is easy to use and looks great. https://www.drcolorchip.com/ __________________ Early 2011 LT Convertible, ZL1 bumper, hood, side skirts, belly pan and wheels, Truecarbon ECF hood extractor, K&N CAI, Elite catch can, Big Worm Bow Tie emblems, Jacfab bracket, Vitesse TC, BMR strut brace, BMR tunnel brace, NPP exhaust

12-06-2017, 09:47 PM	#3
Kopterman Drives: 2014 Bright Yellow 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: NH Posts: 794 View My Garage	Waste of money. Looks terrible and doesn’t work again after the first application...

12-07-2017, 02:42 PM	#4
KenKat Drives: 2014 2LT RS Summit White Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 622	I don’t have pictures but I have one of the AC Delco pens and for the Summit White color at least, it works great. Small nicks and chips practically disappear once you get the hang of using the various options. After I do a touch up and the paint dries and levels, it is difficult to even find the spot I touched up.

12-07-2017, 05:12 PM	#5
c0r3yr0s3 Drives: 2012 camaro 2ss Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: US Posts: 378	Thanks everyone. I guess I'll give it a try. I'm gonna use the pen then have my detailing specialist hit it with a high speed to hopefully blend it a little better. I love crt but it's a p.i.t.a

12-07-2017, 07:51 PM	#8
KenKat Drives: 2014 2LT RS Summit White Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 622	What I do with the pen is use some non-absorbent paper and get some paint flowing there first and then work back and forth between the paper and the surface of the car. It is easier to control the amount of paint applied.