Scratch Repair Pen
Discussion
I've just seen an advert on the TV for one of the above. I've no idea if they work, but presumably they will to some extent or they would have an advertising problem - so I wonder if anyone knows about them and if they are any use for the normal TVR stone chips??
(Thinks - this is probably no use but worth the question in case as it would be good if it did work!)
Jim
(Thinks - this is probably no use but worth the question in case as it would be good if it did work!)
Jim
There is no magic cure for chips or scratches. If a scratch is not through the lacquer then it can be buffed out, but if it's through then painting is required. Chips can be touched in which only takes the eye away but won't fix, or again painting is needed. I wish there was a magic tool as this is what I do to make a living, but I'm afraid most of the stuff you see on tv or the likes of halfrauds are a load of rubbish.
If it is the advert I have seen don't trust it one bit. The add is soo bent it should not be on tv.
Watch the pen the nib is white and hey the scratch is white too. They draw the scratch on the car then play the video backwards to look like they are removing the scratch.
Watch it closely and you will see what I mean!
Watch the pen the nib is white and hey the scratch is white too. They draw the scratch on the car then play the video backwards to look like they are removing the scratch.
Watch it closely and you will see what I mean!
I bought something along these lines from a local car parts store (Essport)
It's basically just a convenient clear coat repair kit. Really handy and, despite the ropey adverts, does actually work pretty well - but remember not to put too much on at once.
A few years ago I used something akin to a tipp-ex bottle & brush to touch up a couple of scratches, this is the same liquid but in a convenient felt-tip pen thingy. Still smells the same, so must be good stuff
It's basically just a convenient clear coat repair kit. Really handy and, despite the ropey adverts, does actually work pretty well - but remember not to put too much on at once.
A few years ago I used something akin to a tipp-ex bottle & brush to touch up a couple of scratches, this is the same liquid but in a convenient felt-tip pen thingy. Still smells the same, so must be good stuff
Scratches are difficult to do. But i watched the guy that does all of Tom Hartley's cars. His method is great just needs loads of patience.
Small bottle of correct colour paint with the finest brush you can find. Spot a very small amout onto chip / scratch and leave alone. go back when dry and repeat. go back again etc. leave alone when just below good paint surface and build up as before but using clear laquer. Build up to above surface level and when hardened off flat back using micro mesh. Polish and hey presto, good as new or nearly. Looks easy but I found it a very difficult job, better than i've ever done before with sticks etc but not a cheap fix. cost about 25 quid for all the bits instaed of 5 or 6 for a colourstick. Worth it though
Small bottle of correct colour paint with the finest brush you can find. Spot a very small amout onto chip / scratch and leave alone. go back when dry and repeat. go back again etc. leave alone when just below good paint surface and build up as before but using clear laquer. Build up to above surface level and when hardened off flat back using micro mesh. Polish and hey presto, good as new or nearly. Looks easy but I found it a very difficult job, better than i've ever done before with sticks etc but not a cheap fix. cost about 25 quid for all the bits instaed of 5 or 6 for a colourstick. Worth it though
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