Repair Pen Tri Coat Guide

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Comprehensive tri-coat metallic color touch-up paint pen repair guide

 

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TWO-STAGE CAR TRI-COAT PAINT PEN REPAIR SYSTEM FOR PRECISE ACCURATE & EXCELLENT RESULTS?

There are two main types of scratches that occur in Tricolour Metallic Paint; The first type of scratches are light brushed scratches. These types of scratches are light and whitish looking and only need clear to camouflage. The other type of scratch is deep & discoloured where either metal or plastic surface is visible and will require primers so this type of scratch does not need clear at this point of the repair so go straight to colour. Also, See All Other Car Repair Manuals. Also, See What To Order. Also, See Search Color Information. Also, See What Paint Type Do I Have. Also, See Find Paint Color Charts. Also, See Touch Up Paint Products. Also, See Repair Video Library 

Stage 1: Your car is painted in layers from the factory so when your paint is scratched there are different levels of damage that occur in a single impact. Stage 1) light scratches where only the clear is damaged and needs the first 3 steps of this metallic repair manual to either completely remove the scratch or camouflage it so it is barely noticeable.

Stage 2. Where primers, colour & clears layers that are completely removed and either bare metal or bare plastic is exposed & the appropriate paint layer needs to be applied in the same way the factory formula is sprayed. So Basically fix the light scratches first using stage 1 & then using stage 1 & stage 2 together to repair, remove & camouflage heavier paint chips, scratches & blemishes.

Tri-Coat Color Paint & Repair Pen

 

Stage 1. Tri-Coat Paint Pen Repair

 

Follow the steps below in order.

1) SOLVENT / CLEAN UP / PREP-IT & TRI-COAT PAINT PENS

Definition: Clean-up is a product solvent solution that does a number of tasks when used within our car touch up paints scratch removal kits. Remove impact residue (whatever hit your car left its mark or smear behind). Clean up will only remove nitrocellulose or rubber residue along with road grime and other various types of industrial fall out. If the residue is enamel and can’t be removed then blemish remover or quick cut polish will be required. Clean-up/solvent is a high-grade paint thinner that is used to thin your factory exact match factory paint products & also is used for cleaning brushes, spills & other.

Procedure: Always check in an inconspicuous area first to make sure the part being repaired is not refinished in nitrocellulose paints. Apply a generous amount of clean-up to the work cloth that is included free in the paint kit. Hold the moistened work cloth against the repair area for a short second where impact residue is visible. Proceed to massage the whole damaged area cleaning impact residue and another industrial fall out and blemishes. If the clean-up does not remove the impact marks use blemish remover or quick cut polish.

Solvent Tips & Tricks: Solvent / Clean-Up is the first step in any touch-up paint scratch or paint chip repair as it removes most residue transfer and prepares the repair area for next step in repairing scratches & stone chips.

2) BLEMISH REMOVER / QUICK-CUT POLISH & TRI-COAT PAINT PENS

Definition: Blemish Remover is very fine sandpaper in a cream form and is used to polish out light scratches, swirl marks & minor residue in the painted surface. Quick-Cut Polish is simply a coarser grade cut than the blemish remover and should be used the same only for heavier scratching & enamel impact residues.

Procedure: Apply a small amount of blemish remover cutting agent to the polish cloth. Massage the scratch and surrounding area removing minor residue and fine scratches caused by the impact of a foreign object. Blemish remover will remove and prepare the bare metal surface that has been exposed to the weather and has the initial of rust corrosion. Polish until a high gloss is reached on and around scratched paint damaged. Note: If the Impact paint transfer Residue Will Not come Off, Use Color Touch-up To Camouflage. Please be aware that Quick-Cut polish kit selection should be used if there is heavy scratching in the paint.

Blemish Tips & Tricks: When light scratching can be seen: in metallic paint surfaces always try to remove the scratch first without painting. Using our quick cut or blemish remover will be able to polish out light scratching. Be generous with the cutting creme and be persistent with attempting to remove paint scratching. We recommend with light scratching in the clear you use & apply the Blemish Remover or Quick-Cut 2 or 3 times.

3) CLEAR GLOSS PEN & TRI-COAT PAINT

Definition:  Clear Gloss is used over metallic paints on cars when manufactured. The shine that is seen a metallic painted car is in fact not the colour it is a clear gloss. This clear gloss is used to ideally protect the metallic paint colour as well as give the paint an appealing good look. Unfortunately when a scratch happens in metallic paint the clear is the first scratched paint layer, so the clear must be repaired first.

Procedure: Remove cap and discharge the initial amount to rubbish by pressing the pen down in an upright position and squeezing the pen body slightly. Apply 1 coat directly over the damaged area where light whitish scratches appear in the clear. Allow drying for 5 minutes in good weather in between coats. Do not apply clear to good paint. 

Clear Gloss Tips & Tricks: Clear gloss using the pen applicator can be applied to metallic painted surfaces where the clear has started to peel off in spots. By sealing the peeling paint with clear you will possibly be able to slow/stop the peeling effect. Trick: As soon as a sign of peeling clear appears to seal it with the pen touch up clear to stop the peeling form travelling.

Stage 2. Tri-Coat Paint Pen Repair

Where the paint has been completely removed use stage 1 and stage 2 together excluding the clear gloss in stage 1.

4) STOP RUST PEN & TRI-COAT PAINT

Definition: Stop rust pen is used to treat and stop the progression of rust.

Procedure: Remove metal primer cap and discharge the initial amount to rubbish by pressing the pen down in an upright position and squeezing the pen body slightly. Apply rusted only to the rusted areas. The rusted product will dry to a dark purple/black colour & should be dry enough to apply the metal primer. Allow 4 hours in good weather

Stop Rust Tips & Tricks: Remove scaly rust & apply blemish remover before applying stop rust. Do Not Apply Rusted To Good Paint As It Can Only Be Removed With Sanding. Always wear eyeglasses and gloves when using this product.

5) METAL PRIMER PEN & TRI-COAT PAINT

Definition: Metal primer pen is used to give better paint levels when touching up paint scratches & Chips, also protect and promote adhesion of topcoat paint colour layers on bare metal on vehicles where a foreign object on impact has removed factory paints.

Procedure: Remove metal primer cap and discharge the initial amount to rubbish by pressing the pen down in an upright position and squeezing the pen body slightly. Apply 1 to 2 coats to the bare metal only. Allow drying for 3 minutes in between coats in good weather.

Metal Primer  Tips & Tricks: Pool the primer to bare metal chips and larger scratches without getting it on the good paint. Apply the primer only where it is missing and bare metal can be seen. Do not use metal primer on plastic parts unless the plastic primer adhesion promoter has been applied first.

6) PLASTIC PRIMER PEN & TRI-COAT PAINT

Definition: Plastic primer pen is used to promote adhesion between the plastic surface & applied topcoat paints where the impact of a foreign object has completely scratched the paints. Failing to apply the plastic primer before painting will lead to a failed long term touch-up repair.

Procedure: Remove the plastic primer cap and discharge the initial amount to rubbish by pressing the pen down in an upright position and squeezing the pen body slightly. Apply 1 coat to the bare plastic. Allow drying for 3 minutes in between coats in good weather.

Plastic Primer Tips & Tricks: Do not use plastic primer on metal surfaces. Always use in a well-ventilated area and wear eye protection & gloves.

 7) SHADE COLOR 1 – TRI-COAT PAINT

Definition: Tri-coat metallic paint colour pen is used to cover deep discoloured scratches, chips & paint defects caused by the impact of an object where colour coats are completely removed and/or left paint transfer that is impervious to solvent & is to thick to remove using cream cutting agents. Shade colour 1 is usually a non-metallic factory 2k base coat colour made from several paint tints. This Shade colour has all the covering power when applying colour to scratches etc; 

Procedure: Remove cap and discharge the initial amount to rubbish by pressing the pen down in an upright position and squeezing the pen body slightly. Apply 1 to 2 coats to the damaged area where the colour has been completely removed. Allow drying for 5 minutes in good weather in between coats.

Shade Color 1 Tips & Tricks: Always know your paint layers and make sure you are not touching up clear scratches with colour or the scratch will look just as bad as the original scratch. You can usually tell which layer the scratch is in when using the Solvent or Clean-up solution. As the solvent is applied it will give the area a wet look. While it is wet if the scratch disappears that usually means that your paint scratch is confined to the topcoat layer of the paint and Clear Gloss should be used. as the solvent evaporates the scratches return. 

8) SHADE COLOR 2 – TRI-COAT PAINT

Definition: Tri-coat metallic paint is a shade colour 2 is applied over shade colour 1 to give the pearl effect seen in most makes and models that are tri-coat paint. (most Tri-Coats are satin whites). The Shade 2 paint colour appears as a clear solution with the Xirallic glitter metallic effect particle. 

Procedure: Shake pen contents well. Remove the cap and discharge the initial amount to rubbish by pressing the pen down in an upright position and squeezing the pen body slightly. Check The colour is correct.  Apply 1 to 2 coats exactly over the shade colour 1. Allow drying for 5 minutes in good weather in between coats.

Shade Color 2 Tips & Tricks: Use a pooling method rather than a dry method when filling in the paint chip or scratches. Do not touch up your paintwork in the direct sunlight.

9) CLEAR GLOSS PEN & TRI-COAT PAINT

Definition: Clear gloss pen is used to shine, seal & protect metallic paint colour.

Procedure: Remove cap and discharge the initial amount to rubbish by pressing the pen down in an upright position and squeezing the pen body slightly. Apply 1 to 2 coats directly over the damaged area where the colour has been applied. Allow drying for 5 minutes in good weather in between coats. Do not apply clear to good paint.

10) POLISHING WAX & TRI-COAT PAINT PEN

Definition: Topcoat waxing polish is designed to protect your vehicles and other items paintwork.

Procedure: Apply a generous amount of polishing wax to microfiber polishing cloth. Using a circular polishing action apply the polish to the entire panel and allow to dry to a haze. Using a second microfiber cloth remove the applied wax.

Polishing Wax Tips & Tricks: Always wash your vehicle and allow to dry before commencing waxing. Do not polish your vehicles and other items in the sun.

11) CLEAN-UP & TRI-COAT PAINT PEN

Definition: Clean-up is a paint solvent that cant be used for a number of things when used in our paint products. remover impact residues & marks from car paint, thin paints, clean spillages & clean brushes.

Clean-up Tips & Tricks: Always wear protective clothing, gloves & eyewear and use this product in a well-ventilated area. always test this product in an inconspicuous area first to be sure the area to be repaired is not affected by the solvent. (2k acrylic urethane enamel is impervious to this product) in other words, this product will not affect your car body’s original paint with all current makes & models. Do not use this product on unpainted plastic parts or interiors of your vehicles.

 

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