Nissan Touchup Pen - Nissan Murano

roylevitt · 11-14-2003, 06:42 AM

Has anyone used one yet? I just got one, but havn't tried it yet.

I got a small sratch on the front passenger door from what looks like a shopping cart.

Argh.

**jaak** · 11-14-2003, 06:59 AM

Yes, on the Sunlit Copper and it's not a good match. Better than primer showing....

roylevitt · 11-14-2003, 11:18 AM

did you touch up a chip or a scratch?

I have a thin scratch that has no depth to it thakfully.

ROCKER54 · 11-15-2003, 09:35 AM

ROYLEVITT
May I ask where you purchased your touch up pen!

roylevitt · 11-15-2003, 09:41 AM

http://www.CourtesyParts.com

Doombringer · 11-15-2003, 10:26 AM

Haven't tried one, though I did have a detailer throw some touch-up paint onto some scratches on my back bumper. Deep scratches (deliberately done, too

). Deep enough to see white, which is never good.

The touch-up hid them really well.

I have a black Murano. I've heard a rule is that solid colors will always match better than metallic colors.

eager · 11-15-2003, 10:43 AM

I have the silver pen and it seems to be a pretty good colour match however I would swap it in a second for a two part bottle and brush touch up kit. The paint in the pen is so thin that it does not fill and is hard to apply accurately with the too wide tip. I like a thicker paint that I can apply with a pin head or tooth pick to fill the scratch and then buff smooth.

**Eric L.** · 11-15-2003, 02:24 PM

I bought the pen from Courtesy for my Midnight Blue SE. It works pretty well. Its not fantastic but its way better than that ridiculous paint brush in that little bottle. I now keep the paint pen conveniently in the little elastic band on the center console cover.

roylevitt · 11-24-2003, 10:14 PM

anyone know where to get touch up for the grey thing under the bumper?

i can't win... roy vs. the shopping center fools!

Nfilippelli · 11-25-2003, 08:42 AM

so you guys recomend the touch up pen over touch up paint from nissan?

thecanuck · 11-25-2003, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Nfilippelli
so you guys recomend the touch up pen over touch up paint from nissan?

Actually, I agree with eager -- I much prefer the bottle w/ brush combo to the pen. I've used both as recently as the last 2 wks (pen on mine; brush on hers) and the brush produced far superior results. I just can't seem to "fine tune" the pen the same way I can the brush. In fact, I've contacted the dealer and they told me the bottle/brush isn't avail for the MO (at least here in Can.) so I'm going to an aftermarket shop to see if I can get something non-Nissan.

Nfilippelli · 11-25-2003, 10:36 AM

but with the pen you get the clearcoat on one side.

you should be able to order the pen and bottle from the site posted a few posts above.

Any other thoughts, or experience with this?

since they are so cheap i may just buy both.

-Nerf

thecanuck · 11-25-2003, 10:36 AM

I'm also looking for some advice on touch-ups. I recently discovered two wicked chips on the leading edge of the driver's side front fender -- down to the white. I've applied the touch-up via the pen but it still looks like crap. It doesn't appear to be filled in enough -- the level of the filled chip is still below the level of the "normal" finish.

What should I do? Multiple coats of touch-up to bring it up to level? Then what do I do with the gobbed mess? Rubbing compound to level it off and blend it in? Doesn't this also remove the clear coat from the surrounding area?

I've never used rubbing compound before and need some help here. I don't want to screw it up worse than it is already!

hfelknor · 11-25-2003, 11:54 AM

The best way to handle deep chips and scratches is
http://www.langka.com/

I used this on my Mazda Miata and it works.

I had 2 really bad chips (Down to the white-why don't they color match primer to final color?) and used this stuff.
First chip took me about 30 minutes.
Second chip about 10 minutes.

This car won the Concours at Ft Pierce FL in 2001 after this repair.
Street car - "New Car" divison.

I then used it for an additional half dozen chips on the car. The paint on the 99 MAzda was very brittle and very thin.

Homer

Nfilippelli · 11-25-2003, 01:17 PM

so you use this after you apply the paint?
also would you recommend the whole paint chip pack?

"Paint Chip Repair - Complete Kit

This complete kit contains all the items necessary for repairing your paint chips and deep scratches. All the items are packaged in a single package for easy storage and with complete directions. The Kit includes (1)the original LANGKA“…The Blob Eliminator 2oz (2) PREPAINT 2oz (3) Paint Sealant 2oz, and a (5) fine tip paint brush."

-Nerf

11-14-2003, 06:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
roylevitt Who needs titles? Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NYC Tri-state area Posts: 23	Nissan Touchup Pen Has anyone used one yet? I just got one, but havn't tried it yet. I got a small sratch on the front passenger door from what looks like a shopping cart. Argh.

11-14-2003, 06:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
jaak Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Toronto, Eh! Posts: 4,662	Yes, on the Sunlit Copper and it's not a good match. Better than primer showing.... __________________ The Nissan Murano... Love at first drive! But this is what I drive these days... Does a 12 second 1/4 mile @117 mph.

11-15-2003, 09:35 AM	#4 (permalink)
ROCKER54 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: crescent oregon Posts: 23	Touchup pen ROYLEVITT May I ask where you purchased your touch up pen!

11-15-2003, 10:26 AM	#6 (permalink)
Doombringer Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Flemington, NJ Posts: 487	Haven't tried one, though I did have a detailer throw some touch-up paint onto some scratches on my back bumper. Deep scratches (deliberately done, too ). Deep enough to see white, which is never good. The touch-up hid them really well. I have a black Murano. I've heard a rule is that solid colors will always match better than metallic colors. __________________ <b>Nissan Murano Forums:</b> <a href ="http://www.nissanmurano.org">NissanMurano.org</a>

11-25-2003, 10:36 AM	#13 (permalink)
thecanuck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Ottawa, ON Posts: 180	I'm also looking for some advice on touch-ups. I recently discovered two wicked chips on the leading edge of the driver's side front fender -- down to the white. I've applied the touch-up via the pen but it still looks like crap. It doesn't appear to be filled in enough -- the level of the filled chip is still below the level of the "normal" finish. What should I do? Multiple coats of touch-up to bring it up to level? Then what do I do with the gobbed mess? Rubbing compound to level it off and blend it in? Doesn't this also remove the clear coat from the surrounding area? I've never used rubbing compound before and need some help here. I don't want to screw it up worse than it is already! __________________ '10 Carbon Silver SL (mine): Sunroof, Luxury '02 Solar Frontier SE CrewCab 4x4 (hers): RAM Air cold air intake; Gibson stainless cat-back exhaust; Phoenix Gold 800W and 250W amps driving 6 Phoenix Gold component speakers and JL 8 inch sub in custom enclosure; Pioneer AVH-P3100DVD w/ iPod interface and bumper-mounted back-up camera; Pace Edwards rolltop tonneau cover; Rhino liner spray-in bed liner.

11-14-2003, 11:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
roylevitt Who needs titles? Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NYC Tri-state area Posts: 23	did you touch up a chip or a scratch? I have a thin scratch that has no depth to it thakfully.

11-15-2003, 09:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
roylevitt Who needs titles? Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NYC Tri-state area Posts: 23	http://www.CourtesyParts.com

11-15-2003, 10:43 AM	#7 (permalink)
eager Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Edmonton Alberta Can. Posts: 127	I have the silver pen and it seems to be a pretty good colour match however I would swap it in a second for a two part bottle and brush touch up kit. The paint in the pen is so thin that it does not fill and is hard to apply accurately with the too wide tip. I like a thicker paint that I can apply with a pin head or tooth pick to fill the scratch and then buff smooth.

11-15-2003, 02:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
Eric L. Moderator Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 8,199	I bought the pen from Courtesy for my Midnight Blue SE. It works pretty well. Its not fantastic but its way better than that ridiculous paint brush in that little bottle. I now keep the paint pen conveniently in the little elastic band on the center console cover.

11-24-2003, 10:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
roylevitt Who needs titles? Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NYC Tri-state area Posts: 23	anyone know where to get touch up for the grey thing under the bumper? i can't win... roy vs. the shopping center fools!

11-25-2003, 08:42 AM	#10 (permalink)
Nfilippelli Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 117	so you guys recomend the touch up pen over touch up paint from nissan?

11-25-2003, 10:36 AM	#12 (permalink)
Nfilippelli Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 117	but with the pen you get the clearcoat on one side. you should be able to order the pen and bottle from the site posted a few posts above. Any other thoughts, or experience with this? since they are so cheap i may just buy both. -Nerf

11-25-2003, 11:54 AM	#14 (permalink)
hfelknor Super Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 3,281	The best way to handle deep chips and scratches is http://www.langka.com/ I used this on my Mazda Miata and it works. I had 2 really bad chips (Down to the white-why don't they color match primer to final color?) and used this stuff. First chip took me about 30 minutes. Second chip about 10 minutes. This car won the Concours at Ft Pierce FL in 2001 after this repair. Street car - "New Car" divison. I then used it for an additional half dozen chips on the car. The paint on the 99 MAzda was very brittle and very thin. Homer __________________ 2001 Jaguar XJ8 Cruiser 2004 ThunderBird 2 passenger Runabout HAD The GOLD RUSH until Nov 6 2009 2003 Gold SLFWD with Premium, Sunroof, Latte Leather, Ultrashield Invisible Bra, Sunroof wind deflector, Aluminum Tank Guard, Chrome Wheels by Ion Alloy, Michelin 235/65-18 Cross Terrains, Garmin Nuvi 2008 Cadillac Gold Mist DTS LUX III - Gone! 2010 Mercedes Benz GLK 350 - Gone! "Didja ever notice that quiet people are not the only ones who don't say much?"

11-25-2003, 01:17 PM	#15 (permalink)
Nfilippelli Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 117	so you use this after you apply the paint? also would you recommend the whole paint chip pack? "Paint Chip Repair - Complete Kit This complete kit contains all the items necessary for repairing your paint chips and deep scratches. All the items are packaged in a single package for easy storage and with complete directions. The Kit includes (1)the original LANGKA“…The Blob Eliminator 2oz (2) PREPAINT 2oz (3) Paint Sealant 2oz, and a (5) fine tip paint brush." -Nerf

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