Why Do Touch-Up Pens Corrode the Original Car Paint?
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This is because the main component of touch-up pens is paint, but they also contain some solvents that can dissolve the paint. Some inferior touch-up pens contain higher levels of solvents, which can corrode the original car paint. The purpose of a touch-up pen is to cover exposed metal to prevent rust, repair scratches, and serve as a temporary solution. Function of Touch-Up Pens: Touch-up pens are one of the tools for repairing car scratches. As an immediate paint treatment method, many people use touch-up pens. They can handle relatively small and shallow scratches by covering them up, making the scratches less noticeable. The results are decent, though not as good as the original paint, but much better than leaving the scratches untreated. While touch-up pens can fill in gaps and block contact between air and the car's surface, providing some rust prevention, they cannot replace professional automotive rust-proof paint. How to Use a Touch-Up Pen: When using a touch-up pen, simply select the appropriate model that matches the original car paint color. Apply the touch-up pen to small scratches or areas where the paint has peeled off to repair, conceal, and smooth out the damage. The components of a touch-up pen are generally the same as the original car paint, but since car models vary, only specialized touch-up pens can be used for different vehicles.
