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      09-17-2015, 02:53 AM   #1
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Bmw touch up pens

Getting my car ready to sell and have a few faint marks on the bodywork that i want to sort out before it goes.

Been looking at the genuine bmw touch up pens, but they do come at a premium, obviously the colour should be spot on but are they worth the extra money over other brands etc out there? Or have people found better results with anything else out there?

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I think you'll get better results buying a BMW two-pack aerosol spray kit (colour and clear lacquer).
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I dont think id be comfortable spraying it though thats the only problem
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Ive been researching the same thing lately and am tempted by this method:
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      09-17-2015, 07:36 AM   #5
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Paints4u.com great for what you need. I have been looking at BMW want £22 for a touch up kit. Halfords also do them but not sure if the quality is any good at £11. After all of you are after something to cover small marks on the bonnet then they are fine.
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I used chipex on the stone chips on my bonet and they vanished with a perfect colour match. www.chipex.co.uk

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My genuine touch-up paint is slightly lighter than the car's. (Space Grey)
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I dont think id be comfortable spraying it though thats the only problem
No, you don't spray. You simply spray a little of the paint into a container and apply with a very fine brush.
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No, you don't spray. You simply spray a little of the paint into a container and apply with a very fine brush.
... or use a cocktail stick or toothpick etc for fine scratches
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