Paint touch up pen

TeamG · Apr 17th, 2022, 15:24

Hi everyone. Whilst driving on the motorway, a vehicle in front of me flicked up a piece of gravel that has left a fairly large chip in the paint on my plastic bumper. It’s roughly the size of a 20p piece. The chip has removed the paint cleanly with a smooth edge and no damage or scuff to the bumper underneath.

I’d like to do a quick repair myself using a touch up pen as it’s got a few other stone chips that I’ll sort at the same time. I’m sure it will get more chips too and I’m planning to run it for a few more years yet.

Where is the best place to get a decent touch up paint match? Halfrauds have been ok in the past (20+ years since I last tried their paint though). What alternatives are there and how do the main dealers stack up for these?

Moomoo · Apr 17th, 2022, 15:41

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Originally Posted by TeamG

Hi everyone. Whilst driving on the motorway, a vehicle in front of me flicked up a piece of gravel that has left a fairly large chip in the paint on my plastic bumper. It’s roughly the size of a 20p piece. The chip has removed the paint cleanly with a smooth edge and no damage or scuff to the bumper underneath.

I’d like to do a quick repair myself using a touch up pen as it’s got a few other stone chips that I’ll sort at the same time. I’m sure it will get more chips too and I’m planning to run it for a few more years yet.

Where is the best place to get a decent touch up paint match? Halfrauds have been ok in the past (20+ years since I last tried their paint though). What alternatives are there and how do the main dealers stack up for these?

I recently bought a non genuine touch up bottle. Code 601 Classic Red, not even close.
Phoned local Volvo agent, price similar to non genuine, near perfect, taking 30 years the car has lived through into account.
No more non genuine for me!🧐👍

Bob Meadows · Apr 17th, 2022, 16:16

Paint factors should be able to mix a touch up sample:~
The descent shops will carry the codes- generally a small tin or transferred into a spray can.
Bob.

ITSv40 · Apr 17th, 2022, 16:33

As Bob above says ^^^^^ Or from a Volvo dealer - guaranteed quality and colour match.

Ian21401 · Apr 17th, 2022, 17:02

From your Volvo main dealer as per the car’s VIN.

TeamG · Apr 17th, 2022, 18:50

Any idea of the cost of a touch up pen at the main dealer?

Moomoo · Apr 17th, 2022, 19:12

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Originally Posted by TeamG

Any idea of the cost of a touch up pen at the main dealer?

£9:40 , I think.🤔

ian77 · Apr 18th, 2022, 09:11

I bought mine on eBay - genuine set including lacquer and they look up the correct paint code from your reg. Maybe a little more expensive than a dealer visit but more convenient for me. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-V...-127635-2958-0

Apr 17th, 2022, 15:24	#1
TeamG Master Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 17:40 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: CARDIFF	Paint touch up pen Hi everyone. Whilst driving on the motorway, a vehicle in front of me flicked up a piece of gravel that has left a fairly large chip in the paint on my plastic bumper. It’s roughly the size of a 20p piece. The chip has removed the paint cleanly with a smooth edge and no damage or scuff to the bumper underneath. I’d like to do a quick repair myself using a touch up pen as it’s got a few other stone chips that I’ll sort at the same time. I’m sure it will get more chips too and I’m planning to run it for a few more years yet. Where is the best place to get a decent touch up paint match? Halfrauds have been ok in the past (20+ years since I last tried their paint though). What alternatives are there and how do the main dealers stack up for these? __________________ _________________________________________ 2017 XC60 D4 AWD R Design Nav 2011 V70 1.6 DRIVe SE (sold) 2008 V50 2.0D SE (sold)

Apr 17th, 2022, 16:33	#4
ITSv40 VOC Member Last Online: Today 08:55 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northampton	As Bob above says ^^^^^ Or from a Volvo dealer - guaranteed quality and colour match. __________________ 2001 V40 2.0lt Sport lux - Daily Driver. 174k miles. 2003 C70 2.4 GT Convertible - Garage Queen. 65k miles. http://www.neptuno6benagil.com

Apr 17th, 2022, 17:02	#5
Ian21401 Premier Member Last Online: Feb 11th, 2023 20:32 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Blyth, Northumberland	From your Volvo main dealer as per the car’s VIN. __________________ Ian. Since 2005: 1992 Volvo 940 estate 2.0L. Manual. Daily driver and workhorse.

Apr 17th, 2022, 18:50	#6
TeamG Master Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 17:40 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: CARDIFF	Any idea of the cost of a touch up pen at the main dealer? __________________ _________________________________________ 2017 XC60 D4 AWD R Design Nav 2011 V70 1.6 DRIVe SE (sold) 2008 V50 2.0D SE (sold)

Apr 18th, 2022, 09:11	#8
ian77 Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 20:18 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sheffield	I bought mine on eBay - genuine set including lacquer and they look up the correct paint code from your reg. Maybe a little more expensive than a dealer visit but more convenient for me. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-V...-127635-2958-0 __________________ Current - MY23 V60 Recharge T6 Ultimate (AAOS) \| Fusion Red Previous - MY19 V60 Momentum D4 \| MY11 V60 Drive SE \| MY08 V70 D5 SE Geartronic \| MY06 S40 2.0D SE

Apr 17th, 2022, 16:16	#3
Bob Meadows Premier Member Last Online: Today 08:50 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: STANDISH LANCASHIRE	Paint factors should be able to mix a touch up sample:~ The descent shops will carry the codes- generally a small tin or transferred into a spray can. Bob.

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