Shake the basecoat paint (and midcoat if applicable) thoroughly before use. Do NOT shake the clearcoat pen.

Test the paint flow before starting: Never depress the pen on your vehicle, but rather test the tip on a hard surface to start paint flow. Do not press and hold the nib down — this will cause paint to flood out. Wipe excess paint from the tip before applying. Allow to dry and check for color accuracy before starting on your vehicle.

Wash with soap and water, let dry completely. Wipe with wax and grease remover for best adhesion. Optional: Mask surrounding area with automotive masking tape.
If rust is present:

• Remove surface rust using 220 grit sandpaper or a wire brush.
• Remove all dust before proceeding.
• Do not attempt to repair bubbling or advanced rust with a paint pen.

Before sanding or spraying, carefully mask off all surrounding areas you do not want painted.

• Use automotive masking tape and masking paper or plastic sheeting. Do not use household tape, as it can leave residue or lift existing paint.
• Mask to natural panel edges whenever possible. If you plan to blend the repair to a panel line, extend masking accordingly.
• Proper masking protects trim, glass, adjacent panels, and prevents overspray from settling on unintended surfaces. Take your time during this step — clean edges produce cleaner results.

Stir thoroughly before pouring into your spray gun. Do not add thinner.

• Prepare spray equipment according to manufacturer instructions.
• Recommended tip sizes are approximately 1.0mm for airbrush and 1.2mm to 1.3mm for standard spray guns.
• Test your spray pattern on a separate surface before spraying the vehicle.

Apply primer to all unpainted surfaces. Use even, light coats. Allow primer to dry according to product instructions, often overnight for best results.

If needed:

• Lightly wet sand primer with 600 to 1000 grit sandpaper to smooth imperfections.
• Sand carefully to avoid dulling surrounding paint.
• Do not use enamel primer.

The basecoat is the color-matched paint. In cooler temperatures, drying may require overnight time.

• Apply smooth, even coats using overlapping passes.
• Maintain consistent spray distance and motion.
• Allow proper flash time between coats.
• Apply enough coats to achieve full, even coverage.
• Allow the basecoat to dry to the touch before applying clearcoat.

If you have a tricoat color, you'll need to add a thin layer of Midcoat, which will add depth and dimension. Apply in the same manner as the basecoat – in thin layers – until the repair blends into the surrounding paint. Allow paint to dry between layers.

Clearcoat protects and seals the repair.

• Apply even, wet coats of clearcoat using consistent technique.
• Apply clearcoat beyond the basecoat area, extending to a natural panel edge whenever possible. This produces a more seamless repair.
• Apply two wet coats, allowing proper drying time between coats.
• Do not spray clearcoat in direct sunlight or on a hot surface.
• Allow clearcoat to dry thoroughly, preferably overnight or longer in cooler temperatures.
  

Allow clearcoat to dry thoroughly. Overnight drying is recommended when possible.

Note: The repair area may appear darker after clearcoat is applied. This is normal.

Let the clearcoat dry for at least three days before polishing.

• Use a medium-duty automotive rubbing compound to bring out gloss.
• Apply using a clean, soft cotton cloth and use even circular motions.
• Polishing is required for proper shine unless using a catalyzed clearcoat designed to dry glossy without compounding.
• Wait 30 days before waxing.

Wipe clean and enjoy your new repair! Allow the repair 3 days to fully set before applying any wax or polish.