Mazda Car Touch Up Paint

How do you use a Mazda paint pen on a car scratch?

For a quick guide on how to use our Mazda paint pens on a car scratch, follow the advice below:

1. Shake the pen for at least 60 seconds to mix the paint.

2. Ensure the surface is clean, dry, and free of wax, polish, and dust.

3. Apply thin, light coats with smooth strokes. For needlepoint pens, gently squeeze the paint into the scratch or chip.

4. Let the paint dry for 10-25 minutes before applying a second coat if it needs it.

5. Allow the paint to cure for 24 hours before using a polishing compound like our Scratch & Scuff Remover to blend the repair. 
   

For more in-depth information, we have a complete downloadable guide on how to use our touch-up paint pen.

How long do Mazda paint pens last?

Our Mazda touch up paint pens are 20ml. How long that lasts depends on the amount of damage that needs repairing. Typically, small, shallow scratches require less car paint than larger damaged areas of bodywork like deep scratches, scuffs and dents.

How good is a Mazda touch-up paint pen?

Used correctly, a Mazda touch-up pen will give you a good result without taking your car to the bodyshop. They are designed to fix minor damage like chips and scratches to make them less obvious, and they’ll be close to body-shop perfect. So long as you order the right paint and apply it as recommended, the damage will blend in. 

PaintNuts Mazda touch up pens are mixed to order because they are an exact colour match to the original paint. On older cars, your original paint may have faded - this is normal, but it does mean the colour of your pen might appear more vibrant in comparison. 

You can blend in the fix by using other products, like PaintNuts Professional Scratch & Scuff Remover or a wax polish, to bring out more of the original colour and shine.

Can you spray paint scratches on a Mazda?

Provided you use spray paint that’s specifically formulated for car touch ups, you can repair scratches to your Mazda bodywork. PaintNuts colour matched touch up aerosol contains our specifically formulated 1k paint as opposed to the traditional 2k non air-dried paint. 

This means it’s sure to work on your car. Not only that, but it’s colour-matched and mixed to order, too. Once repaired, you’ll forget the damage ever existed. To order your colour-matched paint for your Mazda, simply enter your car registration number into our reg look-up tool, select the product you require and we’ll do the rest.

How do you touch up scratches with a bottle and brush on a Mazda?

PaintNuts colour-match touch-up bottle is particularly useful for touching up and addressing scratches and chips for your Mazda. For the right way to use it, follow the steps below:

1. Prepare & clean -  first, smooth the surface with wet and dry sandpaper to reduce any imperfections. For best results, we recommend the Norton Topcoat sanding sheets.

2. Apply a primer (optional) - If you are addressing a deep scratch or chip on your Mazda, or you can see bare metal or plastic, we suggest you use PaintNuts Primer first. If rust is present, use our Rust Converter as well. 

3. Shake to mix - Shake the colour-match paint for 2-3 minutes to mix it thoroughly. Then, scrape any excess paint from the brush stem against the bottle to remove it. 

4. Test the paint - Apply a small amount of paint to the damaged area to check the colour match. Then, wait for 15 minutes for it to dry. Please be aware that the paint colour can appear different when wet.

5. Apply the paint  - Using the brush, apply thin, light coats of paint using smooth strokes, ensuring the paint remains in the damaged area.  

6. Assess for a second coat - Allow the paint to dry for 15 minutes, and assess whether you need to apply a second coat. 

7. Allow the paint to cure - After you’ve applied the final coat of colour-matched touch-up paint to your Mazda, let the paint cure for 1 hour before applying lacquer or polishing.