[Daily Knowledge] What is the difference between the use of scratch repair wax and scratch pen?
Scratch repair wax
1. Principle
- It mainly contains fine polishing agents , which can smooth out and fill in some very fine scratches or "hairlines" on the surface of the car paint.
- Suitable for shallow scratches that do not damage the primer.
2. Scope of application
- Nail scratches
- Fine lines left by car wash
- Minor abrasions
3. Usage
- Wash and dry the car body .
- Apply an appropriate amount of repair wax on a soft dry cloth or sponge.
- Rub gently in circular motions in the direction of the scratch.
- Wait a few moments for the wax to work.
- Polish with a clean soft cloth until shiny .
- The visual effect can be repeated many times.
4. Effect
- It can "smooth out" minor scratches, making them less noticeable and improving gloss.
- Limited effectiveness on deeper scratches that have penetrated the paint.
Scratch repair pen
1. Principle
- Mainly used for color matching and covering , it contains paint that is close to the original color of the car.
- For use in repairing deep or significant scratches (where visible through the primer or substrate).
2. Scope of application
- Obvious linear scratches
- Scars that have penetrated the paint layer
3. Usage
- Clean the scratched area to make sure it is free of oil and dust.
- Shake the repair pen well (some need to be shaken first).
- Lightly "trace" along the scratches and apply paint.
- Wait for the paint to dry (tens of minutes to 1 hour).
- You can repeat the application as needed, or use fine sandpaper to smooth it out.
- Finally, you can wax it to enhance the gloss.
4. Effect
- Covers deeper scratches and prevents further rust.
- Although the color is close to the original paint, there may still be color differences or traces if you look closely.
Simple comparison
| project | Scratch repair wax | Scratch repair pen |
|---|---|---|
| principle | Micro grinding, polishing, filling | Paint color touch-up, cover |
| Applicable scratches | Very light, undamaged paint | Darker, damaged paint |
| Difficulty of operation | Simple, similar to waxing | Be careful when coloring to avoid spills |
| Effect | Smoothes fine lines and improves radiance | Cover obvious scratches and prevent rust |
suggestion
- Small, superficial scratches → Try scratch repair wax first.
- Scratches that are obvious, grooved to the touch, or show through the paint → Use a scratch repair pen.
- If the scratches are very serious or the damage is large, it is recommended to have the sheet metal painted by a professional .
