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Read entire directions before beginning.
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Surface Preparation
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All surfaces must be dry, clean, and free from all dirt, oil, grease, and wax.
1. Wash surfaces with soap and water; then dry completely.
a. For best results, use wax and grease remover or Prep Solvent with lint free towel (optional).
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Loading the Paint Pen
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The paint pen features a spring valve tip that releases paint from the body when pressed.
1. Shake pen (with cap on) until ball rattles freely.
2. Remove cap and press the spring loaded tip on a flat practice surface until paint flows through.
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Gray Acrylic Lacquer Primer Application
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1. Load the Paint Pen.
2. Apply waiting 5-10 minutes between each coat. Apply medium coats on the total repair area until completely covered.
3. Wait 30 minutes before sanding with 600 grit wet sandpaper or applying color. Do not use prep solvent over fresh primer.
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Colored Basecoat Application
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1. Thoroughly shake Paint Pen before applying.
2. Load the Paint Pen.
3. Apply waiting 5 minutes between each coat. Apply as many light to medium coats as necessary to completely cover the repair area. Do not wet sand or use prep solvent between coats of basecoat.
a. Especially with silvers and other metallic colors, the color can be lightened by applying lighter coats and darkened by applying heavier coats. Use a test surface to know which is needed.
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Acrylic Lacquer Clear Application
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1. Assure that it has been at least one hour after the last coat of basecoat to apply the clearcoat.
2. Apply waiting 10-20 minutes between each coat. Apply 2-3 coats of clearcoat using a light dabbing motion as to not disturb the basecoat.
3. Wait one day to use the Rubbing Compound to bring out a higher gloss level. Do not wax the repair for one month.
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