Scratch repair pens. - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

ekcobeach · 12th Feb 2009, 6:23 pm

Just thought i'd share what i consider to be the ultimate scratch cover.I discovered these (Guardsman Touch-up pens) at a car boot amongst some house clearance stuff.These things are brilliant for refurbishing scratched woodies.I've been so pleased with the results that i thought i'd get some more for when i run out.I didn't expect to find them that easily because they are made in the USA but found some on eBay.They come in packs of three,light medium and dark.You can build up the colour slowly if need be.I think these are permanent because they don't wipe off at the first hint of a polish.Much better than traditional woodstains.I highly recommend these.They are not cheap but well worth the money.No connection with the company. Colin.

Nickthedentist · 12th Feb 2009, 6:27 pm

Thanks Colin.

Roughly how much do they cost?

Cheers,
Nick.

Oldtimer74 · 12th Feb 2009, 7:16 pm

I find that MR SHEEN CLASSIC TOPPS SCRATCH COVER is excellent for this job.
Pat G3IKR

ekcobeach · 12th Feb 2009, 8:41 pm

Hi Nick, I believe they were around £5.72 plus the postage.A little dear at £3.00 but if you buy two packs the postage is only charged once. Colin.

mickjjo · 12th Feb 2009, 8:46 pm

It is worth checking your local Pound shops for this sort of thing! My branch of "99p Stores" does Furniture Scratch Away pens in light, medium and dark shades at 99p for a set of 3, They work brilliantly.....

.

Regards, Mick.

howard · 12th Feb 2009, 9:24 pm

Hello,

Liberon do a range of touch up pens, I managed to buy several cheap from a hardware shop which closed down recently. They're quite expensive at hardware shops eg: Robert Dyas, but can be found discounted on eBay. They are very good although Topps scratch cover usually does the job just as well.

Howard

http://www.liberon.co.uk/gallery_fil...7757/10873.pdf

chipp1968 · 12th Feb 2009, 11:39 pm

I usd them to great affect on my bush tv1 . saying that i found the colour maching poor , and it depends on what light you view it in . Try to just enter the scratch ,and not on the good parts . They do build up with applications , and are soluable in spirits.

12th Feb 2009, 6:23 pm	#1
ekcobeach Rest in Peace Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Wilmington, East Sussex, UK. Posts: 230	Scratch repair pens. Just thought i'd share what i consider to be the ultimate scratch cover.I discovered these (Guardsman Touch-up pens) at a car boot amongst some house clearance stuff.These things are brilliant for refurbishing scratched woodies.I've been so pleased with the results that i thought i'd get some more for when i run out.I didn't expect to find them that easily because they are made in the USA but found some on eBay.They come in packs of three,light medium and dark.You can build up the colour slowly if need be.I think these are permanent because they don't wipe off at the first hint of a polish.Much better than traditional woodstains.I highly recommend these.They are not cheap but well worth the money.No connection with the company. Colin.

12th Feb 2009, 6:27 pm	#2
Nickthedentist Dekatron Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oxford, UK. Posts: 17,846	Re: Scratch repair pens. Thanks Colin. Roughly how much do they cost? Cheers, Nick.

12th Feb 2009, 7:16 pm	#3
Oldtimer74 Rest in Peace Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Worcester, Worcestershire, UK. Posts: 330	Re: Scratch repair pens. I find that MR SHEEN CLASSIC TOPPS SCRATCH COVER is excellent for this job. Pat G3IKR

12th Feb 2009, 8:41 pm	#4
ekcobeach Rest in Peace Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Wilmington, East Sussex, UK. Posts: 230	Re: Scratch repair pens. Hi Nick, I believe they were around £5.72 plus the postage.A little dear at £3.00 but if you buy two packs the postage is only charged once. Colin.

12th Feb 2009, 8:46 pm	#5
mickjjo Rest in Peace Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Dartford, Kent, UK. Posts: 1,661	Re: Scratch repair pens. It is worth checking your local Pound shops for this sort of thing! My branch of "99p Stores" does Furniture Scratch Away pens in light, medium and dark shades at 99p for a set of 3, They work brilliantly...... Regards, Mick. Attached Thumbnails

12th Feb 2009, 9:24 pm	#6
howard Nonode Join Date: May 2005 Location: Godalming, Surrey, UK. Posts: 2,593	Re: Scratch repair pens. Hello, Liberon do a range of touch up pens, I managed to buy several cheap from a hardware shop which closed down recently. They're quite expensive at hardware shops eg: Robert Dyas, but can be found discounted on eBay. They are very good although Topps scratch cover usually does the job just as well. Howard http://www.liberon.co.uk/gallery_fil...7757/10873.pdf

12th Feb 2009, 11:39 pm	#7
chipp1968 Rest in Peace Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Somerset, UK. Posts: 2,356	Re: Scratch repair pens. I usd them to great affect on my bush tv1 . saying that i found the colour maching poor , and it depends on what light you view it in . Try to just enter the scratch ,and not on the good parts . They do build up with applications , and are soluable in spirits.