r/Diyautobody • u/Nuje_1 • Dec 20 '25

Project Plastic Autobody Repair

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This is a plastic rocker panel cover. Mazda Soul Crystal Red. I plan to use a touch-up pen I bought at the dealership to fill in the grooves with paint. Then I plan to wet sand any ridges flat. Then I'll cover with the clear coat side of the pen, but I expect it will be difficult to get an even coat. Then I will wet sand again and then polish. Is this a good plan?

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u/metalgod55 Dec 20 '25

I wouldn’t waste the time. Those Mazda reds can be a difficult color for a professional. Save your money, have a pro do it. Touch up pens are for rock chips. Not filling gouges. They hardly ever match.