FAQ - Frequently asked questions

The color code of your car is on the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number). This is a sticker or plate in the car. The location varies depending on the make and model. Common locations include: driver’s door, under the hood, and in the trunk (near the spare tire). If you can’t find it, check the manual or contact the dealer.

2K automotive paint has a long shelf life, provided the hardener hasn’t been mixed into the paint. Once the hardener is mixed with the paint, 2K paint is only usable for 24 hours.

Yes, bedliner paint is also known as a cargo bed coating. Due to its anti-slip texture and wear resistance, 2K paint is used in cargo beds as well.

In 99.9% of cases, your car has a high-gloss clear coat. Only a few sports cars and supercars have a matte or satin finish clear coat.

Yes, you should use clear coat over 1K automotive paint to protect the color. When buying clear coat, you have options such as high-gloss, satin, and matte, as well as 1K and 2K. 2K clear coat is the original factory high-gloss finish and is the most commonly chosen varnish.

Where to buy touch-up pens by color code, RAL number, or in standard colors? CROP is the place where you can buy touch-up pens from a wide range of options. Each touch-up pen comes with a small pot and brush, making it known as a car touch-up pen

A touch-up pen is an excellent tool for small damage to your car. They are filled with car paint in a convenient size, allowing you to easily and precisely touch up scratches and small spots. With a touch-up pen, you can quickly and effectively give your car a fresh appearance. This way, your car will look as good as new!

A touch-up pen is a handy tool for fixing small scratches on your car. These pens contain car paint in a pen or marker size, allowing you to work precisely on specific areas. At CROP, you can easily order touch-up pens through our user-friendly webshop. This way, your car will look as good as new!

A touch-up pen is a fantastic tool for quickly and effectively repairing small damages to your car's paint. These pens contain car paint in a convenient pen size, allowing you to focus on specific areas without worrying about mess. Make sure the surface is clean and dry before you start, and apply the paint in thin layers for the best results. This way, your car will look as good as new!

A touch-up pen is a handy tool for repairing small scratches and stone chips on your car. The pen contains car paint in an easy-to-handle format, allowing you to work precisely on specific areas without hassle. With a touch-up pen, you can quickly and effectively fix small damages, keeping your car looking as good as new!

A touch-up pen is a great tool for quickly repairing small scratches and stone chips on your car. These pens contain car paint in a pen or marker format, allowing you to easily and precisely apply it to damaged areas. Be sure to shake the pen well before use and apply the paint in thin layers for the best result. This way, your car will look as good as new, and you'll be back on the road in no time!

A touch-up pen is a fantastic tool for quickly and easily repairing small paint damage on your car. This handy pen contains car paint, allowing you to touch up with precision without making a mess. Make sure the surface is clean and dry before you start. Apply the paint with smooth, steady strokes on the damaged area and allow it to dry properly. This way, you can be sure your car will look as good as new!

A touch-up pen is a handy tool for quickly repairing small scratches and damage on your car. The price of a touch-up pen can vary depending on the brand and the specific color you need, but in general, they are very affordable. With a touch-up pen, you have a cost-effective solution at hand to make your car look as good as new!

A touch-up pen is a great solution for hiding small scratches on your car. Make sure the surface is clean and dry before you begin. Shake the touch-up pen well and gently apply the paint to the damaged area. Allow it to dry for a while, and repeat if necessary for optimal coverage. This way, you can keep your car's paint in top condition! 

When choosing between a touch-up brush and a paint pen, it depends on what you need. A touch-up brush is useful for repairing small scratches and stone chips. These brushes contain car paint in a pen or marker format, allowing for precise work on specific areas. A paint pen typically has a finer tip, making it ideal for filling thin scratches with accuracy. Both options are effective for restoring your car’s appearance, but your choice should depend on the size and nature of the damage.

When you should apply clear coat depends on the base coat you're spraying over. You need to apply clear coat when the color coat is dry. This ensures better adhesion of the clear layer and prevents it from "reacting," burning in, or cracking with the paint.

A frequently asked question is whether you need to sand before applying clear coat. The answer is: No. We do not recommend sanding before applying clear coat. If you sand the car paint before the clear coat, the sanding marks will remain visible. That’s why we advise against sanding before applying the clear coat.

Yes, you can polish clear coat to remove scratches or orange peel and to enhance the gloss. Keep in mind that for freshly applied clear coat, you should wait at least 24 hours before polishing.

There are several reasons to use clear coat in a spray can. Besides being extremely easy to apply as a spray, you also don't need any special tools or a spray gun. Anyone can use a clear coat spray can!

Why use clear coat in a can? Because it allows you to apply the transparent lacquer with a spray gun. You pour the clear coat from the can into the spray gun for application. The main reasons to use clear coat from a can are its higher coverage efficiency and the ability to spray more evenly and professionally.

Are there adhesive residues on your car from a sticker or car wrap? Removing adhesive residues from the car can be tricky without damaging the paint. To remove adhesive residues without scratching, it’s best to use a caramel wheel. This is a rubber grinding wheel specifically designed to remove adhesive residues without damaging the car paint

Once the primer is dry, you need to sand it. Sanding the primer smooths the surface and lightly roughens the primer layer. This helps the color car paint or 2K paint adhere better to the primer. If you don’t sand the primer, the paint will not adhere as well to the base coat.

Basically, primer is necessary to ensure the paint adheres to the surface according to the RAL number. However, if you're spraying this paint over existing paint that is already in good condition, it is not necessary to use a primer. If you're unsure whether a bonding primer is needed, we always recommend using it! Sand off any loose paint first and apply a primer for the best adhesion and durability of the spray paint.

For some car paint colors, it's important to use the right color primer. In this case, grey primer is the most commonly chosen color for the base coat. 

No, no primer is needed over a rust converter. As the name suggests, it encapsulates and transforms the rust into a primer-like layer, preventing further rusting of the surface. You can directly apply car paint, 2K paint, or a coating over a rust converter. 

Primer ensures the adhesion of the color paint you want to spray. For this reason, you apply filler first and then primer, so that the color paint adheres properly to the primer. 

Before using a spray can, make sure to shake it well. When spraying with a spray can, always work in a space that is at room temperature. The spray can itself should also be at room temperature.

A 400ml spray can covers approximately 1.5 to 2 m², depending on the material porosity and layer thickness. For larger projects or multiple layers, we recommend accounting for an extra 10% to ensure you don't run out halfway through.

The drying time of RAL spray paint depends on temperature, layer thickness, humidity, and the temperature of the object you're spraying. These factors can affect the drying time of the car paint. However, this RAL paint is known for its quick drying time. This means the paint will be dust-dry after 10 minutes and can be overpainted with clear coat after 15 minutes.

Finishing RAL color paint with a clear coat is always a good idea! However, if you're using the spray paint indoors, it’s not immediately necessary to protect the color from external influences. If you're using the RAL paint outdoors, where it needs to be more resistant to weather, acids, scratches, and impacts, we always recommend spraying a clear coat over the RAL paint!

This depends on the size of the damage, the type of paint, the surface, and your spraying technique. For a small panel like a mirror cap, you'll need approximately 100–150 ml; for a door handle or trim, about 100 ml; for a bumper corner or fender, around 200–300 ml; for an entire bumper, 400–500 ml; and for a full door or hood, approximately 500–700 ml. For a full respray of the car, this can add up to around 3–4 liters, depending on the color and coverage. We always recommend calculating 10% extra to ensure you don’t run out halfway through.

24 hours. After activating the 2K spray can, the two components will mix, starting the curing process, making the spray can usable for 24 hours.