Touch-Up Paint for Jet Black iPhone?

[NJRonbo]

Got a nice little scratch on the side of my iPhone 7 Plus.

Black magic marker only temporarily covered it up, but eventually wore out.

Is there a brush-on paint for metallic surfaces that you would recommend?

Thank you in advance

 

[johnnylarue]

Got a nice little scratch on the side of my iPhone 7 Plus.

Black magic marker only temporarily covered it up, but eventually wore out.

Is there a brush-on paint for metallic surfaces that you would recommend?

Thank you in advance

I wonder if black nail polish would work? Whatever the case, you have my sympathy and respect for rocking the "Fabergé egg" of iPhone finishes.

 

[44267547]

Got a nice little scratch on the side of my iPhone 7 Plus.

Black magic marker only temporarily covered it up, but eventually wore out.

Is there a brush-on paint for metallic surfaces that you would recommend?

Thank you in advance

If you use touch up paint for your iPhone, it will hurt the value if you re-sell it. No one wants an iPhone with paint on it. If it scratches, so be it. Others may not mind the scratches versus paint. It's an iPhone, not a car.

 

[McPhallus]

Might be worth trying automotive touch up paint. It will have built-in clear coat and would be very durable.

 

[eyoungren]

Got a nice little scratch on the side of my iPhone 7 Plus.

Black magic marker only temporarily covered it up, but eventually wore out.

Is there a brush-on paint for metallic surfaces that you would recommend?

Thank you in advance

This was the hot item back with the iPhone 5 and Scuffgate.

Birchwood Casey Super Black Touchup Pen. You can get one online for around $5-9. Keep in mind that it's actual PAINT, not ink or anything like that.

 

[NJRonbo]

Thanks for the tips on the various paints. Not particularly worried about the resale value.

I can sell it on Gazelle, and I would only lose $50 for a touched-up painted iPhone.

 

[longpath]

This was the hot item back with the iPhone 5 and Scuffgate.

Birchwood Casey Super Black Touchup Pen. You can get one online for around $5-9. Keep in mind that it's actual PAINT, not ink or anything like that.

I'm considering BW Casey Aluminum Black Touch-Up 3 oz for much the same purpose, as I learned the hard way that the finish on my 7 got trashed while inside a minimalist case (prefer not to say what brand, embarrassed enough as it is).

 

[SDColorado]

I'm considering BW Casey Aluminum Black Touch-Up 3 oz for much the same purpose, as I learned the hard way that the finish on my 7 got trashed while inside a minimalist case (prefer not to say what brand, embarrassed enough as it is).

I have used this on black anodized aluminum parts in the past. Not sure how it will work on the iPhone, but worth a shot. The good thing, if it does work, is that it’s not paint and won’t just chip off or expand.

https://www.birchwoodcasey.com/geta...82c-5c0a48cd2cbd/Aluminum-Black-Touch-Up.aspx

 

[BugeyeSTI]

Automotive paint supply stores can custom match any color you want.. If you don’t mind it not looking perfect, you’re good to go