The car touch -up pen from NEUFELD® made a very good overall impression in our test. The NEUFELD® touch-up pen is the perfect tool for repairing scratches on the car in just a few minutes. Once applied, the black paint adheres reliably to the scratch. With a quantity of 12 ml, the car touch-up pen provides enough color for a complete touch-up of the paint. The production in Germany stands for the highest quality standards & precise workmanship, which ensures that you can rely on the performance of the product. The paint covers very well with one coat and dries quickly with good ventilation. After curing, we removed the “excess” with a small dab of car polish. Handling is very easy.
Advantages
✅ Sufficient quantity
✅ Effective painting
✅ Lightning fast
Weatherproof ✅ Weatherproof
Disadvantages
❌ Several color variants are desirable
The first impression
Packaging and contents
ℹ️ Here we take a closer look at packaging. Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important factor. In addition, adequate protection of the product must of course also be guaranteed. Are the contents of the packaging complete and does the manufacturer make it as easy as possible for me to use the product straight away?
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Product protection | Very good product protection thanks to sturdy shipping carton | 100 points |
| Sustainability Packaging | The shipping box could have been more compact. | 80 points |
| Package contents & scope | 1 car touch-up pen | 100 points |
| Instructions for use | Product self-explanatory | 100 points |
| Total | 95 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
The shipping carton was undamaged and could be opened easily without tools. The touch-up pen was well packaged. The touch-up pen contains 12 ml. This quantity is sufficient to refresh the paintwork.
Important warnings and information on the composition are printed on the touch-up pen.
The first time in your hand
Product processing and appearance
ℹ️ Before we start the practical test, we take a close look at the workmanship of the products. How high quality are the materials used? Are the look and feel satisfactory?
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Visual appearance | Attractive appearance | 100 points |
| Processing | Very good workmanship | 100 points |
| Stability | Stable | 100 points |
| Sustainability of the product | Produced in Germany – no other details | 90 points |
| Total | 98 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
The touch-up pen is black on the outside and has a simple design. According to the manufacturer, you only need to apply the paint once and it sticks reliably to the scratch. With a quantity of 12 ml , the car touch-up pen provides enough color for a complete touch-up of the paint. To remove excess paint, we used a small amount of car polish after the paint had hardened. Scratches on plastic parts can easily be repaired with the touch-up pen. This touch-up pen is ideal for stone chips or small scratches. The paint has good coverage and is not too runny.
This is what our practical test showed
Does the manufacturer keep its advertising promises?
ℹ️ Our practical test has the highest relevance and therefore weighting. Here, the product has to undergo a wide range of criteria and tests. We check the functions and product promises of the test article.
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Color change due to weathering | No color change | 100 points |
| Handling | Easy handling | 100 points |
| Hold/covering power | Very good | 100 points |
| Result | Very good painting result after the first use | 100 points |
| Brush | Satisfactory, could be a little finer | 90 points |
| Total | 98 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
After extensive practical testing of the touch-up pen from NEUFELD®, we can confirm that the manufacturer largely fulfills its advertising promises. The touch-up pen has a sufficient filling quantity. The brush could be a little finer so that even very small scratches can be filled. The paint retains its color for the most part, which results in a permanently attractive appearance. The user-friendliness of the product is another plus point. To perfect the painting result, we polished the treated surfaces with car polish after the paint had hardened. Our tests showed that the paint is remarkably durable. Despite a wide range of weather conditions, there were no signs of wear. The touch-up pen is ideal for repairing minor scratches. The touch-up pen could even be used on the door rebate. To summarize, we can confirm that the touch-up pen from NEUFELD® essentially lives up to its advertising promises. The combination of easy application, durability and color retention makes the touch-up pen a first-class choice for consumers who value quality and longevity.
Price/performance ratio
and ratings from consumers
ℹ️ Finally, we examine how the product compares to the competition. Can it keep up with the competition in terms of price and quality? Would we generally recommend buying it? We also look at the consumer reviews and check whether the critical and positive reviews are actually justified.
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Price / performance ratio | Very good performance in the lower price segment | 90 points |
| Rating cut | 4.5 out of 5.0 on Amazon | 75 points |
| Total | 83 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
On the Amazon platform, consumers rate the product with an average of 4.5 stars. One common criticism is that the brush could be finer. Many customers like the ease of use. In our practical test, we were able to confirm that the application was good and that the brush could be finer.
Prices of up to €10 are charged on the Internet for equivalent products. Very inexpensive products are available from as little as €7. The touch-up pen from NEUFELD® is therefore currently in the lower price segment with a price of €7.59. For the quality and performance received, the price-performanceratio is good.
Overall result
| Weighting | Score achieved* | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. packaging & contents | 20% | 95 points |
| 2. product processing & appearance | 20% | 98 points |
| 3. in the practical test | 45% | 98 points |
| 4. price/performance & consumer ratings | 15% | 83 points |
| Total | 95 points |
