Touch-up pens for gates and doors – choosing and applying RAL colours correctly
Repair scratches, protect edges, match powder coating colors: Here you will find all the important RAL touch-up pens from our “Touch-up pens for gates & doors” collection – with applications, tips, and direct links.
Why touch-up pens? (Benefits & Uses)
Touch-up pens are the quickest solution for concealing scratches, stone chips or mounting edges on sectional doors and industrial doors – without the need for complete repainting.
They protect the surface from corrosion, enhance the appearance and resale value, and – thanks to RAL – match powder-coated panels precisely.
Typical locations: cut edges, screw heads, butt edges on panels, frames, running rails, cover profiles.
Selection guide: RAL colours & substrates
1) Hue
Gray tones (RAL 7016, 7035, 7024) predominate for gates. Green tones (RAL 6024, 6029, 6032) are often used for outdoor facilities and fence/gate combinations.
2) Subsurface
- Galvanized / powder-coated steel: Clean the surface, degrease it, sand it (P800–1000), then paint it.
- Powder-coated aluminum: clean smoothly, use primer if necessary.
- Stainless steel / bare edge: lightly sand, dust-free, apply thinly – preferably two thin coats.
3) Gloss & Durability
Our pens are designed for outdoor durability . High-gloss coatings may require a second coat for uniform reflection.
GREY family (RAL 7000–7047) – Products & Links
Gray tones are standard in the industrial sector. Here are the most important touch-up pens – directly linked:
| RAL | Designation | Direct link | Typical application |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7047 | Telegray 4 | to the product | bright, modern panel colors |
| 7046 | Telegray 2 | to the product | subtle accents, profiles |
| 7045 | Telegray 1 | to the product | Neutral gray, versatile |
| 7044 | Silk grey | to the product | light, warm gray |
| 7043 | Traffic gray B | to the product | industrial, neutral |
| 7042 | Traffic gray A | to the product | Profile/frame cover |
| 7040 | Window gray | to the product | Window/door profiles |
| 7039 | Quartz gray | to the product | architectural, noble |
| 7038 | Agate gray | to the product | light grey for indoors |
| 7037 | Dusty gray | to the product | inconspicuous repairs |
| 7035 | Light gray | to the product · further variant | common goal color |
| 7034 | yellow-grey | to the product | warm, harmonious |
| 7033 | Cement gray | to the product | Concrete look, technical rooms |
| 7032 | Pebble grey | to the product | neutral, close to 7035 |
| 7031 | Blue-gray | to the product | cool undertone |
| 7030 | Stone gray | to the product | classic, high-quality |
| 7026 | Granite gray | to the product | dark, technical |
| 7024 | Graphite gray | to the product | often found in industrial doors |
| 7022 | Umbra Gray | to the product | earthy gray tone |
| 7021 | Black-gray | to the product | very dark, modern |
| 7016 | Anthracite gray | to the product | Top favorite for goals |
| 7015 | Slate gray | to the product | cool, elegant |
| 7013 | brown-gray | to the product | warm, subtle |
| 7012 | Basalt gray | to the product | near anthracite, milder |
| 7011 | Iron gray | to the product | technical systems |
| 7010 | Tent gray | to the product | dark, inconspicuous |
| 7009 | Green-grey | to the product | Gray tone with green |
| 7008 | Khaki gray | to the product | earthy, outdoor |
| 7006 | beige-gray | to the product | warm, facade |
| 7005 | Mouse gray | to the product | neutral, classic |
| 7004 | Signal gray | to the product | bright technical tone |
| 7003 | Moss gray | to the product | grey-green, nature reference |
| 7002 | Olive gray | to the product | dampened, robust |
| 7001 | silver gray | to the product | bright, friendly |
| 7000 | Squirrel grey | to the product | cool base tone |
GREEN/TURQUOISE family (RAL 6022–6034) – Products & Links
Popular for outdoor facilities, fences, and industrial gates with a natural or corporate identity theme. The most important pins:
| RAL | Designation | Direct link | Mission |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6034 | Pastel turquoise | to the product | accentuated, indoor/outdoor |
| 6033 | Mint turquoise | to the product | fresh, modern |
| 6032 | Signal green | to the product | Signal/safety areas |
| 6031 | Bronze green | to the product | steamed, outdoor |
| 6029 | Mint green | to the product | fresh green tone |
| 6028 | Pine green | to the product | close to nature, fence/gate |
| 6027 | Light green | to the product | bright accents |
| 6026 | Opal Green | to the product | strong, high-quality |
| 6025 | Fern green | to the product | Garden/Industrial Outdoor |
| 6024 | Traffic green | to the product | clear, CI green |
| 6022 | brown olive | to the product | earthy, inconspicuous |
Top recommendations (common goal colors)
- RAL 7016 Anthracite Grey – modern standard for industrial sectional doors: to the touch-up pen .
- RAL 7035 Light grey – often used in halls, neutral and light: Variant 1 · Variant 2 .
- RAL 7024 Graphite Grey – dark, elegant tone for technical/design facades: to the touch-up pen .
- RAL 7001 Silver Grey – friendly, matches aluminum attachments: to the touch-up pen .
- RAL 6024 Traffic Green – clear paint for outdoor areas: to the touch-up pen .
How‑to: Applying touch-up pen – step by step
- Cleaning & degreasing: Clean the surface with a mild cleaner and degrease with isopropanol.
- Sanding (fine): Lightly mattify the scratched area with P800–P1000, remove dust.
- Test line: Check the color on a hidden area.
- Application: Shake the touch-up pen well and apply a thin layer. Several thin coats will prevent runs.
- Allow to dry: 20–60 minutes depending on the environment; apply a second coat if necessary.
- Finish: Allow to cure, optionally gently polish (high-gloss surfaces).
Pro tip: Color-match the screw heads before assembly to ensure the front surfaces remain homogeneous.
Practical examples (Mainz/Wiesbaden & Rhine-Main)
Workshop Mainz-Hechtsheim
Butt edge on sectional door (RAL 7016) retrofitted: sanded, degreased, with Anthracite grey repaired – visually “disappeared” within 30 minutes.
Logistics company Wiesbaden-East
Screw heads and scratches on frames (RAL 7035) with Light grey retouched; trim in Graphite grey adjusted.
Rheinhessen outdoor area
Fence/gate combination with accents in Traffic green and Mint green – CI-compliant look, quickly implemented.
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find the right RAL color?
Either on the nameplate/property documentation or by comparing with RAL charts. For doors, 7016, 7035, and 7024 are very common.
Does the touch-up pen stick to powder-coated surfaces?
Yes – with proper preparation (cleaning, light sanding, degreasing). Apply a thin layer, preferably twice.
What to do if the damage is deeper?
Fill any indentations if necessary (putty knife/primer pen), then use a touch-up pen. If rust is at risk, contact a specialist.
Can I customize the color of screw heads?
Clear – clamp the screw, apply a thin coat of touch-up paint to the head, let it dry, and install. This ensures the front remains uniform.
Inside or outside – does it make a difference?
Our RAL markers are weatherproof. When using them outdoors, please consider the matching materials (e.g., stainless steel for coastal/industrial areas).
All extracted product links (compact)
The following articles from the “Touch-up Pens Gates & Doors” collection have been linked:
- RAL 7047 Telegrey 4
- RAL 7046 Telegrey 2
- RAL 7045 Telegrey 1
- RAL 7044 Silk Grey
- RAL 7043 Traffic Grey B
- RAL 7042 Traffic Grey A
- RAL 7040 Window Grey
- RAL 7039 Quartz Grey
- RAL 7038 Agate Grey
- RAL 7037 Dusty Grey
- RAL 7035 Light Grey (Var. 2)
- RAL 7035 Light Grey
- RAL 7034 Yellow-grey
- RAL 7033 Cement Grey
- RAL 7032 Pebble Grey
- RAL 7031 Blue-grey
- RAL 7030 Stone Grey
- RAL 7026 Granite Grey
- RAL 7024 Graphite Grey
- RAL 7022 Umbra Grey
- RAL 7021 Black Grey
- RAL 7016 anthracite grey
- RAL 7015 Slate Grey
- RAL 7013 brown grey
- RAL 7012 Basalt Grey
- RAL 7011 Iron Grey
- RAL 7010 Tent Grey
- RAL 7009 Green-grey
- RAL 7008 Khaki Grey
- RAL 7006 beige grey
- RAL 7005 Mouse Grey
- RAL 7004 Signal Grey
- RAL 7003 Moss Grey
- RAL 7002 Olive Grey
- RAL 7001 Silver Grey
- RAL 7000 Squirrel Grey
- RAL 6034 Pastel turquoise
- RAL 6033 Mint Turquoise
- RAL 6032 Signal Green
- RAL 6031 Bronze Green
- RAL 6029 Mint Green
- RAL 6028 Pine Green
- RAL 6027 Light Green
- RAL 6026 Opal Green
- RAL 6025 Fern Green
- RAL 6024 Traffic Green
- RAL 6022 Brown Olive
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