Own a car? This $17 purchase could prevent a ton of frustration later – and it’s genuinely fun to use

Your car’s paint has a tough job. Not only does it have to look good 24/7, it also has to face relentless abuse from flying rock chips, careless strangers and all kinds of weather-based mayhem.

Inevitably, your front fascia will feature more white spots than George Clooney’s chin – and that’s not including the big scratch your dog left by the tailgate.

That’s why everyone should have a $17 OEM paint pen like this. Just polish the scratch, paint over it with the pen and voilà. It won’t look like a $1,500 paint job, but it’s way cheaper (and more fun).

– Chris Butsch, Contributor