Every fitted job throws up the same two finishing problems, whatever the brief was: a screw head left showing somewhere it shouldn't, and a chip, scratch or knock picked up somewhere between the workshop and the wall. Most vans are stocked for one of those problems and not the other. This is about stocking for both, with one matched system, so you're not making a second trip or reaching for filler that doesn't match.
The two repairs that show up on almost every job
Exposed screw heads. Cabinet backs, shelf ends, carcass joins — somewhere on most jobs, a screw ends up visible where it shouldn't be. A self-adhesive cap that's actually colour-matched to the board is the difference between a finish that looks factory-made and one that looks patched.
Chips, scratches and knocks. Boards get marked in transit, on site, or during install itself — corners catch door frames, panels get set down on grit, edges pick up a scuff. A wax crayon matched to the same board colour fills and blends the mark rather than leaving a visible repair.
Carry a cap without a crayon and you can hide the screws but not the scratch on the panel next to them. Carry a crayon without a cap and the reverse is true. Most vans end up with one or the other, built up ad hoc over time — which is really the gap here: nobody's stocking for both problems as a single kit.
One colour code, two products
KwikCaps screw caps and KwikCaps wax crayons were developed as a matched pair, not two separate product lines that happen to share a name. Both are mapped to the same Egger and Finsa board codes, with a growing range of Kronospan matches being added. Find your board's code once and you've got both the cap and the crayon that match it — no cross-referencing two different colour systems, no guessing whether "Cashmere Grey" from one supplier is the same "Cashmere Grey" from another.
That matters more in a van than it does browsing online at a desk. On site, under bad light, with a client waiting, being able to read one code off a sample sheet and know it covers both the screw and the scratch is worth more than a slightly wider colour range that doesn't line up between products.
What's actually in the kit
| Item | Why it's in the van |
|---|---|
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KwikCaps self-adhesive screw caps 13mm, 14mm & 20mm, 300+ colours |
Peel-and-stick, no tools, covers exposed screw heads in seconds. |
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KwikCaps wax touch-up crayons 22 colours, board-matched |
Draws into scratches, nicks and chips; softens on application, hardens to a near-solid finish. |
| 20-colour RAL wax crayon match kits Neutral set or dark-shade wood set |
A broad-spectrum backup for boards outside your usual colour range, so you're covered even off your regular jobs. |
| Wax crayon applicator tool | Gets a cleaner, more controlled repair than working the wax in by hand alone. |
| A4 fold-out sample sheet | Keep it in the van; match a board's 3-digit code on site before you order, rather than guessing from memory. |
Building your starting colour range
You don't need all 300-plus cap colours or all 22 crayon shades in the van — that's a stockroom problem, not a van problem. A workable starting point most fitters land on:
- Your two or three most-ordered whites (matched in both cap and crayon)
- Your two or three most-ordered greys
- The oak tones you see most often across your regular jobs
- A 20-colour RAL crayon kit as a catch-all for anything outside that core range
- The sample sheet, so you can match an unfamiliar board on site rather than after the fact
That covers the large majority of jobs without turning the van into a warehouse. Once you know which colours actually come up in your work, it's easy to add to the range.
Why this is worth setting up properly
A mismatched screw cap or a filler that doesn't quite blend is the kind of thing a client notices even if they don't say anything. Getting both fixes right, on the day, in a matching colour, is what separates a finish that reads as professional from one that reads as "good enough." It also means fewer callbacks for the small stuff — a return trip for one visible screw or one scuffed panel costs more in time than the parts ever would.
If you're a fitter, joiner or furniture manufacturer ordering at volume rather than one job at a time, it's worth getting in touch directly — we can talk through board matches for the ranges you work with most and set you up so reordering your regular colours is quick.
Browse the full KwikCaps screw cap range, the wax crayon range, or filter straight to Egger-matched and Finsa-matched caps. For trade enquiries and bulk board-matching, get in touch here.
Related reading
- How to repair scratches and chips with a furniture wax crayon — the step-by-step technique, plus the full Egger colour-match tables.
- Hidden fixings without the hidden costs — when a colour-matched cap beats a concealed connector system, and when it doesn't.
FAQs
What's the difference between KwikCaps screw caps and KwikCaps wax crayons?
Screw caps are self-adhesive covers for exposed screw heads. Wax crayons are a soft, colour-matched wax for scratches, chips and dents. Most jobs need both.
Do the caps and crayons come in matching colours?
Yes — both are mapped to the same Egger, Finsa and growing Kronospan board codes, so one code matches both products.
What sizes do the screw caps come in?
13mm, 14mm and 20mm as standard, with custom sizes and colours available on request.
How many colours should I stock in the van?
Most fitters cover the bulk of their work with their two or three most-used whites and greys, a couple of common oak tones, and a 20-colour RAL crayon kit as backup — rather than carrying the full range.
Can KwikCaps match Kronospan boards too?
The range is expanding to include a growing number of Kronospan matches alongside the existing Egger and Finsa colours.