Not sure if anyone has posted this on here yet but I thought I would. Sharpie makes paint pens in different colors and tips. You can get tip ranging from extra fine to large. And they make the paint pens in Acrylic or Enamels. Found some at our local art store and they work great for details.
Sharpie markers in many situations don’t react well with paints or overcoats. The colors will bleed through and cause an otherwise excellent paint job go bad. It may not happen immediately, but over time as the chemical reaction has time to happen.
They are perfect for detailing knobs and levers, but when you use them for anything more than that just remember you are taking a potential risk.
Look at getting the art pens that are India Ink, these too are available in assorted colors and don’t react adversely with paints of sealers.
My recent blog post on Detailing Pens might be of use to you.
[dto:],I found out the hard way…black sharpies tend to also turn dark purple over time as well…
I haven’t seen these yet, but I believe they are “paint” pens similar to Tamiya’s paint markers, not the regular Sharpie markers, and may behave differently.
You’re right Phil. These aren’t regular Sharpies. These are real paint pens. They come in acrylic and enamels. I’ll try to post a pic tomorrow.
I’ve got to go to Michael’s tomorrow and check these out!
Ball point pens don’t work so well…
Craft stores like Michaels sell very fine tipped pens with silver and gold colors. I use these frequently for fine detail and have never had a problem with them hurting paint underneath.
Yeah, the black, thicker markers do have a purple cast, but that is an interesting patina for special uses. Don’t use it a lot, but have used it in small amounts on “burned or overheated metal.”
I also keep a very fine point white marker for spots where I need a very fine white line. This stuff does not cover well, but I can make a more uniform line than my other alternative, the “toothpick point” paint brush.
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