Ben Posted August 22, 2015 Posted August 22, 2015 What are you guys using for either a chrome or aluminum, fine point paint marker that will not rub off if you touch it?
uncle potts Posted August 22, 2015 Posted August 22, 2015 I've used them with no problem. If I remember correctly, I got mine at the Wal-mart in the craft dept.
chunkypeanutbutter Posted August 22, 2015 Posted August 22, 2015 Yep, WalMart craft department. I think they're only $2-$3. Move fast with them, though. Slow down for even a second and the paint will pool.
Ben Posted August 22, 2015 Author Posted August 22, 2015 What is the name brand? Are they "chrome", "aluminum" or just "silver"?
my66s55 Posted August 22, 2015 Posted August 22, 2015 (edited) I use a Pilot brand extra fine point marker. I just picked up a new one today at Hobby Lobby for $3.49 without a coupon. It lasts quite a while and is also great for touching up chrome where the sprew connected and chipped the chrome when it was cut off. Edited August 22, 2015 by my66s55
Snake45 Posted August 22, 2015 Posted August 22, 2015 Silver Sharpie, sold 2 or 4 to a pack, in the same section of Walmart where the rest of the pens and markers are. They are simply wonderful. Been using them for about 5 or 6 years now and have worn out at least half a dozen. For some things, there just is no easier, faster, cheaper, or frankly BETTER way to get the job done.
chunkypeanutbutter Posted August 22, 2015 Posted August 22, 2015 I think they're called "Painter's Choice" or "Painter's Touch" or something. I use them over Sharpies because I handle my models a lot and they're actual paint and not ink. They also take clearcoat well after drying.I'd call the color more of a polished aluminum rather than chrome.
Jordan White Posted August 22, 2015 Posted August 22, 2015 I like to use the metallic silver Recollections brand markers from Micheals. Medium point seems to be the best balance between area and precision.
jbwelda Posted August 22, 2015 Posted August 22, 2015 those silver sharpies don't even come close to chrome. more like dull silver. at least the ones I have and have had. if there is something that actually blends with chrome plating I would like to know about it.jb
martinfan5 Posted August 22, 2015 Posted August 22, 2015 Pilot Silver Marker , I get it at Hobby Lobby
Snake45 Posted August 22, 2015 Posted August 22, 2015 The Silver Sharpies seem to have paint, not ink, in them. The stuff seems very, very similar to Testor Chrome Silver paint, except without brush marks and it actually dries. They also don't smell like regular ink Sharpies.
Ben Posted August 22, 2015 Author Posted August 22, 2015 Thanks guys, this information is very helpful! I'm actually wanting them to paint the raised areas on vector wheels. I plan on shooting the wheel semi gloss black and then using the marker to paint the raised areas, silver.
sjordan2 Posted August 22, 2015 Posted August 22, 2015 (edited) The brightest silver I've seen is fine-point Prismacolor Premier, PM 118, metallic silver . Got it at Hobby Lobby. Edited August 22, 2015 by sjordan2
dartman Posted August 24, 2015 Posted August 24, 2015 Sharpies of other colors work well on chrome for an anodized look.
Ben Posted September 10, 2015 Author Posted September 10, 2015 And then I just ordered one of these too! :)
DrKerry Posted September 10, 2015 Posted September 10, 2015 Hey Ben, do you have the ordering info on that fine tip Sharpie? I use Sharpie markers for a lot of my coloring, trim, anodized fittings, touch up on chrome parts, wheels etc... Would have a need for the fine tip!!!!! Shoot me a pm if you would??!! Thanks!!!!
Helper Monkey Posted September 14, 2015 Posted September 14, 2015 I have been playing around with the idea of empty paint markers. Since I work at an art store I have access to these http://www.molotow.com/products/marker-ink/empty-pump-marker-system/. The smallest offered is 2mm. They have a hard felt tip on them. the kicker is the nibs are removable/replaceable and they have smaller nibs that are available in 1.5mm and 1mm, they can be swapped out. I have used them with both FW Liquid Acrylic Inks and Golden's High flow acrylics with no problems. I am going to fill one up with some Tamiya acrylics and use the 1mm technical nib to see how they work. I assume they would work with enamels too, however I think they would dry up a lot quicker. The pens run about $4 for the empties, while 2 pack of the nibs was about $3. I had to buy the nibs from someplace else. I got them from http://artprimo.com/catalog/markers-empty-markers-c-28_76.html.
AzTom Posted September 14, 2015 Posted September 14, 2015 This reminds me of something i saw on TV and forgot to research, now I can't remember the commercial. I think it was an investment company and they were printing on a yellow wall with a chrome marker. The chrome was so shinny you could see their reflection in it. Anyone remember the commercial and know what they were using?
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