GophersGarage
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what's a good brand that won't dry up?
Looking for a paint marker to identify nut/bolt has been torqued down (security check?)
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RedneckWelder
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I’m still searching
can tell you the commonly available Sharpie brand ones are ****.
can tell you the commonly available Sharpie brand ones are ****.
Stuart in MN
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I bet one of these would work, and you can get them anywhere that sells office supplies.
Jweebothee
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this steelman torque seal is what i use at work, i didnt see a link to individual tubes, but search google for torque seal and quite a bit of products come up
driftpin
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What about the paint tubes the salvage yards use?
ricleh
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Dykem cross check torque seal. It will also indicate if the fastener was moved after it was set to the proper torque.
matt_i
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Dykem Brite Mark is the finest paint pen I have used. If it gets hot enough for long enough the color will disappear and it will go white. Have painted marks on the outside of catalytic converters that survived getting quite hot.
Very common in industry with hoist & crane systems, both as a check for installers and also a double-check for inspectors later on.
Very common in industry with hoist & crane systems, both as a check for installers and also a double-check for inspectors later on.
landrover bodger
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i use a light colored touch up paint cheap always available and it works
Iridium rand
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Nail polish with the laquer finish works very well, not sure if professional brands made for it are more durable though. Most trucks And buses I’ve seen use a plastic piece with a point on each lug nut for this purpose which would be the best way if possible
dnschmidt
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Any valve type paint pen works. Just search Amazon for valve type paint pens. Should find hundreds.
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GophersGarage
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I was able to find some. Going to try the Dykem and Markal brand they are cheap. thanks for all your help guys
www.tenaquip.com
Dykem C83314 Cross Check Torque Seal® Tamper-Proof Indicator Paste, 1 fl. oz., Tube, Orange
Specialty Paints & Coatings Cross Check Torque Seal® Tamper-Proof Indicator Paste, 1 fl. oz., Tube, Orange AF052 C83314. Free Delivery on Orders Over $99
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infinite97
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We use the neon yellow cross check at work for lug nuts. For my paint pens, I just go to the local airgas shop and grab whatever they have - I honestly don’t know the brand.I was able to find some. Going to try the Dykem and Markal brand they are cheap. thanks for all your help guys
Dykem C83314 Cross Check Torque Seal® Tamper-Proof Indicator Paste, 1 fl. oz., Tube, Orange
Specialty Paints & Coatings Cross Check Torque Seal® Tamper-Proof Indicator Paste, 1 fl. oz., Tube, Orange AF052 C83314. Free Delivery on Orders Over $99
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GophersGarage
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I just bought one of each, the Markal and cross check by Dykem. Will see if there is any difference between the two, They are most likely same thing.
Gummi Bear
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This is the stuff I’ve used at work for years. We have to put it on when we assemble switch gear and stuff.I was able to find some. Going to try the Dykem and Markal brand they are cheap. thanks for all your help guys
Dykem C83314 Cross Check Torque Seal® Tamper-Proof Indicator Paste, 1 fl. oz., Tube, Orange
Specialty Paints & Coatings Cross Check Torque Seal® Tamper-Proof Indicator Paste, 1 fl. oz., Tube, Orange AF052 C83314. Free Delivery on Orders Over $99
I use it for fab projects and stuff too.
bwringer
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Look like you already found it -- "torque seal" seems to be the brand name.
As noted above, nail polish will do the trick in a pinch and is a hell of a lot easier to find.
As noted above, nail polish will do the trick in a pinch and is a hell of a lot easier to find.
Adam Savage swears by Markal