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I'll have to look at these places. I've never had such a pen. They seem cool. Do they work better for indexing things in automotive than just a regular sharpie?
 
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Hi, i use the "papermate or pental" correction pens that 1 can buy from stationary or office supply companies, the pens are like a ballpoint but dispenses a white paint like subtance that drys quik.
We use the pen for ruff marking prior to cutting.
The paint can chip so do not use on internal parts.
 
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I've seen them at Walmart and on the counter at my local NAPA auto Parts store. Stay away from the ones with the felt tips, they dry out and take forever to reload that tip back with paint. They make one with a ball point that works better. Back in the day when I worked in the test lab we used a paint marker that was like a tube of toothpaste.... THE best one's I've ever used. If anyone knows where you can still find those please let me know.
 
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REAL HOT SCHITT said:
Hi, i use the "papermate or pental" correction pens that 1 can buy from stationary or office supply companies, the pens are like a ballpoint but dispenses a white paint like subtance that drys quik.
We use the pen for ruff marking prior to cutting.
The paint can chip so do not use on internal parts.
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I use those sometimes too, especially when you want a thinner mark than what a traditional paint marker would provide, ultra cheap too.
 
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Forget about finding a felt marking pen at walmart or elsewhere that will not wash off or rub away. You won't find the pen you are looking for.

You need an industrial paint marking pen and there is only one importer of this type of pen I use. The pen is made in Japan and the importer/distributor is located in TN. I ordered from them directly.

Google this: DecoColor High Opacity Industrial paint marker, Marvy Uchida of America Corp, made in Japan, Exclusive Distributor: HowardSales, Nashville, TN.

I've got several pen sizes in white and yellow. Once this is applied to metal, it will stay on and can't be washed away.

I don't know why this pen is not widely available for sale. Might be restricted because it has a very strong smell and very potent.:thumbup:

Ok, I've done all the research for you; time for you to make a purchase; you won't be disappointed.
 
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Pretty sure Uchida is the brand Michael's craft stores carry.
I haven't used them yet, but bought half a dozen tire paint markers when Kragen turned into Orielly.
I also have white and black grease pencils, or china markers.
 
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Actually, they were saying "Kimpex" and they got them off the Snap-on truck!. That is a good video with the candle wax trick though. Those are the Alligator style, not the Cobra's that seem much more popular. I have three Cobra's but no Alligators, I wonder if I am missing anything?

Dwayne has some really cool tools and he is quite smart at electronics. Plus, he seems like a very pleasant man.
 
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Dwayne has some really cool tools and he is quite smart at electronics. Plus, he seems like a very pleasant man.
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While I respect him for helping the average joe learn more about his car, I don't like the way he approaches (and explains) some repairs. I've also seen a couple videos where he addresses and fixes the problem at hand, but fails to notice the root cause of the problem. For a guy with a website supported by ads and paypal donations, I find it hard to believe that stuff like this gets shown.

Feel free to learn from him, but don't think that he's a definitive source of info/methods out there.
 
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Danglerb said:
Pretty sure Uchida is the brand Michael's craft stores carry.
I haven't used them yet, but bought half a dozen tire paint markers when Kragen turned into Orielly.
I also have white and black grease pencils, or china markers.
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Don't waste your time going to Michaels; they carry a different model of the pen (for crafts) and don't have the permanent paint marking pen from Uchida or the means to order it.:spit:
 
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His videos are way beyond the average Joe. He's way beyond the advanced tech too. His scope work is very good as is his grasp of electronics. He may not have the electrical background but he has obviously learned on the job and runs that Verus extremely well. I personally have never seen a tech that good at diagnostics and with such a logical approach. I guarantee he's in the 98th percentile as I am sure you are as well.

OK, I give up. What is the root cause of the brake problem that he didn't identify? He showed how the orientation of what must have been custom calipers allowed trapped air. Aren't those calipers retrofit for drums?
 
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OK, I give up. What is the root cause of the brake problem that he didn't identify? He showed how the orientation of what must have been custom calipers allowed trapped air. Aren't those calipers retrofit for drums?
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The front calipers have been swapped left/right putting the bleeders on the bottom.

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And to not detract from the OP too far, we generally buy a couple of different types for use in the shop. I like silver sharpies for writing on black filters (date and mileage/hours) and welding layout work. Uni-paint markers for things I need a fine line to write with, though they dry out pretty quickly. Auto-writer paint markers for tires and general use (they even come with a replacement tip). And my personal favorite, Posca paint markers, which are great for writing on windshields and body panels, have a great fat chisel tip that you can turn sideways if you need a fine line, and they are easily removable with window cleaner.
 
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Is this it? Jay??

http://www.durablesupply.com/inpainmar.html

Stick, thanks for that Posca reference. I needed that some time ago and never knew what I was looking for or where to find it. Actually, I still don't know where to find it. One wouldn't use the Posca for the indexing application showed in the video, right?

Mainly, I want this to make a mark like the factory does when tightening on some things or to mark parts for the correct orientation, much like they did in the original video with the 4X4 I have the spin on cartridge oil filter in mind for my car. Establish the mark with the torque wrench and then it remains as a handy check for the future.
 
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I can get the Posca at the same place as the Ucida if jAY tells me that the one I just posted the link for.
 
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MrMark said:
Is this it? Jay??

http://www.durablesupply.com/inpainmar.html

Stick, thanks for that Posca reference. I needed that some time ago and never knew what I was looking for or where to find it. Actually, I still don't know where to find it. One wouldn't use the Posca for the indexing application showed in the video, right?

Mainly, I want this to make a mark like the factory does when tightening on some things or to mark parts for the correct orientation, much like they did in the original video with the 4X4 I have the spin on cartridge oil filter in mind for my car. Establish the mark with the torque wrench and then it remains as a handy check for the future.
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Yeah, that's what you need:bowdown:
 
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Stick, thanks for that Posca reference. I needed that some time ago and never knew what I was looking for or where to find it. Actually, I still don't know where to find it. One wouldn't use the Posca for the indexing application showed in the video, right?
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We generally get our Posca markers from a local autobody supply store (check the yellow pages), our local carquest carries the auto-writer style markers, and office supply stores like staples or office max carry the uni style paint markers.

For general all around use, the auto-writer are the best, just replace the tip if it gets dirty or oily. I don't like the Posca style for anything around oil, because once the tip is contaminated the marker is generally junk, but if you can keep it clean that's my preference.
 
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Does anyone know what marking pen is used in this video when the gears are marked. I need to get one of these.

BTW, this man Dwayne, has the best auto repair videos on the Web.

http://realfixesrealfast.com/realfixesrealfast.com/Exhaust/Pages/Removeing_broken_exhaust_studs.html

whoops, wrong link, but you will want to watch that one too.

Here's the right link for my pen question:

http://realfixesrealfast.com/realfixesrealfast.com/Transmission/Pages/Yukon_T-Case_code_P0133.html
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Since the exact answer never came up in this thread and I found it listed on GJ elsewhere... I came back here to update with it:

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http://www.brocksupply.com/search/detail/itemid/ADS2953Y

I'm pretty sure that's the exact thing he was using.
 
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I have Markal fluorescent green paint pens and they work fine. Sharpie gold or silver permanent markers works great as well. Appliance touch-up paint in the liquid paper-shaped bottles works. I have a paint pen I bought from NAPA and those are lousy as I can hardly see the marks.
 
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heres a few
all are paint markers but only the Testors and Sharpie are felt tipped
the others are ball tip which is better for oily or dirty surfaces
 

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this one you can get local at both HF and Northern. If you have a lot of layout/markup type work to do in a short time, like marking cuts out of a whole sheet or something they are great. But if you want to use it more than a week after you first open it, i hope you have better luck than i do.

We bought two, ran one almost dry switched to the other used it a little. they sat around for maybe a year or three, went to use them again and got about 2 linear feet out of both combined before they were totally dry. they paid for themselves for me but my use is probably not what you want. I usually stick with silver sharpies now.
 
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