Paint pens anyone?

[Acuratechva]

Hey all, im sure you've all seen brand new engines and other parts come marked from factory, and i've seen some builders use them as well. Wanted to grab some paint pens for high end builds but starting to see that there are so many options but none are really advertised for automotive use. Something that wont stop working first time it sees tiny oil.

Then there is paint pen vs marker decision aaahh. Dykem is about the only automotive related brand offering Markers all else online is just making my head spin

If anyone can recommend something they have used that would be awesome!

Dykem Brite-Mark® Paint Markers - Yellow S-21125Y - Uline

Bright permanent marks for harsh outdoor environments. Durable oil-based paint stands up to UV rays.ULINE offers over 41,000 boxes, plastic poly bags, mailing tubes, warehouse supplies and bubble wrap for your storage, packaging, or shipping supplies.

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Dykem High Temperature Markers

Dykem High Temperature Markers - These high temperature specialty ink and paint markers are formulated for non-porous surfaces that reach 2000oF/1093oC. The marks are permanent and become fused when heated. They work well for marking or coding ceramics and glass when they are glazed, baked or...

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[mike93lx]

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[redragoon]

Where I work, we use the uniPAINT markers from Mitsubishi pencil. The ATF we use immediately wipes away Sharpie markers.
https://www.uline.com/Product/Detai...Markers-Yellow?model=S-19423Y&RootChecked=yes

These are oil and fuel resistant. They also have not worn off when painted on the side of an engine block on top of factory paint.
The paint can be removed with scrubbing tools, but it works very well for our use.

 

[txvwnut]

I bought a bunch of these(https://markal.com/products/paint-riter-valve-action-paint-marker) for my guys at the day job, fleet repair shop. So far nobody has said anything about the paint coming off from chemicals.

 

[jimkinney]

Sharpie has a 5 color (black, white, blue, red & yellow) pack of paint pens, not markers. They are available at Walmart. Haven't used them in automotive apps, but seemed to work well elsewhere.

 

[dcg9381]

I've bought paint pens before.. They simply go bad too fast. Sharpie for me.

 

[charbar]

I use these all the time in my shop. I like the metal tip better than the fat felt like tips on the Dykem markers I have. They work much better and last longer in my experience.

Squeeze Action Metal Tip Oil-Based Paint Marker

Ideal for Hard & Tough Surfaces Works Great on Wet & Slippery Surfaces Easily Remove Marks with Xylene Excellent for Color Coding Water-Resistant Weather-Resistant Quick-Drying Formula Heavy Duty, 1.4 mm Stroke Width Marking Range: -50 F° to 150 F° Multi-Lingual Packaging Save...

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[Bert_]

Not sure what they do to make different colors but blue is by far the best marker.

 

[Dmm698]

Where I work, we use the uniPAINT markers from Mitsubishi pencil. The ATF we use immediately wipes away Sharpie markers.
https://www.uline.com/Product/Detai...Markers-Yellow?model=S-19423Y&RootChecked=yes

These are oil and fuel resistant. They also have not worn off when painted on the side of an engine block on top of factory paint.
The paint can be removed with scrubbing tools, but it works very well for our use.

Same, powertrain R&D for a major tier 1. I don’t see it come off even when used inside the engine cover on internal fasteners.

 

[cgrutt]

I bought a couple of acrylic paint markers at local art supply worked good. I bought one in blue and one in red. Unfortunately can't seem to find them but I think they were these (if not same brand they looked very similar)...



This is a part I marked last year still holding up good.



Note the ink will come off with solvents (parts cleaner, brake cleaner, etc so be careful if you're marking timing etc that you don't disolve markings before they're needed.

 

[Acuratechva]

Awesome! Thanks for the input everyone! I'll grab a few and report back

 

[Mike65]

These were recommended to me.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09MRY2JV5/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[cgrutt]

I bought a couple of acrylic paint markers at local art supply worked good. I bought one in blue and one in red. Unfortunately can't seem to find them but I think they were these (if not same brand they looked very similar)...



This is a part I marked last year still holding up good.



Note the ink will come off with solvents (parts cleaner, brake cleaner, etc so be careful if you're marking timing etc that you don't disolve markings before they're needed.

Found one of the pens it is actually oil based paint not acrylic. Brand is Craftsmart. They work great on auto parts.

 

[rslaback]

I used paint markers when color coding my drills years ago. I find that some of the drills had an oil coating on the surface that I was able to wipe off with some brake clean, acetone or IPA before hitting it with the paint. Is it possible for you to prep the area at all in your application or does the paint have to stick directly on whatever the surface is at the moment?

 

[rustyzman]

Markal makes several versions for different applications including ones that will write and dry on oily surfaces. I got a big sample pack from them at IMTS about 10+ years ago and one of the things they were stressing in that pack was a paint marker that could write on oil.

High-performance Industrial Markers for Metal Production, Shipbuilding

Since 1934, Markal® brand industrial markers have been part of the family-owned, global manufacturing company, LA-CO Industries, Inc.

markal.com

 

[Acuratechva]

Hey all, finally got around to getting a few to try that were recommended above. Couldn't get all the ones recommended and went with whatever was chap and oil based, mostly amazon. Appreciate the input, no complaints yet even on dirty oily surfaces.

No complaints, pretty happy here. I suspect these turned out to be same factory(Uni and Overseas) but rebranded. feel and look mostly the same. At 7 for a pair or 17$ for 6 either is a decent deal

These are not officiate links
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B189DSBR/?tag=atomicindus08-20

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CRDWHS6/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[RivennHewn]

Pica markers

Home | Pica® Innovative Marking Tools

www.pica-marker.com

 

[Jazz1]

Im seeing some interesting products,, i still use nail polish for marking.

 

[Metallitubby]

Where I work, we use the uniPAINT markers from Mitsubishi pencil.

Same ones we use on our assembly lines.

 

[4xdog]

Interesting thread. I've tried lots of paint markers over the years, and been unhappy with most of them. Their fiber tips tend to dry out on storage and then flood on priming, and none of them have line widths as fine as I'd like. Some of them have come apart on taking off the cap. The best luck I've had has been with silver metallic paint pens.

I'd love to find one I really liked. That's been elusive so far.

 

[Wrench97]

GP-X classic are the ones I use, did get them from Imperial Supplies but they are available elsewhere.

9722 Gp- X Classic Marker - Yellow | Imperial Supplies

Looking for Gp- X Classic Marker - Yellow? Purchase it from Imperial Supplies along with 1.5 million other products.

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Diagraph GP-X Classic Valve-Action Marker

Diagraph GP-X Classic Valve-Action Marker Diagraph GP-X Classic Valve-Action Marker is tried and tested. Diagraph GP-X Classic Valve-Action Marker marks with colors that are always true. The Diagraph GP-X Classic Valve-Action Marker is a best selling marker as well as an industry favorite. The...

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[mfewtrail]

Hey all, finally got around to getting a few to try that were recommended above. Couldn't get all the ones recommended and went with whatever was chap and oil based, mostly amazon. Appreciate the input, no complaints yet even on dirty oily surfaces.

No complaints, pretty happy here. I suspect these turned out to be same factory(Uni and Overseas) but rebranded. feel and look mostly the same. At 7 for a pair or 17$ for 6 either is a decent deal

These are not officiate links
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B189DSBR/?tag=atomicindus08-20

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CRDWHS6/?tag=atomicindus08-20

They're not the same as Uni. Uni markers use xylene solvents(or at least they did). Overseas claim that they're xylene and toluene free/environmentally friendly.