Anyone every tried a Sharpie Marker for Window Frames?

Hey has anyone ever tried using a Sharpie Marker for window frames? If anyone has how was the results? Was it kinda purplish? Cuz somtimes when you use a Sharpie its really dark purple kind of.

Thats what i use... You have to do it a few times but its black on the outside but it does have a slight purple tone on the inside.. I do about three coats.. Letting dry about 10min between coats.. Later Rick

Thats what i use... You have to do it a few times but its black on the outside but it does have a slight purple tone on the inside.. I do about three coats.. Letting dry about 10min between coats.. Later Rick

Do u have any pics i can see?

Ummmm.. not really.. you can search for my integra i did a while back.. It had the windows done with a sharpie.. Later Rick S.

It works good if you have a steady hand, if your shaky your SOL.

Yeah, I tried it today on my RX-7 Spirit R that's now in the completed forum. Worked well, had to go over it a few times to make it black. Easier than masking/painting, or freehand painting w/a brush.

where to get the sharpie marker??do tamiya have it??

where to get the sharpie marker??do tamiya have it??

U can get those almost anywhere,lol. Stationary Shop, Grocery Store ect.

I do. Here is a link to my thread. Scroll about half way down to see a picture. Click here. (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/t132807.html)

Yeah, I tried it today on my RX-7 Spirit R that's now in the completed forum. Worked well, had to go over it a few times to make it black. Easier than masking/painting, or freehand painting w/a brush.

I agree 100%.I have used it and was happy with the results.

When you use the sharpie, do you colour the window on the inside or outside? Also, did you have to use any masking? How did you get it so perfect? And if you make a mistake, how can you remove the ink (ie. thinner)?

Thanks!!!!

I use one also and I am satisfied with the results, the S15 you see below was done with one. If you look closely I didn't do as good of a job as I should, which can be easily fixed with some rubbing alcohol. all and all, its the only way I would consider doing the rubber trim.

When you use the sharpie, do you colour the window on the inside or outside? Also, did you have to use any masking? How did you get it so perfect? And if you make a mistake, how can you remove the ink (ie. thinner)?

Thanks!!!!

I wouldn't recommend coloring in the window trim with it, we mean more specifically the rubber window trim on the model body's, not the actual clear window. the marker would be transparent if used on the window itself.

I use the industrial permanent and laundry type markers. They tend to run a bit darker black than the regular Sharpie.

Also, for a nice crisp line. I'll BMF the area, use a marker to blacken out the frames, then trim the BMF like usual. I know, I know . . . BMF already make a Black Chrome foil. However, I find for some reason that the adhesion of the black foil sucks and you usually end up burnishing a lot of the black off anyway.

One last tip . . . The colored sharpies such a red, yellow and orange are good for detailing tail lights, side markers, etc. But again, I find that the cheaper brand and industrial type markers will leave less color fade and haze that the original sharpies leave.

I tried but it didnt work very well.

I tried it, it sucked, I won't do it again.

I couldn't get a satisfactory coverage with a Sharpie, fortunately I was trying it on a scrap clear part.

I tried it, it sucked, I won't do it again.

I couldn't get a satisfactory coverage with a Sharpie, fortunately I was trying it on a scrap clear part.


If you read back through the posts, you'll see that it is NOT recommended for clear window surrounds. This technique is for window frames only.

If you do make a mistake or it doesn't come out right the first time, rubbing alcohol will usually remove the marker. This is also why I use BMF as described above. It protects the surrounding area from slip-ups.

I should also add that adding a coat of clear flat, semi-gloss or gloss can control the purple-ish hue.

Also, make sure that you use a new marker. The flow of the ink is better and you end up with better results.

If you read back through the posts, you'll see that it is NOT recommended for clear window surrounds. This technique is for window frames only.

If you do make a mistake or it doesn't come out right the first time, rubbing alcohol will usually remove the marker. This is also why I use BMF as described above. It protects the surrounding area from slip-ups.

I should also add that adding a coat of clear flat, semi-gloss or gloss can control the purple-ish hue.

Also, make sure that you use a new marker. The flow of the ink is better and you end up with better results.


Preach on brotha! :iagree: :iagree:

Preach on brotha! :iagree: :iagree:

http://community.the-underdogs.org/smiley/happy/priest.gif Can I get a witness?!?! Markers are YOUR redeemer! Can I get a witness?!?! :lol:

If you read back through the posts, you'll see that it is NOT recommended for clear window surrounds. This technique is for window frames only.

If you do make a mistake or it doesn't come out right the first time, rubbing alcohol will usually remove the marker. This is also why I use BMF as described above. It protects the surrounding area from slip-ups.

I should also add that adding a coat of clear flat, semi-gloss or gloss can control the purple-ish hue.

Also, make sure that you use a new marker. The flow of the ink is better and you end up with better results.

Actually, when I read this thread YESTERDAY and decided to give it a try, there were only 5 replies in the thread, Bob Downie's being the last one at the time.

This one:

Thats what i use... You have to do it a few times but its black on the outside but it does have a slight purple tone on the inside.. I do about three coats.. Letting dry about 10min between coats.. Later Rick

States the opposite of what you stated, and until I replied with my thought I had not seen your post stating otherwise.

Do you see what I am saying?

You do realise that adding a coat of clear runs the risk of causing the sharpie ink to run?

Actually, when I read this thread YESTERDAY and decided to give it a try, there were only 5 replies in the thread, Bob Downie's being the last one at the time.

This one:


States the opposite of what you stated, and until I replied with my thought I had not seen your post stating otherwise.

Do you see what I am saying?

You do realise that adding a coat of clear runs the risk of causing the sharpie ink to run?

Hi Freakray,

I get what your saying . . . Perhaps I should be reading posts a bit more carefully eh? lol

And, Oops! I should have added that I use a water-based paint for the clearcoat (specifically Polly-Scale). This minimizes the chances of the ink running. I also add the clearcoat before trimming the BMF.

There, I think that should CMA . . .

Chuck