Anyone every tried a Sharpie Marker for Window Frames?

[Lambo003]

Originally Posted by freakray

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.

[blueboost]

Originally Posted by Lambo003

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!

[Lambo003]

Originally Posted by blueboost

Preach on brotha!

Can I get a witness?!?! Markers are YOUR redeemer! Can I get a witness?!?!

[freakray]

Originally Posted by Lambo003

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:

Originally Posted by phatmitsu

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?

[Lambo003]

Originally Posted by freakray

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