Weird But A Good Tip

[TheBenzon]

Hi everyone i got this good idea and tride it out and it works great. The tip is for people who dont want to ruin a model by brushing on paint for the little details,just get some sharpie markers. I painted my tailights and windshield wipers for this and works great. But keep this in mind dont paint the whole car this way. But i recomande trying on an old object first to see if you like the results and then move on. Hope you like it.

[SupaMan89T]

companys do make paint markers that are very good for little details and they come in alot of colors prolly work a little better than sharpie markers.

[2.2 Straight six]

oooh, i didnt think of that, but when i tried it it worked great ! thanks for the tip!

[2.2 Straight six]

wow, i posted an when the screen refreshed supaman's post was before mine, (it wsan't before) wow 2 people post at pretty much the same time, sorry for the kinda pointless comment but i couldn't help myself. (sorry)

[TheBenzon]

happy i can help

[SupaMan89T]

Originally Posted by TheBenzon

happy i can help

i tried it alot until i found paint markers it works great only problem with paint markers the red color from testors rubs off easy like if you touch it you will get finger printed lol

[ToMiNAToR333]

supaman, do u know what brand they are or a name? i have gel pens, and while they r good for detailing, they rub off very easy. i feel the gel pens r bests for interiors (dashes and control panels) and maybe some engine detailing.... i havent tried sealing them with a clear coat, tho that would prob keep em from rubbing off....

[spidereddie]

i use red sharpies' (the felt tip ones) for all my clear taillights that need color....it's the most painless, and quick way to get the job done

[99civichic]

Amazing, here I was wondering how I was going to get away with not buying clear red paint for the Ferrari's tail lights and this thread pops up....I use gel pens for all kinds of stuff, and I also have some scrapbook pens (basically like paint pens, and they don't rub off) I've used sharpies for a few things as well, but not lights. I'll have to do this.

[SupaMan89T]

Originally Posted by ToMiNAToR333

supaman, do u know what brand they are or a name? i have gel pens, and while they r good for detailing, they rub off very easy. i feel the gel pens r bests for interiors (dashes and control panels) and maybe some engine detailing.... i havent tried sealing them with a clear coat, tho that would prob keep em from rubbing off....

testors paint markers you can get them for like 99 cents for a 3 pack at walmart

[2.2 Straight six]

i have about 20 stadtler lumocolour markers, they're great for everything they have 3 different nibs (points/tips) and i've been using them for clear parts since i found this thread and they dont rub off or anything and i have loads of different colours, i'll use them for anodised look bits next.

Thanks fo the tip Benzon !