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my apologies if this is in the wrong area; what type of paint markers do you guys use to index screws? I've been using a silver sharpie, but I think this is less-than ideal, as its very difficult to remove.
I see a lot of guys using a red one, is it something like this?
http://www.sharpie.com/enUS/ProductCategory/paint_markers.html
water based, or oil?
links to products are greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Tom
I use black.
ETA: http://http://www.weaponevolution.com/forum/showthread.php?2060-AIMPOINT-INSTALLATION-ADM-AD-68H-MOUNT (http://www.weaponevolution.com/forum/showthread.php?2060-AIMPOINT-INSTALLATION-ADM-AD-68H-MOUNT")
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4033/4548192528_ef81224a00_o.png
Forney welder's silver paint... sticks good, gun solvent doesnt wash it off, wont cook off, subdued metallic gray color. i also use it on my selector for an easy reference on weapon condition
pacrimguru
04-25-10, 03:56
i use testor's enamel paint pens that you get a hobby shops.
The type paint pen I use: uni PAINT Medium Line PX-20
Not sure where these can be purchased at. These came pre-packaged in a service kit that we used, at a former employer. When the job was done, the pens were usually tossed. I kept mine and took them home…..just for this purpose, along with IDing new magazines. ;)
The type paint pen I use: uni PAINT Medium Line PX-20
Not sure where these can be purchased at. These came pre-packaged in a service kit that used, at a former employer. When the job was done, the pens were usually tossed. I kept mine and took them home…..just for this purpose, along with IDing new magazines. ;)
They can be ordered through Staples.
http://www.staples.com/office/supplies/StaplesSearch?searchkey=sanford+uni+paint+px-20&storeId=10001&catalogId=10051&langId=-1&fromUrl=home
militarymoron
04-25-10, 11:26
i use a silver sharpie too - i like that it's difficult to remove. a dot with the tip is all i put, not a line.
I use the girlfriends red fingernail polish...
They can be ordered through Staples.
http://www.staples.com/office/supplies/StaplesSearch?searchkey=sanford+uni+paint+px-20&storeId=10001&catalogId=10051&langId=-1&fromUrl=home
Good to know now that my supply of free pens has dried up! Thanks. :)
to tag along with the original question, where are some key places that one should index mark? i though there were some pictures posted before, i might be confused though.
I use the girlfriends red fingernail polish...
We actually used fingernail polish in the military. Guys would always get ribbed for having a bottle in their tool box. And, it got you funny looks at the PX check-out lane for sure.
The typical product used in aviation is often referred to as “Torque Seal”.
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/cspages/f900.php
to tag along with the original question, where are some key places that one should index mark? i though there were some pictures posted before, i might be confused though.
I have a link posted above in my first response which has pics.
As far as where to apply “slippage marks”, it’s really up to you. Some typical places would be scope ring hardware, BUIS mounting hardware, gas block mounting hardware, any place where it would be desirable to monitor for screw loosening.
Pretty much anywhere there's a screw, a witness mark can help. For QD optics, can also extend that onto the receiver to keep the place.
I use the some cheap paint pens - Pink and a light green for the most part - it shows up on my krylon jobs well, and the pink is for the wifle.
Thank you everyone for the help.
-Tom
I use the girlfriends red fingernail polish...on my rifle
Just clarifying it for you.
Mike
Just clarifying it for you.
Mike
Okie Dokie :D
I use the girlfriends red fingernail polish...
My woman seems to have lost a bottle of her white and gray nail polish. Wonder where it got to??? :rolleyes: Good for thread locking too, doesn't react to heat.
RetreatHell
04-25-10, 21:35
I'm squared away with the paint pens since my wife is (among other things) an artist, so I've got a different question here. How can I safely take the paint off the metal when I no longer need a specific witness line? I need something that preferably is easy and super quick to use and won't fade or discolor the carbine's finish on the area around the witness line.
I'm squared away with the paint pens since my wife is (among other things) an artist, so I've got a different question here. How can I safely take the paint off the metal when I no longer need a specific witness line? I need something that preferably is easy and super quick to use and won't fade or discolor the carbine's finish on the area around the witness line.
Try Hoppes Semi-auto solvent (blue bottle as opposed to the original orange bottle). It is ammonia based instead of oil based and it takes off just about everything and dries fast. I usually follow up with Miltec or CLP.
My woman seems to have lost a bottle of her white and gray nail polish. Wonder where it got to??? :rolleyes: Good for thread locking too, doesn't react to heat.
i always heard clear was the best thread-locker.. dont know why, though.
I'm squared away with the paint pens since my wife is (among other things) an artist, so I've got a different question here. How can I safely take the paint off the metal when I no longer need a specific witness line? I need something that preferably is easy and super quick to use and won't fade or discolor the carbine's finish on the area around the witness line.
pretty much anything. lacquer thinner is my all-purpose organic gun-solvent, and it's totally safe to use on ARs, but you don't need to go that hard-core. acetone should remove almost as much all by itself. put a dab on a cloth and wipe it right off.
I'm squared away with the paint pens since my wife is (among other things) an artist, so I've got a different question here. How can I safely take the paint off the metal when I no longer need a specific witness line? I need something that preferably is easy and super quick to use and won't fade or discolor the carbine's finish on the area around the witness line.
to get rid of my silver sharpie marks I actually use my wifes nail polish remover. It doesnt discolor the finish from my experiences.
RetreatHell
04-25-10, 22:03
Roger that, thanks guys!:)
This is a bit overboard, but I guess I'm hunting for an excuse to post it. This is my wife's.
http://i42.tinypic.com/2crt6o3.jpg
RetreatHell
04-26-10, 02:40
Your "wife's" huh? Riiiiight... It's okay, man. It's the year 2010, if you want to paint pink shit all over your blaster to show off to the world who you really are deep inside, you can because it's socially acceptable now. You don't have to lie about it or hide it anymore!:Dlololololol!!:p
Kidding;) Shit, if my wife was into shooting in the least bit, I'd paint whatever the **** she wanted on her carbine, so long as it made her want to get out and shoot with me! You lucky friggin' jarhead!!
I use Uchida paint pens from Michaels. In addition to witness marks on screws, I mark buffer weights with them, number and initial mags, etc.
I also mark the front of the BCG cam pin so that I reassemble it that way every time. (thanks GotM4)
Thomas M-4
04-26-10, 11:20
I use FDE tamiya acrylic paint.
Hobby shop will carry it.
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