Author Topic: Re: Weekend Update 5/3/26 (Read 3274 times)

peteski · « **Reply #30 on:** May 09, 2026, 09:05:14 AM »

Yes, if you really want to try clear coat, try on some test surface marked wit a sharpie. Tamiya acrylic paints are not truly water-based - they are alcohol-based, and that affects the Sharpie ink. Also keep the cars in dark place as Sharpie ink is known to fade. I hope you took photos of the guys signing those cars for proving authenticity. Things I learn watching the Antiques Roadshow . . .

bbussey · « **Reply #31 on:** May 09, 2026, 10:09:32 AM »

Airbrushing a coat of Future acrylic floor wax may be the best option.

delamaize · « **Reply #32 on:** May 09, 2026, 09:24:20 PM »

Quote from: bbussey on May 09, 2026, 10:09:32 AM

Airbrushing a coat of Future acrylic floor wax may be the best option.

Huh. Never thought of that...

peteski · « **Reply #33 on:** May 10, 2026, 11:07:06 AM »

Quote from: delamaize on May 09, 2026, 09:24:20 PM

Huh. Never thought of that...

I would still do a test spray on some disposable object marked with a Sharpie.

Maletrain · « **Reply #34 on:** May 10, 2026, 06:15:31 PM »

I'm seconding Peteski on doing a test before committing to do something on an object that is basically one-of-a-kind (the autographs).

How hard is it to put a Magic Marker stipe on a painted model surface and then spray it with whatever clear coat you decide to try?

Also, consider that even under the clear coat (whatever it ends up being made of) the Magic Marker "inK' may still fade from exposure to light, especially ultraviolet light from sun or maybe old fluorescent lights. (No I don't think you should spray it with suntan lotion.

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Chris333 · « **Reply #35 on:** May 10, 2026, 06:21:12 PM »

No idea what to clear it with. But every time I use permanent marker on scenery and then paint over it. The marker all ways bleeds through the paint. And the black marker will leave a purple tint. So I try not to use marker.

nkalanaga · « **Reply #36 on:** May 10, 2026, 10:42:27 PM »

I use black Sharpie for "patching" lub/repack data as needed. A quick shot of Dullcote usually doesn't have any effect, but the keyword is "usually". It also helps that most of the Sharpie is under the decal film.

And, yes, I've also noticed that it bleeds purple. Weird.

I wouldn't trust Sharpie on a valued model.

Bobster · « **Reply #37 on:** May 11, 2026, 09:36:45 AM »

Where I work we use alcohol to remove Sharpie marker from metal. Painted surfaces never clean up perfectly, always leaves residue. My 2 cents worth.

Bobster