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About Paint and Ink Markers

Paint markers work well even on dirty, rusty, wet, and oily surfaces. They leave textured marks you can feel with your hand.

Ink markers work best on a clean, dry surface. Marks dry faster than paint and are smooth to the touch.

Both paint and ink markers are permanent.

About Paint and Protective Coatings

Fine Tip

Medium Tip

Bold Tip

Reversible Bold/Extra-Bold Tip

Ultra-Bold Tip

Choose only the colors you need. These paint markers work well even on dirty, rusty, and oily surfaces.

Reversible tip markers have a tip that’s bold on one end and extra-bold on the other. Remove and reinsert the tip to change the size.

Gold, silver, and fluorescent markers are highly visible, especially on dark surfaces.

Markers and replacement tips that cannot be sold to Canada are restricted due to export and/or product labeling requirements.

Markers										Replacement Tips
Tip Size	Stroke Wd.	For Use On	Drying Time	Application Temp. Range	Features	Cannot Be Sold To	Choose a Color		Each	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Fine	1 mm	Metal, Plastic, Rubber, Wood	1 min.	-20° F to 150° F	__	__	Black, Blue, Gold, Green, Orange, Purple, Red, Silver, White, Yellow	00000000	00000	2	00000000	00000
Fine	1.2 mm	Glass, Metal, Plastic	15 sec.	Not Rated	Pocket Clip	__	Gold, Silver	000000	0000	__	000000	00
Medium	1.9 mm	Metal, Plastic, Rubber, Wood	1 min.	-20° F to 150° F	__	Canada	Black, Blue, Light Blue, Gold, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Silver, White, Yellow	000000	0000	10	000000	0000
Medium	1.9 mm	Metal, Plastic, Rubber, Wood	1 min.	-20° F to 150° F	Pocket Clip	Canada	Black, Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow	000000	0000	12	0000000	0000
Medium	2.3 mm	Metal, Plastic, Rubber, Wood	40 sec.	20° F to 130° F	Pocket Clip	__	Silver	0000000	0000	12	00000000	0000
Bold	2.8 mm	Glass, Metal, Plastic	15 sec.	Not Rated	__	__	Silver	0000000	0000	__	000000	00
Bold	3.2 mm	Glass, Metal, Plastic	2 min.	-50° F to 150° F	Pocket Clip	__	Fluorescent Green, Fluorescent Orange, Fluorescent Pink, Fluorescent Yellow	0000000	0000	__	000000	00
Bold	4 mm	Metal, Plastic, Rubber, Wood	2 min.	-20° F to 150° F	__	__	Black, Blue, Light Blue, Brown, Gold, Green, Orange, Purple, Red, Silver, White, Yellow	00000000	0000	12	00000000	00000
Bold/Extra Bold	3 mm/5 mm	Metal, Plastic, Rubber, Wood	1 min.	-20° F to 150° F	Pocket Clip, Reversible Tip	__	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White, Yellow	00000000	0000	12	00000000	0000
Ultra Bold	12.7 mm	Glass, Metal, Plastic, Wood	5 min.	0° F to 150° F	__	__	Black, Blue, Orange, Red, White, Yellow	0000000	0000	__	000000	00

Paint Marker Sets

Bold Tip

Reversible Bold/Extra-Bold Tip

Includes a set of five colors. These paint markers work well even on dirty, rusty, and oily surfaces.

Reversible tip markers have a tip that’s bold on one end and extra-bold on the other. Remove and reinsert the tip to change the size.

Sets									Replacement Tips
Tip Size	Stroke Wd.	For Use On	Drying Time, min.	Application Temp. Range, °F	Features	Includes		Each	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Bold	4 mm	Metal, Plastic, Rubber, Wood	2	-20° to 150°	Pocket Clip	Five Markers (Black, Red, Silver, White, and Yellow)	00000000	000000	12	00000000	000000
Bold/Extra Bold	3 mm/5 mm	Metal, Plastic, Rubber, Wood	1	-20° to 150°	Pocket Clip, Reversible Tip	Five Markers (Black, Green, Red, White, and Yellow)	00000000	00000	12	00000000	0000

Squeeze-On Paint Markers

Choose only the colors you need. You control the flow of paint with how hard you squeeze or press down. These paint markers work well even on dirty, rusty, and oily surfaces.

Paint Markers

Pointed-Tip Pen

Round-Tip Pen

Tube

Black

Blue

Gold

Green

Red

Silver

White

Yellow

Fluorescent Orange

Fluorescent Red

Fluorescent Yellow

Tip
Size	Shape	Stroke Wd., mm	For Use On	Container Size, fl. oz.	Drying Time, min.	Application Temp. Range, °F	Choose a Color		Each
Pen
Medium	Point	1.4	Ceramic, Glass, Leather, Metal, Plastic, Rubber, Wood	__	1	-50° to 150°	Black, Blue, Gold, Green, Red, Silver, White, Yellow, Fluorescent Orange, Fluorescent Red, Fluorescent Yellow	000000	00000
Medium	Round	2.3	Ceramic, Glass, Leather, Metal, Plastic, Rubber, Wood	__	1	-50° to 150°	Black, Blue, Gold, Green, Red, Silver, White, Yellow, Fluorescent Orange, Fluorescent Red, Fluorescent Yellow	0000000	0000
Tube
Bold	Round	3	Glass, Metal, Rubber, Wood	1.7	20	0° to 150°	Black, Blue, Red, White, Yellow	000000	0000

Replacement Tips

Tip Shape	Stroke Wd., mm	Tip Size	For Color	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Point	1.4	Medium	Black, Blue, Gold, Green, Red, Silver, White, Yellow, Fluorescent Orange, Fluorescent Red, Fluorescent Yellow	2	0000000	00000
Round	2.3	Medium	Black, Blue, Gold, Green, Red, Silver, White, Yellow	2	00000000	0000
Round	2.3	Medium	Fluorescent Orange, Fluorescent Red, Fluorescent Yellow	2	00000000	0000

Outdoor Paint Markers

Optional Holder

Round Tip

Flat Tip

Black

Blue

Dark Blue

Dark Green

Dark Purple

Gold

Green

Orange

Pink

Purple

Red

Silver

Teal

White

Yellow

Dark Red

Metallic Blue

Metallic Green

Metallic Pink

Gray

Choose only the colors you need. These rich colors won’t fade in sunlight or exposure to weather. These paint markers work well even on dirty, rusty, and oily surfaces.

Markers with a reversible tip are bold on one end and extra bold on the other. Remove and reinsert the tip to change the size. Add a holder to use as a cap and keep your marker easily accessible and in one place.

Tip Size	Tip Shape	Stroke Wd.	For Use On	Drying Time, min.	Application Temp. Range, °F	Features	Choose a Color		Each
Bold/Extra Bold	Round	3 mm/5 mm	Glass, Metal, Plastic, Wood	1	40° to 130°	Pocket Clip, Reversible Tip	Black, Blue, Dark Blue, Dark Green, Dark Purple, Gold, Gray, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Silver, Teal, White, Yellow	0000000	00000
Ultra Bold	Flat	15 mm	Canvas, Ceramic, Glass, Metal, Plastic	3	40° to 130°	__	Black, Blue, Dark Blue, Dark Green, Dark Red, Gold, Green, Metallic Blue, Metallic Green, Metallic Pink, Orange, Pink, Red, Silver, Teal, White, Yellow	00000000	0000

Optional Holder with Adhesive Back for Markers with a Round Tip

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Outdoor Paint Marker Sets

Optional Holder

Includes one black, blue, orange, red, white, and yellow marker. These rich colors won’t fade in sunlight or exposure to weather. These paint markers work well even on dirty, rusty, and oily surfaces. They have a reversible tip that’s bold on one end and extra-bold on the other. Remove and reinsert the tip to change the size.

Optional holder functions as a cap and keeps your marker easily accessible and in one place.

Tip Size	Stroke Wd.	For Use On	Drying Time, min.	Application Temp. Range, °F	Includes		Each
Bold/Extra Bold	3 mm/5 mm	Glass, Metal, Plastic, Wood	1	40° to 130°	Six Markers (Black, Blue, Orange, Red, White, and Yellow)	0000000	000000

Optional Holder with Adhesive Back

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Wet-Surface Paint Markers

Fine Tip

Medium or Bold Tip

Write on wet surfaces or underwater. These paint markers also work well even on dirty, rusty, and oily surfaces. They have fade- and chip-resistant paint.

Tip Size	Stroke Wd., mm	For Use On	Drying Time, min.	Application Temp. Range, °F	Choose a Color		Each
Fine	1.2	Glass, Metal, Plastic, Rubber, Wood	45	-20° to 150°	Black, Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow	00000000	00000
Medium	2.4	Concrete, Glass, Metal, Plastic, Rubber, Wood	45	-20° to 150°	Black, Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow	00000000	0000
Bold	3.2	Concrete, Glass, Metal, Plastic, Rubber, Wood	35	-20° to 150°	Black, Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow	0000000	0000

Large-Capacity Wet-Surface Paint Markers

These long-life markers hold twice as much paint as our other wet-surface paint markers. They write on wet surfaces or underwater and also work well even on dirty, rusty, and oily surfaces. These markers have fade- and chip-resistant paint. They cannot be sold to Canada due to product labeling requirements.

Tip Size	Stroke Wd., mm	For Use On	Drying Time, min.	Application Temp. Range, °F	Cannot Be Sold To	Choose a Color		Each
Medium	2.4	Concrete, Glass, Metal, Plastic, Rubber, Wood	45	-20° to 150°	Canada	Black, Green, Red, White, Yellow	00000000	00000

High-Purity Paint Markers

Low in chlorides and halogens, these markers won't corrode or contaminate surfaces where degradation is a concern, such as stainless steel. They're typically used in nuclear plants and oil and gas refineries. They work well even on dirty, rusty, and oily surfaces.

Tip Size	Stroke Wd., mm	For Use On	Drying Time, min.	Application Temp. Range, °F	Choose a Color		Each
Bold	3	Glass, Metal, Plastic	4	-20° to 150°	Black, Blue, Red, White, Yellow	000000	00000
Bold	3.2	Glass, Metal, Plastic	5	-20° to 150°	Black, White, Yellow	000000	0000
Fine	1.2	Glass, Metal, Plastic	5	-20° to 150°	Black, Red, White, Yellow	000000	0000

Replacement Tips for Blue, Red, White, and Yellow 3.0-mm Markers (Pkg. of 12)	00000000	Pkg.	00000
Replacement Tip for Black 3.0-mm Markers (Pkg. of 12)	00000000	Pkg.	0000

High-Temperature Paint Markers

Mark surfaces that are exposed to extreme heat. These paint markers work well even on dirty, rusty, and oily surfaces.

Tip Size	Stroke Wd., mm	For Use On	Drying Time, min.	Application Temp. Range, °F	Max. Temp., °F	Color		Each
Medium	2.4	Ceramic, Glass, Metal, Plastic	30	-20° to 150°	800°	White	00000000	00000
Bold	3	Ceramic, Glass, Metal	10	-50° to 150°	1800°	Yellow	00000000	0000

Water-Removable Paint Markers

Wash the writing off your surface with water. These paint markers work well even on dirty, rusty, and oily surfaces.

Tip Size	Stroke Wd., mm	For Use On	Drying Time, min.	Application Temp. Range, °F	Choose a Color		Each
Bold	3.2	Ceramic, Glass, Metal, Plastic	1	0° to 150°	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White, Yellow	0000000	00000

Detergent-Removable Paint Markers

Good for wet environments, the writing from these markers won't come off with water alone but washes off easily with a mild detergent. These paint markers work well even on dirty, rusty, and oily surfaces.

Tip Size	Stroke Wd., mm	For Use On	Drying Time, min.	Application Temp. Range, °F	Choose a Color		Each
Bold	3.2	Ceramic, Glass, Metal, Plastic	1	0° to 150°	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White, Yellow	0000000	00000

Fabric Paint Markers

Write on cotton, wool, synthetic blends, and other fabrics with a pigment-based paint that won’t come off in laundering. These paint markers also work well even on dirty, rusty, and oily surfaces.

Tip Size	Stroke Wd., mm	For Use On	Drying Time, min.	Application Temp. Range, °F	Choose a Color		Each
Fine	1.2	Fabric	2	-20° to 150°	Black, White, Yellow	000000	00000

Large-Capacity Fabric Paint Markers

These long-life markers hold twice as much paint as our other fabric paint markers. They write on cotton, wool, synthetic blends, and other fabrics with a pigment-based paint that won’t come off in laundering. They also work well even on dirty, rusty, and oily surfaces.

Tip Size	Stroke Wd., mm	For Use On	Drying Time, min.	Application Temp. Range, °F	Choose a Color		Each
Medium	2.4	Fabric	2	-20° to 150°	Black, Orange, Red, White, Yellow	000000	00000

Paint Crayons for Recessed Characters

Rub the crayon over engraved or stamped characters to make them stand out. Paint completely fills crevices and dries with a luster. These paint crayons work well even on dirty, rusty, and oily surfaces.

Extra Bold
Stroke Wd., mm	Drying Time, hrs.	For Use On	Application Temp. Range, °F	Specifications Met	Choose a Color		Each
9.5	24	Metal	0° to 390°	Fed. Spec. TT-F-325a, MIL-STD-171	Black, Red, White, Yellow	000000	00000
9.5	24	Metal	0° to 390°	Fed. Spec. TT-F-325a, MIL-STD-171	Gold	0000000	0000

Paint Crayons with Holder

These crayons come in a tube that makes it easier to write and keeps the crayon from drying out. They work well even on dirty, rusty, and oily surfaces. They cannot be sold to Canada due to local chemical regulations.

Ultra Bold
Stroke Wd., mm	Drying Time, min.	For Use On	Application Temp. Range, °F	Includes	Choose a Color	Cannot Be Sold To		Each
13	10	Metal, Plastic, Rubber, Wood	20° to 390°	One Twist-Feed Holder	Black, Blue, Green, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow, Fluorescent Orange, Fluorescent Yellow	Canada	0000000	00000

Paint Crayons

Crayon with Optional Holder

Crayon

These paint crayons work well even on dirty, rusty, and oily surfaces.

Optional holder makes it easier to write and keeps the crayon from drying out.

Ultra Bold
Stroke Wd., mm	Drying Time	For Use On	Application Temp. Range, °F	Environment	Choose a Color		Each
17	5 min.	Glass, Metal, Plastic, Rubber	-50° to 150°	__	Yellow	0000000	00000
17	16 hrs.	Glass, Metal, Plastic, Rubber	-50° to 150°	Wet Location	Fluorescent Blue, Fluorescent Green, Fluorescent Orange, Fluorescent Red, Fluorescent Yellow	0000000	0000
17	24 hrs.	Glass, Metal, Plastic, Rubber	-50° to 150°	Wet Location	Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow	0000000	0000

Optional Aluminum Holder

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Glow-in-the-Dark Paint Crayons

Paint stores energy from exposure to light to create luminescent marks you can see in the dark. These paint crayons work well even on dirty, rusty, and oily surfaces. They cannot be sold to Canada due to local chemical regulations.

Ultra Bold
Stroke Wd., mm	Drying Time, min.	For Use On	Application Temp. Range, °F	Color	Cannot Be Sold To		Each
13	10	Ceramic, Fabric, Glass, Metal, Plastic, Wood	20° to 240°	Fluorescent Yellow	Canada	000000	000000

Hot Surface Paint Crayons

Paint dries immediately when applied to heated metal and won't smear, char, discolor, or peel. These paint crayons work well even on dirty, rusty, and oily surfaces.

Optional holder makes it easier to write and keeps the crayon from drying out.

Extra Bold
Stroke Wd., mm	Drying Time	For Use On	Application Temp. Range, °F	Max. Temp., °F	Choose a Color		Each
9.5	Instant	Metal	230° to 1100°	1100°	Black, Blue, Red, White, Yellow	0000000	00000
9.5	Instant	Metal	400° to 1600°	1600°	Black, Blue, Red, White, Yellow	0000000	0000

Optional Wood Holder

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High-Purity Paint Crayons

Low in chlorides and halogens, these crayons won't corrode or contaminate surfaces where degradation is a concern, such as stainless steel. They're typically used in nuclear plants and oil and gas refineries. These paint crayons work well even on dirty, rusty, and oily surfaces. They cannot be sold to Canada due to local chemical regulations.

Ultra Bold
Stroke Wd., mm	Drying Time, min.	For Use On	Application Temp. Range, °F	Includes	Cannot Be Sold To	Choose a Color		Each
13	5	Metal	-40° to 210°	One Twist-Feed Holder	Canada	Black, Red, White, Yellow	0000000	00000

Rough Surface Paint Crayons

Crayon

Write on concrete, forgings, castings, and other rough surfaces with these weather- and fade-resistant paint crayons. They also work well on dirty, rusty, and oily surfaces.

Ultra Bold
Stroke Wd., mm	Drying Time, hrs.	For Use On	Application Temp. Range, °F	Environment	Choose a Color		Each
17	16	Concrete, Metal	-50° to 150°	Outdoor	Black, Red, White, Yellow	0000000	00000

Optional Aluminum Holder

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Heat Treating and Annealing Paint Crayons

Crayon

Marks written at room temperature will hold up through heating and cooling processes. Use on welds, ingots, castings, forgings, and other metal surfaces. These paint crayons work well even on dirty, rusty, and oily surfaces.

Ultra Bold
Stroke Wd., mm	Drying Time, hrs.	For Use On	Application Temp. Range, °F	Max. Temp., °F	Choose a Color		Each
17	16	Metal	-50° to 150°	1800°	White	0000000	00000
17	24	Metal	-50° to 150°	1600°	Black, Red, White, Yellow	0000000	0000

Optional Aluminum Holder

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Primer-Resistant Paint Crayons

Crayon

Often used for structural steel parts or layout work, markings from these crayons show through oil- and solvent-based primer coatings. These paint crayons work well even on dirty, rusty, and oily surfaces.

Ultra Bold
Stroke Wd., mm	Drying Time, hrs.	For Use On	Application Temp. Range, °F	Color		Each
17	16	Metal	-50° to 150°	Blue	0000000	00000

Optional Aluminum Holder

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Touch-Up Paint Pens for Metal

Touch up small scratches on metal surfaces with these pens.

Black pens have a beveled abrasive tip to remove rust and clean the surface. They have a roller-ball tip for precision paint application and a brush tip for general use. Once the paint dries, use the foam tip to apply the clear coat included in the pen’s base.

			Dry Time
Container Size, fl. oz.	Composition	Formulation	Touch	O'all, min.	Max. Temp., °F	For Use Outdoors	For Use On	Color (Appearance)		Each
0.3	Solvent Based	Acrylic Lacquer	30 sec.	1	Not Rated	No	Aluminum, Steel, Iron	White (Gloss)	00000000	000000
0.5	Solvent Based	Lacquer	20 min.	30	95	No	Steel, Iron	Black (Flat)	0000000	00000
0.5	Solvent Based	Lacquer	20 min.	30	95	No	Steel, Iron	Black (Gloss)	0000000	00000

Wood Stain Pens

Touch-up nicks and scratches on wood.

		Dry Time
Container Size, fl. oz.	Composition	Touch, min.	O'all, hrs.	Stroke Wd.	Max. Temp., °F	For Use Outdoors	For Use On	Choose a Color		Each
0.3	Solvent Based	30	3	3/16"	120°	No	Wood	Dark Maple, Dark Walnut, Light Oak, Red Mahogany	000000	00000

Fillable Touch-Up Paint Pens

Fill these pens with paint for a precise and tidy touch-up. Use the included syringe to fill the pen. Then snap on the brush tip and twist to lock it in place. Pens are not reusable.

Capacity, fl. oz.	Stroke Wd.	For Use With	Includes		Each
1/8	1/8"	Water-Based Paint and Coatings	Syringe Dispenser, Two Pens	000000	000000

Touch-Up Plastic Coating Pens for Metal

Seal out moisture on scratched painted metal.

			Dry Time
Container Size, fl. oz.	Composition	Formulation	Touch, min.	O'all, hrs.	For Use Outdoors	For Use On	Color		Each
0.5	Solvent Based	Acrylic	30	24	Yes	Steel, Iron	Clear	0000000	000000