Paint Pens for lug lining & fills
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Paint Pens for lug lining & fills
Hi folks,
I apologize if this has been covered before and my search didn’t find it.
Has anyone successfully used Sharpie extra fine point oil based paint pens for doing lug lining & fill-ins on cutouts/pantos? Also, how about the use of the wider points for touch-ups?
Thanks and regards,
Van
I apologize if this has been covered before and my search didn’t find it.
Has anyone successfully used Sharpie extra fine point oil based paint pens for doing lug lining & fill-ins on cutouts/pantos? Also, how about the use of the wider points for touch-ups?
Thanks and regards,
Van
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I’ve used the extra fine water based pen. I clear coated afterwards. I think some professionals use a Kemper fluid writer.
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Here is my pathetic try with a pin stripe brush . I kept telling myself "just get a Sharpie". I'm not good with decals either .
DSCF2579 by mark westi, on Flickr
DSCF2589 by mark westi, on Flickr
DSCF2578 by mark westi, on Flickr
DSCF2579 by mark westi, on Flickr
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This is what I use for lug-lining work. Makes for nice, thin lines. Very accurate, little to no slop.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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I used a Testor's paint pen.
I didn't figure out until I was most of the way through that you can trim the felt tip to make it sharper.
I didn't figure out until I was most of the way through that you can trim the felt tip to make it sharper.
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Hmm; one of these came with my drafting instrument set, about 45 years ago. Never used it for anything...
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I used a paint pen I got at a local hobby store to outline the lugs on my Trek 560 Pro one day. Turned out ok and the buyer of that bike sure liked it.
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This is very timely for me, with Capo Sieger #2 arriving. It was repainted without the head lug cutouts being painted in the head tube color, so I need to fix that. (Capo Modell Campagnolo shown, with the small exposed head tube panels appropriately painted.)
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This is what I use for lug-lining work. Makes for nice, thin lines. Very accurate, little to no slop.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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I am not clear how this is used. How do you get paint into the pen? what kind of paint do you use? I would think lacquer would dry too fast. I would love to do some lug lining on my paint jobs. Tried to use a paint pen once but the line was much too wide.
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@capnjonny, I just dip the quill in the paint and wipe the excess, the paint pools in the space behind the nib. Pic of it here:
https://www.velo-heaven.co.uk/produc...s-restorations
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I've used DecoColor pens (probably acrylic), the "fine" variety. They have decent color selection, plus gold, silver and I think maybe copper. They're fairly easy to use, can clean up mess-ups with isopropyl before they dry. The silver really does look silvery gray.
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@PilotFishBob.
Great idea for that pen. I used to have one and had no idea what it was used for. Now I know and gonna give it a try on my Rabeneick. Sadly, my vision is failing and my hands tend to shake when attempting to target. Pictures to follow, if things work out well.
Great idea for that pen. I used to have one and had no idea what it was used for. Now I know and gonna give it a try on my Rabeneick. Sadly, my vision is failing and my hands tend to shake when attempting to target. Pictures to follow, if things work out well.
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I have used a Zig paint pen I got at Micheal's craft store for outlining lugs. It was pretty easy to use for someone who doesn't have a steady hand. I just put it in the groove and traced it around. I don't think it would work as well for a wider area like filling a cutout.
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@PilotFishBob.
Great idea for that pen. I used to have one and had no idea what it was used for. Now I know and gonna give it a try on my Rabeneick. Sadly, my vision is failing and my hands tend to shake when attempting to target. Pictures to follow, if things work out well.
Great idea for that pen. I used to have one and had no idea what it was used for. Now I know and gonna give it a try on my Rabeneick. Sadly, my vision is failing and my hands tend to shake when attempting to target. Pictures to follow, if things work out well.
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I have used them for both touch-up and around lugs. It helps having a steady hand when doing the lug work. Pre lug outline and post lug outline.
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Many thanks to all for info and leads.
I got a couple of Decocolor pens from our local art supply store. They work well. I’ve been practicing on the groves in a soup can. Medium point works a little better for the width of line I want.
Our son, the artist, arrives in a couple days and I’ll press him into service.
Cheers,
Van
I got a couple of Decocolor pens from our local art supply store. They work well. I’ve been practicing on the groves in a soup can. Medium point works a little better for the width of line I want.
Our son, the artist, arrives in a couple days and I’ll press him into service.
Cheers,
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I did this to my Norther yesterday! It turned out surprisingly great and, assuming it doesn't hold up, I'll do it with real paint over the winter when I take the bike apart and clean it properly. I'd post photos but I'm too new, though you can see a teaser shot as my avatar!
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@PilotFishBob.
Great idea for that pen. I used to have one and had no idea what it was used for. Now I know and gonna give it a try on my Rabeneick. Sadly, my vision is failing and my hands tend to shake when attempting to target. Pictures to follow, if things work out well.
Great idea for that pen. I used to have one and had no idea what it was used for. Now I know and gonna give it a try on my Rabeneick. Sadly, my vision is failing and my hands tend to shake when attempting to target. Pictures to follow, if things work out well.
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Beautiful paint job! One needs not only a "steady hand," but also a modicum of artistic or calligraphic talent. (I lack both, but my wife has them in abundance, so I am getting birthday present ideas.)
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Randy, you are probably better than you think.
I have every intention of giving it a try. I will mask the panels on my bike with frisket paper. I will attempt to mask the lugs with whatever I can. And then I will rattle can the frame or even paint it with a brush. Then...
If all looks good, I will attempt the pin striping. If still looking good, on goes the art and then a few coats of clear, followed by a three month paint drying time. Could easily turn into a year of drying time...
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I use a large fluid writing pen by Kemper tools. It has a reservoir that holds several drops of paint and gives you excellent control. You can get them on Amazon.