The four applications for paint markers in windshield marking are:
- Temporary marking in the repair industry
- Temporary marking in the retail industry
- Permanent marking in towing industry
- Permanent marking in auto auction and transport industries
Temporary Marking In Auto Body Repair
Collision shops mark windshields and body panels with water based markers that are rain resistant, yet removable with mild cleaners such as window cleaners. The markers for this application are formulated with water based acrylic paint similar to the paint found in poster markers. Tip sizes range from 2.3 mm to 8 mm. The most poplular products have a 8 mm chisel tip that allows users to use one marker for a variety of widths. The most popular colors are fluroescent orange, pink, green, and yellow. Popular brands include Posca and Autowriter.
Temporary Marking for Automotive Retail
Markers for retail windshield marking are similar to those used in the repair industry but are much wider, up to 30 mm in width. Tips take several minutes to prime but once primed are ready to use almost instantly. Markers offer cost savings versus vinyl lettersand allow users to personalize messages rather than use boiler plate messages. Poplular brands in this area are Posca and Artline.
Permanent Marking in Tow Services
Wrecker services have some unique requirements such as marking in wet and or cold conditions. The marker of choice are solid paint markers that write in cold, wet conditions. Markers must also be permanent because cars can be stored for several years. Solid paint markers are easily removed with razor blades. Popular brands in this category are Sakura and Markal.
Permanent Marking in Auto Auction and Transportation
Similar to wrecker services, Auto Auction sites must use permanent markers that can be easily remove with razor blade scrapping. Some site prefer solid paint markers such as Sakura solid paint or Sanford Mean Streak and some prefer felt tip markers. Sites in cold areas must occaisionally write on frosted glass and prefer "hot formula" markers such as Auction Pro, others in warmer climates are able to purchase general purpose felt tip markers in bulk quantities for as low as $1.10 each. Popular markers in this category are Dykem Brite Mark and Auction Pro.
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