How To Choose The Right Liquid Paint Marker

Markal Liquid Paint Markers

For over 80 years, Markal® has been the trusted leader in industrial marking solutions, while being committed to developing new and innovative products for use in some of the world′s toughest environments.

Ideal for use in the automotive industry, construction, welding, and metal product and fabrication, liquid paint markers are one of the most versatile and relied upon industrial marking tools across the world. Offered in both permanent and temporary formulas, liquid paint markers offer real paint in multiple tip sizes and colours. Markal® brand paint markers are also specially formulated for a variety of different environments, including aerospace, high temperature and other extreme applications.

Markal Liquid Paint Markers

Choosing Your Paint Marking Solution

When choosing a Markal® liquid paint marker, there are a few questions to consider:

  • What is the surface you will be marking on?
    Paint Markers are intended for permanent marking on non-porous surfaces.
    Examples include: Metals, glass, plastic, rubber, etc.
  • Does the marking need to be permanent or temporary?
    There are both permanent and temporary Markal® liquid paint marking solutions available.
  • Does the marking surface have any special characteristics?
    Markal® creates speciality markers for more challenging environments.
    Examples include oily, wet, rusty and frozen surface conditions.

To help select the right paint marking solution for your needs, use the Liquid Paint Marker Selection Chart.

Choosing Your Paint Marking Solution

Select Your Markal® Paint Marker

Paint-Riter

Paint-Riter™

Includes Water-Based and Window Marking items.

Paint-Riter +

Paint-Riter™ +

Best used for Oily Surface and Aerospace applications.

Paint-Riter Valve Action

Paint-Riter® Valve Action®

Fast drying and lead-free paint markers.

Pro-Line

Pro-Line®

Extreme, High Temperature, Wet & Fine Point markers.

Dura-Ink +

Dura-Ink +

Perfect for temporarily marking bare (non-treated, non-painted) metal with no ghosting after removal.

Pro-Max

Pro-Max®

For super-sized, highly visible marking applications.

Security Check

Security Check

Provides a visual indication of bolt or part loosening.