Clay - I've done the same colorization to mine for 30+ years however I use Testor's Model Enamel paint (in the small 1 oz bottles) and use Zippo lighter fluid to wipe the excess off about 2 minute after application. The lighter fluid does not really remove any paint that is in the engraving and there is no need to use a razor which could scratch the Chrome. Try it! Plus... the Testor's is extremely durable - lasts for many many years and there are a plethora of colors to choose from. Hint - use a wooden toothpick to apply - much neater than a brush.
@KoonTrucking3 жыл бұрын
Cool tip
@8145dwerdna10 ай бұрын
You can also use a calligraphy pen to fill it in using capillary. It's the same thing as filling panel lines on a model with panel liner (really thinned out enamel paint)
@stephenross92823 жыл бұрын
Iv done this before with my pistols. I would use my wife's nail paint. Never thought about doing it to my tools lol
@justinsmet3 жыл бұрын
today got a couple of tool from my matco dealer he is so cool and when I first started he was the only one that came to me introduced himself and helped me out with what I needed
@stever58873 жыл бұрын
Yeah, you find one of those every now and then. They're a freak of nature, but they can be good people to know. I had a Snap-on guy like that when I lived in Denver.
@Invisible_Poop3 жыл бұрын
Those Paint Markers by Super Met-Al is all I used for the past 10 years in marking timing marks on belts and chains, along with labeling everything!! I get them from Napa Auto Parts!!
@srssrv74783 жыл бұрын
My brother Clay you are a new true OG and love your tools and mark them like us old dudes do sometimes!LEGEND!
@pablosgarage707 Жыл бұрын
Just did this to my 3/8 set and they look amazing!!! Thank you for the inspiration.
@butler3863 жыл бұрын
Yep that helps make your ratchet personalized to your liking and identification. Thanks for sharing.
@aaronruiz52773 жыл бұрын
My ratchets got filled in on their own with black grease over time lol
@TakeS_itApart3 жыл бұрын
Try a lacquer stick one of these days, You basically use it like a crayon over what your trying to fill and just wipe away the excess, works great if your trying to do a whole socket set 🤘🤘
@TakeS_itApart3 жыл бұрын
And you don’t gotta wait for it to dry
@ranct18153 жыл бұрын
Well I'll be customizing for awhile cause I'm also a ratchet addicted 🤪, thanks for the video Clay 👍
@andyarmstrong53783 жыл бұрын
How did I miss this.....i know what im doing tomorrow
@TylerSnyder3053 жыл бұрын
I just spray a rattle can into a cup and use a q tip to apply the markings then wipe off the excess with some denatured alcohol before the paint fully cures.
@deepsquat6003 жыл бұрын
Yeah I've done something similar with my dark impacts that are just stamped and you can't see what's going on I've painted all of those green so I can tell what freaking size they are
@ChevyConQueso3 жыл бұрын
That's a great idea. I'm a fan of using a wash bottle and acetone or lacquer thinner to clean off tools, but lately I started using citrus cleaner for the same job, so maybe it'll resist taking the paint off quickly. Only one way to find out.
@bill4123 Жыл бұрын
Probably for a different use but watching you use the razor reminded me of the bazillion pack of "miniscraper" plastic razor blades sitting in my box.
@kennethorton36613 жыл бұрын
Awesome my friend
@collisiontech_nick3993 жыл бұрын
You do realize that you left your ratchet on?
@KoonTrucking3 жыл бұрын
Haha
@touchgo72813 жыл бұрын
LMAO...
@kevinmcgee92093 жыл бұрын
I think that would look good with the same color as your color handle.
@cucolopez19423 жыл бұрын
Nice job Clay
@brianreese93183 жыл бұрын
Nice 👍
@ashlandgunclub10003 жыл бұрын
I use testers model paint. Once it’s dry I hit it with a little automotive clear coat.
@soupbums5 ай бұрын
Same here but the USA LOGO did mines in Red White Blue 👍
@WBOS723 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Clay, gonna do this to mine.
@joshcopeland43023 жыл бұрын
This deserves a beer my friend!
@jasonwillis13763 жыл бұрын
Awesome idea ! 👍🏻
@ChevyConQueso3 жыл бұрын
A couple years ago SK released the LP90 series, and they had green selector switches. It was cool looking, and I wanted to take them off my Snap-on ratchets and anodize them. I'm gonna have to revisit that and paint some too. I'm thinking red, white and blue!
@jenniferfreeman17523 жыл бұрын
That's cool I might try it . I have two locking ratchets like that
@CEDARHILLPRODUCTIONS3 жыл бұрын
What's up guy's!?!??!! I just spent a week of my free time to paint almost all my tools. Still have some to go. Metric blue and SAE green.
@stever58873 жыл бұрын
Aye, that's the rub; how do you know when to stop painting in the recesses on all of your tools. Once you get started, you may not be able to stop. I've decided to just leave mine in chrome. The paint will eventually be removed over time, and then you have to re-do it and....no, thanks.
@MarkMattioli3 жыл бұрын
Great idea love to see how well you take care of your tools!! ❤️
@gregcothrum40453 жыл бұрын
Great video have a great one and stay safe 👍
@irwinmccook79423 жыл бұрын
Very neat!! i'll be giving that a try myself!!
@korn110003 жыл бұрын
Cool! i got lucky and found a 9/16 snap on wrench with it colored in like this a week ago in a old chevy truck. thought i might do this to my other wrenches too.
@inukun19893 жыл бұрын
Been doing this on anything rollmarked with testers model enamel for years great spin with the paint pen probaly cleaner even up its slower
@HerreraCam3 жыл бұрын
Too cool!
@franknorman54883 жыл бұрын
That looks real nice.
@belacs1233 жыл бұрын
Tried this yesterday works awesome!
@codyrobertson46303 жыл бұрын
That red would look good on your Mac axis ratchet
@coldsteel863 жыл бұрын
The finishing product looks really cool. But brother you have some patients. I would have more paint on myself then the ratchet. 🤪🤪🤪
@davidwalle50253 жыл бұрын
good tip
@ChadG23 жыл бұрын
A great idea for snap on to do
@chrismcgovern94543 жыл бұрын
No lol can you just imagine what it would cost then.
@wyattholm40663 жыл бұрын
i just did that to my wrenches
@joebaxter19363 жыл бұрын
I’ve always wanted to do this but I couldn’t figure out how to do this without painting the entire ratchet by mistake 😂
@shanebureau95313 жыл бұрын
Greetings from wooster OHIO
@EdAtoZ3 жыл бұрын
Koon, I do it a little differently I wait to the paint starts to dry then wipe it off using a kleenex and the flat of my thumb.
@chrismcgovern94543 жыл бұрын
I also do it a little differently as well. So what I do is instead of the razor blade I just go straight to the brake clean works every time.
@towboatjeff3 жыл бұрын
Ive been doing the same thing for a while. But those paint markers you have look a lot better than the ones i have.
@chrismcgovern94543 жыл бұрын
The bigger paint markers work as well. I just did this the other day
@tobbytownsend99683 жыл бұрын
Haasl did a video like this a while back.
@kscyclone3 жыл бұрын
I do this on tools and guns with nail polish. Seems like tougher paint.
@scottie261693 жыл бұрын
would it be the same process with nail polish ?
@kscyclone3 жыл бұрын
@@scottie26169 Yes. I just fill in the engraved lines with polish and wipe it off. You can use whatever cleaner on tools. I use clp or ballistol to wipe the excess off guns.
@19ADAM803 жыл бұрын
👍🏼
@rex34513 жыл бұрын
First!!!
@cucolopez19423 жыл бұрын
Home depot, Deal of the day gentlemen long neck m12 ratchet kits for $219
@franknorman54883 жыл бұрын
Kit with battery and charger???
@cucolopez19423 жыл бұрын
@@franknorman5488 yes sir today only. Home depot website and search deal of the day
@cucolopez19423 жыл бұрын
@@franknorman5488 i picked up 1/4 and 3/8 for like $470 with taxes
@franknorman54883 жыл бұрын
@@cucolopez1942 Thanks!!!
@cucolopez19423 жыл бұрын
@@franknorman5488 not a problem, enjoy the them👊🏼👊🏼
@darrylschmidt7042 жыл бұрын
Thank you Clay. Great idea. I am thinking about doing this with my sockets with white and yellow to make the sizes easier to see. I am using old Snap On ratchets and want to upgrade to locking flex heads with soft grip handles. I have a couple with quick release. I don't remember hearing you discuss using the quick release. Do you like those? I know the anvil might be more likely to break but it is nice not having to fight oily sockets. I looked at your ratchet comparison video...is the Matco BRF128LFM still your favorite?
@KoonTrucking2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I like them but it isn’t something I just have to have
@KoonTrucking2 жыл бұрын
Yes I’m still a fan of the Matco and Nepros then snap on
@TruFrag2 жыл бұрын
If that's one of those near needle point tips, its a tiny piece of stainless rod that acts like a plunger instead of the ball in a ballpoint pin. I'm worried it may have scratched your chrome. if you ever remove the paint give us an update please!
@KoonTrucking2 жыл бұрын
Don't you think the chrome will get scratched during use?
@TruFrag2 жыл бұрын
@@KoonTrucking not necessarily. I guess if their getting banged around alot... I'm a woodworker, only been sticking chrome into engine compartments for about a 3 months, maybe that's not enough time to get a scratch or perhaps am just spastic?
@rex34513 жыл бұрын
Sup
@andrewscott88923 жыл бұрын
Did you use a water based or oil based paint marker?
@KoonTrucking3 жыл бұрын
I assume it is oil based as hard as it is to come off your hands !
@andrewscott88923 жыл бұрын
@@KoonTrucking thank you, I have a water based red and it worked great but can only find blue in oil based
@goldhunter96413 жыл бұрын
I've seen people do this before and you know if there was some way to get into each letter and number and indentions and lightly Scuff the surface of the Chrome to hold the paint better for longer that would pretty cool as well...
@KoonTrucking3 жыл бұрын
It’s stays in there really good. I haven’t had to repaint any of them