#12
I got a small ruler which I like and want use it. Here it is.

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As you can see the ruler has a low contrast and not that easy to use. I want to blacken etched marking on the rule. Anybody care to advise how to do it and what to use, if it possible at all?
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#13
Try shoe polish first, if the etch is deep enough it works well. Otherwise you need to use enamel paint; paint the whole ruler and wipe it off with a rag on a block of wood. It will leave the enamel in the etch and remove the rest.
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#14
Paint or paint pen and wipe off the excess. Do it to your sockets and wrenches as well.
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#15
I was at a display of inlayed guitars at the MIM in Phoenix (https://mim.org/exhibits/special-exhibit...xhibition/ Check it out if you want to see some $300K+ guitars).  One item that caught my eye (that I thought I could afford) was a marker they used to highlight etching on some of the inlay pieces.  It was a Markal B Paintstik.  Thought I'd like to try one for the same purpose you're proposing.  MSC has them for about $1.50 each, but I imagine a minimum order is going to mess that up.  Amazon has them, but in packs of 10.

Phil
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#16
I have used a sharpie- smear it on, wipe it off. Do a small test first.

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#17
Sharpie
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#18
Maybe a gun blacking touch-up pen.   

gun black pen
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#19
Guys,
thank you for suggestions.
I tried regular black sharpie, does not work well, quickly return to original condition due to handling.
Yesterday I was in Homedepot and bought Sharpie oil based paint pen. Did not work either. The paint does not adhere well to the ruler besides it is brittle and when I tried clean around etching whole thing just went off.
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#20
I'd just use a black crayon and re-apply as required.
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#21
Put black ink over the whole thing and then lightly sand it down.  The black ink will stay in the shallow areas and you will have a great ruler again
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