I would sand the metal or plastic lightly before using the paint pen for better adhesion. You could also put a label protector or book tape over the marking if it is big enough.

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We use a 'paint' pen for our electronic items that we check out.

Available at most art stores and probably at office supply places.





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CD marker pen with oilbased ink works but not forever :)


17 May 2022 Sal 20:17 tarihinde Cameron Metcalf < [log in to unmask]> şunu yazdı:

> Whiteout pen?
> Nail polish?
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> Cameron
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> Odd question but not if you work in a library… besides using a label 
> maker have you found any “marker” to label the “metal” part of a flash 
> drive with just letters so it doesn’t get wiped out if you sweep your finger over it?
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> Sharpies don’t work.
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> Thank you!
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> Charles.
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> Charles Meyer
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> Charlotte County Public Library
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> Port Charlotte, FL
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