Rusty Surface Markers
Markers engineered to bond through oxidized metal, so the mark holds as corrosion spreads.
PM-16 Mighty Marker® Oil-Based Paint Marker
PM-19 Mighty Marker® Oil-Based Paint Marker - Large Round
PM-23 Mighty Marker® Oil-Based Paint Marker - Jumbo
PM-92 Mighty Marker® Oil-Based Paint Marker - Extra Fine
PM-24 Mighty Marker® Oil-Based Paint Marker - Fine Line
PM-05 Mighty Marker Oil-Based Paint Marker - Shorty
MM-99 Mighty Marker® Rolling Ball Marker - Medium
MM-61 Mighty Marker Racing Paint - Medium
Mighty Marker® BM-72 Bottle Marker
MM-66 Mighty Marker® Rolling Ball Marker - Fine
MM-94 Mighty Marker® Rolling Ball Marker - Broad
Which Mighty Marker® Works Best On Rusty Surfaces
Manufactured byArro-Mark®
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| About This Product Line | The workhorse. Industrial paint markers that bond to surfaces as they are. No cleaning, No priming. | Ultra-permanent xylene ink. The HVAC and sprinkler industry standard. Marks through oil and water. | Low-chloride, low-halogen formula for stainless steel and sensitive metals. | Ball-point precision that writes underwater and lasts 15+ years outdoors |
| Permanence | Permanent | Permanent | Permanent | Permanent |
| Marker Type | Oil-based Paint | Oil-based Ink | Alcohol-based InkOil-based Paint | Oil-based Paint |
| Actuation | Valve Controlled | Valve Controlled | Valve Controlled | Valve Controlled |
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| Surface Group Compatible surfaces | MetalPlasticsGlassCoated & Finished SurfacesRock & StoneCorrugated Packaging & ShippingRubber | MetalRubberPlasticsGlass | Metal | Metal |
| Works In Surface conditions | OilyRustyDirtyWetRoughOily Metal | -- | Clean Surfaces Recommended | -- |
| Application Temp Surface at time of marking | use at -50°F to 150°F (-46°C to 66°C) | Black: -50°F to 150°F (-46°C to 66°C). | Black: -20°F to 130°F (-29°C to 55°C). All other colors: -40°F to 150°F (-40°C to 66°C) | use at -50°F to 150°F (-46°C to 66°C) |
| Mark Withstands After heating / curing | -- | -- | -- | Up to 2,000°F (1,093°C) |
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Why Buy A Mighty Marker®
Behind every Mighty Marker® is 70+ years of craftsmanship, in-house formula development, custom engineering, and compliance-ready manufacturing. Designed to solve your exact marking challenge.
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Why Rust and Corrosion Cause Standard Markers to Fail
Rusty, oxidized metal is a chemically active, flaking surface, not a stable one. Standard ink sits on top of loose rust particles instead of bonding to the metal underneath, so the mark flakes off with the corrosion instead of staying put. Mighty Marker® rusty surface formulas are engineered to bond through that oxidized layer, so the mark holds even as the surface continues to corrode.
Where Rusty Surface Marking Matters Most
Rusty surface marking comes up anywhere metal sits exposed to weather and time before it gets marked: pipeline and oilfield equipment, scrap and salvage yards, weathered structural steel and rebar on construction sites, aging marine and shipbuilding hulls, and outdoor agricultural or heavy equipment. If the metal has any visible corrosion, it's a rusty surface application, not a standard metal one.
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