How do you revive Gundam markers?

try shaking it and then press a couple of times so that the ink can bleed out. If that doesnt work, try to scrape off the dry paint from the tip.
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How do you unclog a Gundam Marker?

Use a cotton swab with rubbing alcohol. Wipe the tip. Repeat.
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How do you clean Gunpla markers?

Nail polish remover/acetone/rubbing alcohol. I bought a soda bottle sized container at CVS for $4 (100% acetone, not the stuff that's good for your skin, you don't need fresh-feeling Gundam models). Pour a bit onto a paper towel or cotton ball and scrub and it'll come right off.
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How do you store Gundam markers?

Is it best to store them upright?
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  1. You need to push the tip inward (against any hard surface) at first to let the paint flow through.
  2. Cap it and shake it a lot! ...
  3. Gundam Markers dry very quick which can result in a rough, uneven surface if you draw it back and fort like color pencils.
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How do you thin out Gundam marker paint?

Gundam marker can be easily removed with some rubbing alcohol/isopropyl. Just put a little bit on a q-tip you should be good to go. Mr. Hobby Thinner thins gundam marker paint beautifully.
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What can I use instead of Gundam markers?

When it comes to doing detail lines Sakura makes a fantastic alternative to Gundam Markers. Their line of Pigma Micron pens are available in several colors and in various sizes. The only two sizes you should really need are 005, .
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What type of paint is in Gundam markers?

Collection Item: The marker for painting uses smooth, alcohol-type paints in good vibrant colors, with a flat core pen point that is capable of painting everything from big open surfaces to tiny parts.
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What are the best Gundam markers?

The most popular Gundam Marker is the GM01, which is a basic fine black marker; also used quite frequently are the GM02 (grey) and GM03 (brown) colors. If you haven't shopped around for these markers yet, you will come across a variety of tips, with some designed for panel lining and others for painting.
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What is Gundam marker eraser made of?

IIRC, the eraser marker typically used with the alcohol-based paint Gundam Markers and is just isopropyl alcohol in a pen form.
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How long do Gundam markers take to dry?

It takes about a day or two to completely dry. It may take longer to dry if the humidity is high. Must only be used on plastic models. Painting on ABS plastic is not recommended as the ink may damage the surface.
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Do you need primer for Gundam Marker?

nope you don't need primer. and the easiest way to make the lines nice is to clean them up with an eraser or with alcohol pads after you do the lining.
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How do you revive permanent marker without rubbing alcohol?

Pour some white vinegar into a small dish and quickly dab the tip of the marker into the vinegar. You don't want to hold it in there for long as it could ruin your marker. Keep dipping it in and quickly removing it. Do this about 5-10 times.
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Are Gundam markers toxic?

Basically, they aren't harmful, its just like white out or some sort of that application where its safe.
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How does Gundam marker work?

Pour Type Gundam Markers are oil-based markers that are distinguishable by their hard plastic tips, which are quite different from Liner and Brush type markers. As the name suggests, these markers pour out or provide smooth ink flow as you work on panel lines.
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Are Gundam markers enamel or acrylic?

Example of Enamel paints are Tamiya Enamel and Gundam Marker.
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Is Gundam Marker water based?

It is available to ink on painted suraface by GUNDAM MARKER, GUNDAM COLOR, Mr,COLOR or AQUEOUS COLOR because it is water based paint.
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Are Gundam markers alcohol based?

Real Touch Gundam markers are acrylic, but metallic Gunpla markers are alcohol-based. The best way to find out is by checking the marker yourself, even though it'll be written in Japanese: 油性 means oil-based, so a marker with this written on it is oil paint.
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Is Gundam Marker good for painting?

For those of us who like to work on Gundam kits but aren't heavily invested in model painting, these markers are absolutely great. They're paint markers and not ink markers, so you're actually painting the kits.
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