Recently saw a video where the guy (after cleaning off all the spool corrosion) colored over every area of the spool that was corroded with a black sharpie. My heart hurt watching it. Is that a thing? Is it smart to do? Thoughts?!
			
			
			
				I don't think it provides any type of protection.  But I cannot say for sure.
			
			
			
				I can only think the idea came from the habit of colouring hook points after they've been sharpened-a great idea to keep track of piles of hooks but as mentioned ZIP for protection.
			
			
			
				I did that as a kid.  The black sharpie will have a purple sheen.  I doesn't last long at all and will rub off.
-steve
			
			
			
				Quote from: Bryan Young on April 08, 2020, 12:22:42 AM
I don't think it provides any type of protection.  But I cannot say for sure.
Probably makes the owner feel a bit better as it hides the marks for a few days.
I once hid some marks on a sticker on a rod in that way, before covering with epoxy.
The marker became yellow under the epoxy, so actually made it appear much worse!
			
 
			
			
				Quote from: Cor on April 08, 2020, 06:55:33 AM
Probably makes the owner feel a bit better as it hides the marks for a few days.
   Absolutely...I have red, blue, and green sharpies too! ;D