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@Greasy_Slag
cd marker pens clog up and then flood. i found model makers paint and super thin brush with a wrist guard and thinners on a rag nearby, you also need a good open surface and a means to hold it in a number of positions.
The lining work isn't tough but maintaining the accuracy whilst holding the brush at some odd angles is the challange.
Powercoated frames tend to have less of a defined edge on the lugs as it has been filled with paint. rattle canned frames can have their lugs scored carefully, this allows the paint to follow a grove and stay neat(ish)
you can add a clearcoat after any finish, just give the can a fucking good shake and spray lots of light layers in a clear area. once you get dust,finger prints.. any of that stuff. they its blemished and it's hours of work to get out