GrogTag

[Matt F]

I use a dry erase marker but they only work on the empty keg. Won't work once cold and show some moisture. My practice is I write on the the grog tag before I fill it. I try not to rub on the writing. Stays on OK once it has been on there a while. When I clean the keg after use I have to use a wet wash cloth to get the writing off.

[tony b]

Thanks for all the feedback! Sounds like dry erase is the way to go.

[andrewmaixner]

I was about to ask if anyone wanted to sell a few extra tags they they aren't going to use. I could use a couple more.

I've been using permanent marker on mine for name. I am going to check and see if acetone will remove it like with a regular dry-erase marker board. Seconding that crayons suck. Best thing I have found is masking tape in with permanent marker or pen, stuck over where you want to write.

[crcyclone87]

Andrew,
I think I have a couple extra tags if want them. I know you live just down the street from me. PM your address and I can drop them off tonight.

Cal

[JimPotts]

If you're looking for a grease-pencil, you might try asking for a china pencil or china marker.

[carrisr]

The club has extras if you want. $2 each.

[andrewmaixner]

The club has extras if you want. $2 each.

Oh, cool. Bring them to the meeting next week?

[UndeadFred]

Sharpie ink comes off like it was never there with Lacquer Thinner... I use it for my swing top bottle caps and eventually I'll write on the kegs with it too... a paper towel with a bit of the smelly stuff takes it right off...

Acetone doesn't quite do it. I think the toulene and xylene in the stuff helps....

Fred

[andrewmaixner]

Sharpie ink comes off like it was never there with Lacquer Thinner... I use it for my swing top bottle caps and eventually I'll write on the kegs with it too... a paper towel with a bit of the smelly stuff takes it right off...

Acetone doesn't quite do it. I think the toulene and xylene in the stuff helps....

Fred

I tested it today on my tags, extra strength nail polish remover which contained acetone and benzophenone-3 took the Sharpie right off. The places where Sharpie was mixed with washable crayon required elbow grease also.

[tony b]

Sharpie ink comes off like it was never there with Lacquer Thinner... I use it for my swing top bottle caps and eventually I'll write on the kegs with it too... a paper towel with a bit of the smelly stuff takes it right off...

Acetone doesn't quite do it. I think the toulene and xylene in the stuff helps....

Fred

I tested it today on my tags, extra strength nail polish remover which contained acetone and benzophenone-3 took the Sharpie right off. The places where Sharpie was mixed with washable crayon required elbow grease also.

Sharpie ink comes off like it was never there with Lacquer Thinner... I use it for my swing top bottle caps and eventually I'll write on the kegs with it too... a paper towel with a bit of the smelly stuff takes it right off...

Acetone doesn't quite do it. I think the toulene and xylene in the stuff helps....

Fred

Did you notice any change in the surface of the Grog Tag after using these chemicals? Wondering about long-term effects??

[andrewmaixner]

Did you notice any change in the surface of the Grog Tag after using these chemicals? Wondering about long-term effects??

I didn't see any issue. Time will tell. I'm guessing that the surface is similar to any other writable dry-eraseable plastic, and acetone / sharpie was what my highschool teachers used for things they wanted semi-permanent.

[whitedj]

Also wonder about how much it would stain after 3 to 6 months before cleaning

[andrewmaixner]

Also wonder about how much it would stain after 3 to 6 months before cleaning

I had it on for several months before I tested the nail polish remover yesterday.

[andrewmaixner]

The club has extras if you want. $2 each.

hey Randy, I apparently had to much beer at the last meeting, and forgot to get with you to by some. Hopefully at next week's meeting?

[tony b]

Hooked up with the owner of GrogTag at conference. Dry erase markers and rubbing alcohol are OK. Regular crayons are for the non-laminated ones.

BTW - he's a really nice guy. You should have seen him in his Captain Grog Tag outfit on Club Night. His assistant was in a giant beer bottle suit. Looked hot as Hell! He was drinking water like a camel.