Why You Should Use Nail Polish on Your Tools

There aren’t many reasons to use nail polish in your workshop, but according to Home Improvement guru and star of Today’s Homeowner, Danny Lipford, here’s one of them.

Many tools come with markings that are virtually impossible to read. Wire strippers have little gauge numbers, squares have numbers and graduations that are hard to read, and sockets are some of the worst offenders. It’s even more of a problem when you’re in a dimly lit room. So, then you have two things working against you: your sight and the light! (Or lack thereof.) Well, the days of straining to see vital information on your tools is over.

You can highlight these numbers and graduations with white nail polish! What?  Yes! Making the change couldn’t be easier, and it will make the numbers stand out more.

All you have to do is just shake up the nail polish and make sure it’s mixed well. Then you need to brush it on. Don’t worry if it’s a little sloppy, because most of this is going to come off in a second or two. Coat the entire area on and near the numbers. Then, let the tool completely dry. Finally, take a damp rag and lightly drag it over the tool. It should remove the excess nail polish while leaving nail polish in the recessed areas.

So easy and simple!  It’s just like grouting tiles (not – grouting tiles is much harder)!

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