Abstract: A method of protecting a brake caliper is provided. The method includes the steps of cleaning an outer surface of a brake caliper and blending a liquid protective covering solution in an applicator mix the coating composition. The applicator is primed to start the flow of the solution. A first coat of the protective solution is applied to the brake caliper and allowed to dry. Additional coats can be applied as desired. The protective solution includes a water based or alcohol based solvent, a binder selected from the group consisting of an acrylic, a polyurethane, a polyester melamine and acrylate resins or blends thereof and an acrylic copolymer.

Abstract: An improved writing marker, which may be suitable for distribution of various writing liquids to the writing surfaces. The device has a barrel for containing the writing liquid, and a mechanism for application of the liquid upon the writing surface. A barrel has an open end through which it is connected to a marker's body to provide a flow into the closure formed by the inner surfaces of the mechanism for the application of the writing liquid that further comprises a stem member configured into a stem closure which is secured within the marker's body.