Hi Raj-
Sorry, I don't have any solutions for making your faded writing visible,
BUT, I do have a solution that will make your future labels visible for a
very long time.

In the December 2003 issue of Horticulture magazine, the letters section
had a number of letters from readers who had found various ways to produce
indelible labels. Some of them have been discussed on this newsgroup
(Brother labeling machines) and engraving metal labels, among others. North
Carolina nurseryman Tony Avent wrote in that he switched over to DecoColor
Paint Markers, which are resistant to water and UV rays. Taking his
suggestion, I purchased 4 markers last spring, and they are every bit as
permanent as advertised. I got 2 black and 2 green markers (the extra-fine
point) and a single marker was able to last the whole season- I have a small
perennial/dwarf conifer nursery, and I write ALOT of labels in a season, and
I have 3 unopened markers ready to go when the first one gives up the ghost.
I ordered mine from:
http://www.artsuppliesonline.com
The paint dries almost instantly, and if anything, the green color had
darkened slightly over the course of a growing season. All of my Sharpies
have been thrown away.
Bill Landers


"Raj" wrote in message
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hello group,

A while back, i had labelled a few plants using sanford's sharpie
markers (Blue). Well.. they all have faded beyond recognition .
I know i should have used a pencil but i didnt think about it then.
What i would like to know is... if there is any way for me to use some
sorta chemical or powder to make the writing visible. ( Dont they do
all that stuff in forensic TV shows?)

Thanks

Raj