Since around 2002, I've primarily used uni.ball Gel IMPACT pens. The 1.0 MM size. No problems with fading. However, MiLB balls bled into the leather, so I only ruined one LV 51s team ball.
Its a gel ink, so it can smear. The signer can't drag his hand all over it. I, too, have hundreds of balls signed with this pen, with no issues.
I would refrain from using Krylon on your ball. In years passed, balls were shellacked. Over the decades, they yellow and crack. I even have a ball with brush hairs. It looks cool to an extant as the balls age, but I would avoid it.
In 1989, I accidently got Griffey on an AL ball with a sharpie. They don't fade, but they bleed into the leather. So, without hesitation, I talked to a few collectors I knew who recommended clear nail polish. I poured the nail polish over the signature and let the excess run into the stitching.
I've looked, and my black ink show autos are looking badly... Hopefully, pens that are used now are of a higher quality.
Witster
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