What kind of paint is used on the tips

spleify · May 18, 2011, 09:26 PM

I picked up some steel core projectiles and I want to paint the tip after I load them, but want to know what is used to paint the tips. If it even is "paint"

But what do they use at the factory?

Thanks

lamarw · May 18, 2011, 11:35 PM

I don't know the answer, but I will offer a suggestion. If the tips do not touch the barrel, you might try model car enamel brush-on paint.

I have used it to touch up enamel clock dials, and it is pretty durable after it dries. It also coats nicely and comes in a huge variety of colors.

Just a thought.

Marco Califo · May 19, 2011, 12:48 AM

Pick-out an ugly color at Walmart (i.e., not one of your wife's). Most marked military is green tip, but not all is marked.

It is paint in an acetone base.

poline · May 19, 2011, 02:05 AM

My thought is that USA uses green for traciers the others guys use red. Over the years, that I've seen, steel tipped or amored pierceing ammo is black tipped.

lamarw · May 19, 2011, 02:08 AM

I like your idea Marco. I don't know, but is it possibly the model car paint and fingernail polish are a similar product? The fingernail polish may have a fancier packaging and the mark-up like 600%.

poline · May 19, 2011, 02:09 AM

Just barely got this post reply done when I realize that I posted backwards: USA is green for traciers and the other guys use green!

mikef64 · May 19, 2011, 02:21 AM

I use red, green, blue, orange and black Sharpies Permanent marker, fine point and industrial markers.

Available in a variety of colors.... http://www.sharpie.com/enUS/Products...rpie%20Catalog)

Works good for leaving color traces on target paper for load testeing, ie; ladder testing.

U can even color one side of the bullet and then the other for combinations.

L8r,
Michael

Marco Califo · May 19, 2011, 02:38 AM

Green tips for SS109
http://cdn1.cheaperthandirt.com/ctd_...od/AMM-223.jpg

Stargazer · May 19, 2011, 04:39 AM

I used a big Black Magic Marker to repaint the Black tips, works great.

troy_mclure · May 19, 2011, 04:50 PM

Quote:

My thought is that USA uses green for traciers the others guys use red. Over the years, that I've seen, steel tipped or amored pierceing ammo is black tipped.

the u.s. uses orange to mark tracers.

spleify · May 19, 2011, 10:07 PM

Thanks for the tips folks

May 18, 2011, 09:26 PM	#1
spleify Senior Member Join Date: August 3, 2009 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 151	What kind of paint is used on the tips I picked up some steel core projectiles and I want to paint the tip after I load them, but want to know what is used to paint the tips. If it even is "paint" But what do they use at the factory? Thanks __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ NRA Member Survival Paracord Wraps & Bracelets Like us on Facebook

May 19, 2011, 12:48 AM	#3
Marco Califo Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 2011 Location: LA (Greater Los Angeles Area) Posts: 2,598	Nail Polish Pick-out an ugly color at Walmart (i.e., not one of your wife's). Most marked military is green tip, but not all is marked. It is paint in an acetone base.

May 19, 2011, 02:38 AM	#8
Marco Califo Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 2011 Location: LA (Greater Los Angeles Area) Posts: 2,598	Nail polish $2.50 per 1/2 oz. Green tips for SS109 http://cdn1.cheaperthandirt.com/ctd_...od/AMM-223.jpg

May 19, 2011, 04:39 AM	#9
Stargazer Senior Member Join Date: August 6, 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 506	I used a big Black Magic Marker to repaint the Black tips, works great. __________________ 5.56mm, reach out and touch something. .458 SOCOM,reach out and knock something down. M70 Web Page

May 19, 2011, 10:07 PM	#11
spleify Senior Member Join Date: August 3, 2009 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 151	Thanks for the tips folks __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ NRA Member Survival Paracord Wraps & Bracelets Like us on Facebook

May 18, 2011, 11:35 PM	#2
lamarw Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2010 Location: Lake Martin, AL Posts: 3,311	I don't know the answer, but I will offer a suggestion. If the tips do not touch the barrel, you might try model car enamel brush-on paint. I have used it to touch up enamel clock dials, and it is pretty durable after it dries. It also coats nicely and comes in a huge variety of colors. Just a thought.

May 19, 2011, 02:05 AM	#4
poline Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2009 Location: Richmond,Va Posts: 292	My thought is that USA uses green for traciers the others guys use red. Over the years, that I've seen, steel tipped or amored pierceing ammo is black tipped.

May 19, 2011, 02:08 AM	#5
lamarw Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2010 Location: Lake Martin, AL Posts: 3,311	I like your idea Marco. I don't know, but is it possibly the model car paint and fingernail polish are a similar product? The fingernail polish may have a fancier packaging and the mark-up like 600%.

May 19, 2011, 02:09 AM	#6
poline Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2009 Location: Richmond,Va Posts: 292	Just barely got this post reply done when I realize that I posted backwards: USA is green for traciers and the other guys use green!

May 19, 2011, 02:21 AM	#7
mikef64 Junior Member Join Date: May 16, 2011 Posts: 5	I use red, green, blue, orange and black Sharpies Permanent marker, fine point and industrial markers. Available in a variety of colors.... http://www.sharpie.com/enUS/Products...rpie%20Catalog) Works good for leaving color traces on target paper for load testeing, ie; ladder testing. U can even color one side of the bullet and then the other for combinations. L8r, Michael