White Stuff in Receiver Markings?

ohen cepel · August 26, 2002, 05:08 PM

Guess this is the place to ask this.

What is it that I see guys putting in the markings on their old guns. White stuff that really makes them stand out.

I've been told it's just good old White Out paper correction fluid. Is that right? Was afraid that may damage the blueing.

Thanks,

CWL · August 26, 2002, 05:20 PM

Are you asking about the lettering etched into firearms?

Here's one methd:

colored lettering inset into etched guns are usually rubbed-in by use of a lacquer pencil. It's like a crayon.

The area is rubbed with the pencil, color fills the etched lettering, proofmark, logo area, and any excess on the outside can be wiped-off with an alcohol pad. The lacquer is supposed to harden and stay, but modern solvents will take it right off.

You can buy some from Brownells for ~ $2.00,

LAQCUER-STIK stock no#517-100-002

Joe Portale · August 28, 2002, 10:58 AM

Another trick is use automotive touch up paint. Just dab the pint into the lettering, crests or what ever. Let it stand for a few minutes to start to setup, then wipe off (don't press too hard)using alcohol or acetone and a soft rag. The automotive touch up paint will hold up better than the laquer sticks.

MeekAndMild · September 1, 2002, 01:42 AM

I think the old pigment they used to use in the 1800s was Chinese White=zinc oxide in linseed oil plus turpentine. A tube of zinc oxide artists oil paint would probably be enough to do every gun in the neighborhood and have a lot left over for other projects. Touch up paint is probably cheaper though but it may have titanium white instead of zinc white.

Kernel · September 1, 2002, 05:15 PM

I use a white crayon from my kid's crayon box. Tried Testors enamel paint and Bronells lacquer pencil - crayon looks just as good, is cheaper, goes on easier, won't damage or discolor anything, doesn't need to dry, and is simple to reapply if need be. -- Kernel

ohen cepel · September 2, 2002, 05:40 AM

Kernel,
I don't have any kids. However, I will buy some crayons!

Thanks, sounds too easy.

August 26, 2002, 05:08 PM	#1
ohen cepel Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 1999 Location: Where they send me Posts: 1,013	White Stuff in Receiver Markings? Guess this is the place to ask this. What is it that I see guys putting in the markings on their old guns. White stuff that really makes them stand out. I've been told it's just good old White Out paper correction fluid. Is that right? Was afraid that may damage the blueing. Thanks, __________________ He who dares wins. NRA Life Benefactor Member

August 28, 2002, 10:58 AM	#3
Joe Portale Senior Member Join Date: June 8, 1999 Location: Tucson, Arizona Territory Posts: 715	Another trick is use automotive touch up paint. Just dab the pint into the lettering, crests or what ever. Let it stand for a few minutes to start to setup, then wipe off (don't press too hard)using alcohol or acetone and a soft rag. The automotive touch up paint will hold up better than the laquer sticks. __________________ Joe Portale Tucson, Arizona Territory "Even now in heaven there are angles carrying savage weapons". - St Paul

September 1, 2002, 01:42 AM	#4
MeekAndMild Senior Member Join Date: August 2, 2001 Posts: 4,988	I think the old pigment they used to use in the 1800s was Chinese White=zinc oxide in linseed oil plus turpentine. A tube of zinc oxide artists oil paint would probably be enough to do every gun in the neighborhood and have a lot left over for other projects. Touch up paint is probably cheaper though but it may have titanium white instead of zinc white. __________________ In a few years when the dust finally clears and people start counting their change there is a pretty good chance that President Obama may become known as The Great Absquatulator. You heard it first here on TFL.

September 2, 2002, 05:40 AM	#6
ohen cepel Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 1999 Location: Where they send me Posts: 1,013	Kernel, I don't have any kids. However, I will buy some crayons! Thanks, sounds too easy. __________________ He who dares wins. NRA Life Benefactor Member

August 26, 2002, 05:20 PM	#2
CWL Senior Member Join Date: May 23, 2001 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,576	Are you asking about the lettering etched into firearms? Here's one methd: colored lettering inset into etched guns are usually rubbed-in by use of a lacquer pencil. It's like a crayon. The area is rubbed with the pencil, color fills the etched lettering, proofmark, logo area, and any excess on the outside can be wiped-off with an alcohol pad. The lacquer is supposed to harden and stay, but modern solvents will take it right off. You can buy some from Brownells for ~ $2.00, LAQCUER-STIK stock no#517-100-002

September 1, 2002, 05:15 PM	#5
Kernel Senior Member Join Date: November 21, 1999 Location: Madison, WI.... "78 Square Miles Surrounded by Reality" Posts: 923	I use a white crayon from my kid's crayon box. Tried Testors enamel paint and Bronells lacquer pencil - crayon looks just as good, is cheaper, goes on easier, won't damage or discolor anything, doesn't need to dry, and is simple to reapply if need be. -- Kernel __________________ "You can shoot down every MiG the Soviets employ, but if you return to base and the lead Soviet tank commander is eating breakfast in your snack bar, Jack, you've lost the war." — Anonymous A-10 Pilot, USAF