Lettering

[tomtexan]

Anyone know who does or where to get this kind of lettering work done in the East Texas area? I really like the way this looks.

[Divided Attention]

A box of crayons and a paper towel? Likely have to redo occasionally as the wax would come out with solvent and extreme heat, but have heard of this being done.

[XDSConcealer]

I remember reading something abou this and did a quick search. Check this thread out for some ideas:

viewtopic.php?f=82&t=14489&hilit=Engravings" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I'm thinking of trying this out on my XDS.

[The Annoyed Man]

My son did that to his AR lower receiver, and he used Testors model airplane paint. He just painted in the engraved areas in white and red with a light brush, waited for it to dry, and then wiped off any overpainting outside the lettering with paint thinner on a rag. It looks really good.

[ddurkof]

Brownells has lacquer-stik that will do the job for $4.99.

http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools ... x?psize=96" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[tomtexan]

Thanks everyone for the ideas and suggestions. I had no idea it was that simple. I figured it was something that had to be professionally done with some special technique. I have some automotive paint that I will use and give it a try. Just didn't want to make a mess of my firearms trying it myself but now think otherwise. I'll post pics at a later date to show how it turned out.

[JustMe]

I've done mine with a glitter white crayon--just color it in & polish off the excess

[tomtexan]

I've done mine with a glitter white crayon--just color it in & polish off the excess

I bet that really looks nice. Would love to see some pics of everyone's finished product.

[jiggerachi]

Here's a tip I learned. Use water based paint and thin it out to the consistency of milk. Use a toothpick to drip small drops into the roll marks. The thin paint fills the lettering evenly and almost automatically.
Let it dry and wipe off the surface. I used whatever cheap craft acrylic for a dollar or so at wallmart. Mine's held up fine for a year or so, but I don't shoot it that much.

[tiviti]

Here are some other options/pictures:

http://texaschlforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=82&t=14489" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[gwashorn]

One of the guys that shoots with us on Monday nights does his with nail polish. Thin coats and a wipe between each coat and his looks very nice.