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Posted: 8/25/2010 9:38:00 AM EDT
| Hey I tried finding it online, but couldn't find a thread so anyways. Whats the best way to color in engravings? |
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enamel model paint mixed with paint thinner, using a razor blade to apply it. I consider my self an expert at it 
I would have to agree! You have any more detailed directions on how to do it? Approximate consistency you look for when mixing the thinner and paint, any other tips and tricks, etc? |
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enamel model paint mixed with paint thinner, using a razor blade to apply it. I consider my self an expert at it
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g165/InfiniteGrim/GUNZ/P1080616.jpg http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g165/InfiniteGrim/GUNZ/P1080618.jpg http://a.imageshack.us/img294/3450/p1100545.jpg http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g165/InfiniteGrim/GUNZ/XD9/P1090282.jpg http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g165/InfiniteGrim/GUNZ/XD9/P1090280.jpg not for me, but that looks damn good. |
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I just did this not to long ago... but I used laquer stiks from Brownells.
Brownells Laquer stiks |
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I poured about 1mm into the cap of the bottle (size of a dime) and then added 2 drops of paint thinner. Apply with a razor blade and try not to get the paint anywhere but in the engraving as this will help later. LET IT DRY Get some paper towels, and quickly dip your thumb into paint thinner, so its NOT dripping, then quickly and softly wipe any paint off that is outside of the engravings, make 1-2 passes and wipe off your thumb, wiping off towards the edge is easiest. If you dont do the last part good enough you will wont beable to see any paint straight on, but the anodizing with look white on angles and in an pictures |
| There are lots of threads on this. When I did mine there was no need to thin the paint. I used a toothpick and filled the engraving full of paint. Let dry for about 15 min. Then take a paper towel around a credit card. Wet the paper towel with Hoppes #9 and wipe acroos the surface. This will keep the towel from pulling the paint out of the recess in the engraving. |
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