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Posted: 4/22/2003 4:36:01 AM EDT
| I know this isn't an AK, but I have a 1950 Tula SKS that had the buttstock autographed by Randy Weaver about three years ago. He did this with the sharpie that I had, and I noticed that even though the rifle is rarely handled anymore, the ink is starting to fade. Is there a way to preserve this signature. I like having it on display above the mantle, but I want to preserve it too. |
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That's a problem, since the Sharpie marker ink can be removed readily by the solvent used in most any commercial clear spray coating. Indelible marker is readily soluble in Hoppes, toluene, xylene, acetone, and methyl ethyl ketone. It is partially soluble in WD40. I'd check with a craft store like Michaels or someplace that sells craft supplies and ask them for recommendations. And I would DEFINITELY experiment with a scrap stock, a Sharpie, and whatever spray material you end up with. Good luck, Noah |
| I am imagining the reaction if you walked into one of those frilly "craft" stores that sells Care Bear kits, dried flowers, homemade X-mas decorations, etc. with an SKS and asked the nice lady behind the counter (in a gruff, cigarette & wiskey seasoned voice)"Uh, Mam, What would you suggest to preserve this precious memory?" |
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