[ARCHIVED THREAD] - colorfill

Posted: 8/16/2017 11:54:58 PM EDT

I've decided I'm going to give 'colorfilling' a try. I can do it for less than a $10 bill, and I'm bored. Figured it can't hurt. Plus, I must admit, I do take a liking to those little glass Testors jars.

I have only one question. If I decide I don't like it, how would I get it off the gun completely without damaging the finish? I plan on trying this for both my 1911 and my AR15, and it'll be on there for at least a week, and by that time it will be set up nice and strong. Chances are, I'll like it but I like having a plan B.

Posted: 8/17/2017 12:07:55 AM EDT

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I've decided I'm going to give 'colorfilling' a try. I can do it for less than a $10 bill, and I'm bored. Figured it can't hurt. Plus, I must admit, I do take a liking to those little glass Testors jars.

I have only one question. If I decide I don't like it, how would I get it off the gun completely without damaging the finish? I plan on trying this for both my 1911 and my AR15, and it'll be on there for at least a week, and by that time it will be set up nice and strong. Chances are, I'll like it but I like having a plan B.

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use a crayon first. If you like it, melt the wax out, and do it permanently. The wax from the crayon will fill your holes.

Posted: 8/17/2017 12:08:22 AM EDT

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Most of my color fills have come off over the years with regular cleaning solvents. I wouldn't worry too much about getting it off.