White Stuff in Receiver Markings?

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ohen cepel

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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,
 
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
 
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.
 
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.
 
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
 
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