Question about color fill on my lower

McWeaze · 09-15-2011, 08:56 PM

Just got my AR Lower and I want to fill in the letters with color, and was wondering what everyones opinion was on whats best to use

migxdm · 09-15-2011, 09:59 PM

i just posted pics of mine today in the brat thread and zombie killer threads.... i use crayons and a blowtorch, get it hot, rub the crayon on it and it should melt instantly to liquid then wipe it off with a paper towel

migxdm · 09-15-2011, 10:00 PM

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chameleon · 09-16-2011, 12:51 AM

Crayons definitely work but you don't need a blowtorch. A lighter will work just fine. Get it good and melty and drip some into the engravings you want colored in and wipe away the excess before it cools.

PiNk TCP · 09-16-2011, 04:32 AM

I used Testor's model paint, let it sit a while then wipe with a damp rag and lighter fluid (naptha) until desired effect. Wipes best if your rag is not furry.

BLdtylry · 09-16-2011, 06:06 AM

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Hbluehunter · 09-16-2011, 08:44 AM

When i did mine I used nail polish.. Paint it on, then use nail polish remover to take all the extra off that's not in the engraved areas.. I just watched a couple YouTube video's and it was easy after I saw how others did it.

McWeaze · 09-16-2011, 09:10 AM

I have heard of all of these used plus white out.... Was just wondering what held up best and gave best color. For now all I had readily available was the white out... I think I will use the Testors Model Paint later when I get around to it

migxdm · 09-16-2011, 09:23 AM

you could do that but im going to tell you the best way one more time... its crayons son!

heat that metal up rub the crayon on, then wipe it ONCE with a paper towel. total time invested 2 minutes. you dont need to wait for paint to dry, use other chems to remove mistakes, and if you dont like the crayon, just heat it up again and rub it out with the paper towel and its gone!

You dont have to use a blow torch but it will go much faster than a lighter, I tried this first yesterday because i didnt want to find my torch and i said fuggit after i couldnt get it hot enough to melt the crayon.

several cleanings later no touch up required.

migxdm · 09-16-2011, 09:26 AM

just to add if you need fine details, then use fresh crayons with a point, you can see my zombie face looks like shit where the red is cuz the crayon was flat.

if its super fine details paint on a toothpick would prolly serve you best.

I will say that paint perhaps stands out better. especially if you prime it with white first

vmkeith · 09-16-2011, 10:36 PM

Doing a color fill on the etchings/markings is easy and takes about 15 minutes total. I used Testors Enamel Model paint and a couple of toothpicks. I cleaned up the excess paint with paper towels and used mineral spirits to clean the thin film left behind after everything dried. As you can tell by the date on the photo, this was done over a year ago, and have not needed to do a touch up on it.

Red for fire, White for safe, and Olive Drab for the rest.

09-15-2011, 08:56 PM	#1
McWeaze Gunslinger Joined: Apr 2011 From: Snohomish, WA Posts: 63	Question about color fill on my lower Just got my AR Lower and I want to fill in the letters with color, and was wondering what everyones opinion was on whats best to use

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09-15-2011, 09:59 PM	#2
migxdm Rifleman Joined: Feb 2009 From: redmond,wa Posts: 246	i just posted pics of mine today in the brat thread and zombie killer threads.... i use crayons and a blowtorch, get it hot, rub the crayon on it and it should melt instantly to liquid then wipe it off with a paper towel

09-15-2011, 10:00 PM	#3
migxdm Rifleman Joined: Feb 2009 From: redmond,wa Posts: 246	B.R.A.T. - Black Rifle Appreciation Thread

09-16-2011, 12:51 AM	#4
chameleon Marksman Joined: Jan 2010 From: Bend, Or. Posts: 388	Crayons definitely work but you don't need a blowtorch. A lighter will work just fine. Get it good and melty and drip some into the engravings you want colored in and wipe away the excess before it cools.

09-16-2011, 04:32 AM	#5
PiNk TCP Rifleman Joined: Feb 2011 From: Seattle, Wa Posts: 173	I used Testor's model paint, let it sit a while then wipe with a damp rag and lighter fluid (naptha) until desired effect. Wipes best if your rag is not furry.

09-16-2011, 06:06 AM	#6
BLdtylry Gunslinger Joined: Sep 2011 From: Snohomish, WA Posts: 24	Lacquer Stiks $2.00 Amazon.com: Lacquer-Stik Paintstick, White: Home Improvement

09-16-2011, 08:44 AM	#7
Hbluehunter Peashooter Joined: Jul 2011 From: Lynnwood, WA Posts: 6	When i did mine I used nail polish.. Paint it on, then use nail polish remover to take all the extra off that's not in the engraved areas.. I just watched a couple YouTube video's and it was easy after I saw how others did it.

09-16-2011, 09:10 AM	#8
McWeaze Gunslinger Joined: Apr 2011 From: Snohomish, WA Posts: 63	I have heard of all of these used plus white out.... Was just wondering what held up best and gave best color. For now all I had readily available was the white out... I think I will use the Testors Model Paint later when I get around to it

09-16-2011, 09:23 AM	#9
migxdm Rifleman Joined: Feb 2009 From: redmond,wa Posts: 246	you could do that but im going to tell you the best way one more time... its crayons son! heat that metal up rub the crayon on, then wipe it ONCE with a paper towel. total time invested 2 minutes. you dont need to wait for paint to dry, use other chems to remove mistakes, and if you dont like the crayon, just heat it up again and rub it out with the paper towel and its gone! You dont have to use a blow torch but it will go much faster than a lighter, I tried this first yesterday because i didnt want to find my torch and i said fuggit after i couldnt get it hot enough to melt the crayon. several cleanings later no touch up required.

09-16-2011, 09:26 AM	#10
migxdm Rifleman Joined: Feb 2009 From: redmond,wa Posts: 246	just to add if you need fine details, then use fresh crayons with a point, you can see my zombie face looks like shit where the red is cuz the crayon was flat. if its super fine details paint on a toothpick would prolly serve you best. I will say that paint perhaps stands out better. especially if you prime it with white first

09-16-2011, 10:36 PM	#11
vmkeith Gunslinger Joined: Jun 2011 From: Vancouver, Wa Posts: 49	Doing a color fill on the etchings/markings is easy and takes about 15 minutes total. I used Testors Enamel Model paint and a couple of toothpicks. I cleaned up the excess paint with paper towels and used mineral spirits to clean the thin film left behind after everything dried. As you can tell by the date on the photo, this was done over a year ago, and have not needed to do a touch up on it. Red for fire, White for safe, and Olive Drab for the rest.