How to paint inlayed lettering?

ldan · 10-29-2006, 09:12 AM

First post here. I'd like to thank everyone for some great information, I have built two Yugo's and could not have done it without you all. One thing I could not find information on was painting the white inlayed lettering. I would like to restore the lettering on the grenade site to original, but have no idea how this is done. Anyone have a clue? Both guns were beadblasted, parkerized, and coated with Moly-Resin.

KernelKrink · 10-29-2006, 09:39 AM

I use white appliance touch up paint. You just use a very small pointed model painting brush or a toothpick to lay the paint in. There are also "lacquer sticks" available in various colors. Looks like a big crayon, you rub it over the marks then wipe of the excess. If the surface of your paint is very rough wiping the excess off might be a problem.

akidaho · 10-29-2006, 12:44 PM

I have always used the red/white crayon stuff that is designed for this particular use (just about every gun supply has it). Rub in/wipe off, lasts forever, looks pro. Chuck

Tapeo1 · 10-29-2006, 01:09 PM

I use the lacquer stick.

http://www.brownells.com/aspx/ns/sto...il.aspx?p=7778

Adventurer_96 · 10-29-2006, 01:09 PM

You can also use Testor's model paint, then use a rag w/thinner to wipe off the excess. As mentioned, if the finish is rough like parkerizing it could leave a haze on the part, so a few extra wipes to get rid of the excess might be needed.

The_Weasel · 10-29-2006, 01:10 PM

Do you happen to have a link to a supplier Chuck? I've checked everywhere for lacquer paint sticks and can't find them.

KernelKrink · 10-29-2006, 02:47 PM

Like Tapeo said:

http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/sto....aspx?p=7778&s

ldan · 10-29-2006, 05:12 PM

Great, I knew you guys would have the answer.

The_Weasel · 10-29-2006, 07:47 PM

Sweet! Thanks Guys! - just ordered a few!

10-29-2006, 09:12 AM	#1
ldan New Member AKaholic #: 6539 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 3	How to paint inlayed lettering? First post here. I'd like to thank everyone for some great information, I have built two Yugo's and could not have done it without you all. One thing I could not find information on was painting the white inlayed lettering. I would like to restore the lettering on the grenade site to original, but have no idea how this is done. Anyone have a clue? Both guns were beadblasted, parkerized, and coated with Moly-Resin.

10-29-2006, 12:44 PM	#3
akidaho Member AKaholic #: 2421 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Parma, Idaho Posts: 130	I have always used the red/white crayon stuff that is designed for this particular use (just about every gun supply has it). Rub in/wipe off, lasts forever, looks pro. Chuck __________________ aways shoot from the hip

10-29-2006, 01:09 PM	#5
Adventurer_96 Member AKaholic #: 765 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Utah Posts: 111	You can also use Testor's model paint, then use a rag w/thinner to wipe off the excess. As mentioned, if the finish is rough like parkerizing it could leave a haze on the part, so a few extra wipes to get rid of the excess might be needed. __________________ Check Six. Be Seeing You!

10-29-2006, 01:10 PM	#6
The_Weasel Member AKaholic #: 3868 Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 450	Do you happen to have a link to a supplier Chuck? I've checked everywhere for lacquer paint sticks and can't find them. __________________ Eagles may soar... but Weasels don't get sucked into jet engines...

10-29-2006, 07:47 PM	#9
The_Weasel Member AKaholic #: 3868 Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 450	Sweet! Thanks Guys! - just ordered a few! __________________ Eagles may soar... but Weasels don't get sucked into jet engines...

10-29-2006, 09:39 AM	#2
KernelKrink Curio & Relic AKaholic #: 2036 Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,551	I use white appliance touch up paint. You just use a very small pointed model painting brush or a toothpick to lay the paint in. There are also "lacquer sticks" available in various colors. Looks like a big crayon, you rub it over the marks then wipe of the excess. If the surface of your paint is very rough wiping the excess off might be a problem.

10-29-2006, 01:09 PM	#4
Tapeo1 Senior Member AKaholic #: 4860 Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 605	I use the lacquer stick. http://www.brownells.com/aspx/ns/sto...il.aspx?p=7778

10-29-2006, 02:47 PM	#7
KernelKrink Curio & Relic AKaholic #: 2036 Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,551	Like Tapeo said: http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/sto....aspx?p=7778&s

10-29-2006, 05:12 PM	#8
ldan New Member AKaholic #: 6539 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 3	Great, I knew you guys would have the answer.

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