I use this process when I do a rifle or pistol, except I use a squeegee (auto body rubber squeegee) to remove the bulk of the paint then let dry for two hours. I then use a rag dipped in thinner and using light pressure, clean the surrounding depressed area. Result is a professional look.
that's a good idea! The squeegee does a smoother job... I'm wondering if you would want to cover the letters with some clear, like clear nail polish and then clean that off along with the excess paint? Also seems everybody on the youtube videos covers a lot more area with the paint then necessary (i.e. more work to remove the excess), I think when i do the forsters gold inlay i have coming - i am going to use masking tape for 1/4 inch around the letters to reduce the amount ot paint to be cleaned off. The good thing about this inlay is, if you mess up a little bit, or the inlay wears off a bit, touch up seems like it would be pretty easy. Same goes if you decide you don't want the color fill anymore, it'll come right off as well. The only drawback, no more after-range cleaning baths for the gun in a solvent tank, oh well lol
I was taught to use an old credit card (held vertically) as a squeege while the paint is still wet. Let it dry and put a second coat on and continue as above video shows. I go to my wife's fingernail polish stash for different colors and it dries really fast. Put a bright red on my G30 with red safely and red aluminum mag covers.
To use on Glocks, use a non-acetone nail polish remover. Then use nail polish or model paint. When taking the paint off, keep the rag or paper towel surface as flat as possible when whipping off!
Your video is the best I've seen on this subject. Thanks, and well done. Being an old plastic model builder, I'm thinking that an initial layer of white under your primary color would help the color REALLY shine through. I, too, am anxious about painting my gun for the first time, so I'm going to test the process on a magazine first. Cheers
I use testors paint, a paper towel n Hoppe's ...done within five minutes... fingernail polish is good..crayons work but nahhh...paint pen works good too... there's alot of ways
Don’t you run the risk of ruining the gun’s aesthetics by doing this? Plus, you didn’t show what it looks like after a complete wipe down! Is the oil covering up any scars? It does look pretty good though!
Kelly Finney It looks good to me. I can hold a light directly on it and I see no traces of anything from when the paint was applied. PLUS...... I can still knock a flea off a dogs tail at 60 yards with it.
Josh Carter Yeah Yeah! Whatever! I just think it’s sad when someone adds a $3.78 cent addition to a design that was researched and developed by a team of geniuses who get paid more in one hour than I make in a month! Alright... It doesn’t look all that bad! I’ll give you a thumbs up and a sub!
You have way to much time on your hands if you are figuring out ways to color in the "roll marks" on your pistol. I'll have to commend you on the fact that you didn't spend a lot of money to do something stupid to your firearm.
Just inlayed my beretta 391 with gold looks brilliant Thank you
Best one I’ve watched so far. Excellent job looks great
Great video! Worked great for me!
Josh, you my man, did an outstanding job. Thanks.
Thanks for the info you did a great job
I use this process when I do a rifle or pistol, except I use a squeegee (auto body rubber squeegee) to remove the bulk of the paint then let dry for two hours. I then use a rag dipped in thinner and using light pressure, clean the surrounding depressed area. Result is a professional look.
that's a good idea! The squeegee does a smoother job... I'm wondering if you would want to cover the letters with some clear, like clear nail polish and then clean that off along with the excess paint? Also seems everybody on the youtube videos covers a lot more area with the paint then necessary (i.e. more work to remove the excess), I think when i do the forsters gold inlay i have coming - i am going to use masking tape for 1/4 inch around the letters to reduce the amount ot paint to be cleaned off. The good thing about this inlay is, if you mess up a little bit, or the inlay wears off a bit, touch up seems like it would be pretty easy. Same goes if you decide you don't want the color fill anymore, it'll come right off as well. The only drawback, no more after-range cleaning baths for the gun in a solvent tank, oh well lol
I was taught to use an old credit card (held vertically) as a squeege while the paint is still wet. Let it dry and put a second coat on and continue as above video shows. I go to my wife's fingernail polish stash for different colors and it dries really fast. Put a bright red on my G30 with red safely and red aluminum mag covers.
Great video! Wondering how long does this last before needing repainted or touched up? Wanting to do this on my daily carry
To use on Glocks, use a non-acetone nail polish remover. Then use nail polish or model paint. When taking the paint off, keep the rag or paper towel surface as flat as possible when whipping off!
Looks great.. Well done..
Your video is the best I've seen on this subject. Thanks, and well done. Being an old plastic model builder, I'm thinking that an initial layer of white under your primary color would help the color REALLY shine through. I, too, am anxious about painting my gun for the first time, so I'm going to test the process on a magazine first. Cheers
Thanks for the kind words. I’m sure yours will turn out great.
Nice job good instructions!!
How do you remove it out of the inlay if you don't like it
Think this process will work on a cerakote piece. I have a factory cerakote lower in tan and I want to do black on all the numbers logo etc.
Yes. I did all the inlays on my Zaffiri barrel and a ceracote Lightning slide.
Did mine with crayons.. lol Did all my mags as well so I can readily identify mine when I'm out shooting with family or friends.
I have personalized engraving, not stamping. How to paint.
What setting are you using on hair dryer, hot or cold?
Berkley37 medium heating. Holding it back about 6 inches
Is this process the same for a stainless steel slide, and how long does it last?
I have not tried this process on stainless. It would work fine in my opinion. Lasts about as long as you want it to.
What color paint did you use?
Jim Porter I believe it was flat tan. Not 100% on that though
I use testors paint, a paper towel n Hoppe's ...done within five minutes... fingernail polish is good..crayons work but nahhh...paint pen works good too... there's alot of ways
From your experience, how long will your process last on a daily carry?
Oil base paint
nail polish is also an option.
Ok
Nice 👍 don’t use hoppes gun cleaner wiping that slide 😱
you can use crayon on polymere
Rull Mourn never thought of that. Certainly will try it
You need to go all the way and do the caution on the lower edge (real fine print). Then I would give it a 5 star rating.
That part laser etched so this technic does not work for it.
Does the paint melt after lots of firing?
Christopher Graham that was the biggest question I had when I did it. But it does not.
Is this safe to do on a blued slide?
Lori Mills Smith I would assume considering these are blued slides.
Acetone remove bluing and the base of paint thinner is acetone
Lori, go to a gun shop and ask about cerakote finishing . It may cost more but you will being paying for something that lasts forever not weeks.
Too much acetone will remove bluing I literally just did this yesterday😒
That's why u don't use acetone genius
None acetone fingernail polish remover works perfect for this .
Don’t you run the risk of ruining the gun’s aesthetics by doing this?
Plus, you didn’t show what it looks like after a complete wipe down!
Is the oil covering up any scars?
It does look pretty good though!
Kelly Finney
It looks good to me. I can hold a light directly on it and I see no traces of anything from when the paint was applied. PLUS...... I can still knock a flea off a dogs tail at 60 yards with it.
Josh Carter Yeah Yeah!
Whatever!
I just think it’s sad when someone adds a $3.78 cent addition to a design that was researched and developed by a team of geniuses who get paid more in one hour than I make in a month!
Alright...
It doesn’t look all that bad!
I’ll give you a thumbs up and a sub!
Kelly Finney that’s quite neighborly of ya
Its not step by step if you already mixed the paints together
You have way to much time on your hands if you are figuring out ways to color in the "roll marks" on your pistol. I'll have to commend you on the fact that you didn't spend a lot of money to do something stupid to your firearm.