Coloring word/ emblems on AR receiver

[Reid]

Ive heard people melt crayons and fill in the letters on there rifles, any opinion or better options?... Advice? I think it looks good but does it last? ... Thanks in advance for the help. Post some pics if u have some too, always more interesting with photos!

 

[melensdad]

I've used both:

model paint
fingernail polish​

 

[mtomaro]

I think fingernail polish is easier and much more effective. There's tons of tutorial videos on youtube.

 

[Martin Draco]

LACQUER-STIK® | Brownells

These are what I use because that's what they're made for.

 

[Audie Murphy]

I've tried Crayons,what works best for me is good ole Testors model paint.

 

[Brando]

I also use Testors Model Enamel.

 

[wsenefeld]

Another for Testors Enamel. I've used it and it words great. Use a toothpick to apply and wipe off excess with CLP.

 

[Reid]

LACQUER-STIK® | Brownells

These are what I use because that's what they're made for.

I order a red and a white, and I guess we will see how it goes... Thanks for the idea!

 

[stephen87]

My girlfriend has fingernail polish at home, so I used that. The red didn't show up as well as I'd hoped, but it will do.

 

[Atlas]

My girlfriend has fingernail polish at home, so I used that. The red didn't show up as well as I'd hoped, but it will do.

You need more of a pink nail polish then a deep red. Consider the background color as a darkening factor, as nail polish is always somewhat transparent.

*sigh* living with women...

 

[D2VW14_20]

Nail polish, a blue shop paper towel, and pink nail polish remover.

 

[CPT Nervous]

My girlfriend has fingernail polish at home, so I used that. The red didn't show up as well as I'd hoped, but it will do.

Paint it white first, then go over it with red. That's how I did my selector pictograms. They turned out perfect.

 

[Shootsforfun]

I have a simiiar ? What is the best way to remove Paint or Fingernail polish from the lettering....?

 

[Reid]

I have a simiiar ? What is the best way to remove Paint or Fingernail polish from the lettering....?

I will second this question... In case mine ends up lookin like a bag of buttholes.

 

[CPT Nervous]

Acetone will remove all the paint.

Use Acetone to clean up, then rinse it with water to remove any streaks.

 

[stephen87]

I actually wiped it with acetone then cleaned with Hoppes #9. I'll try the white under it to see if that helps any.

 

[N_K_1984]

Nail polish, a blue shop paper towel, and pink nail polish remover.

I second this. This is the method I've always used. It works and seems to hold up just fine. Just be sure to use the pink polish remover. The stuff I've used is a non-acetone polish remover.

I just did some color fill, but not on a lower. I'm interested to see how it holds up.