Tonight's Project...

[rmabrey]

Finally got around to it so here is the before and after of tonight's shenanigans. Turned out well and I didn't screw up!!!!!

 

[Que]

Looks really nice!

 

[Fish609]

For some reason glocks always look good with white!!!

Did you do the crayon method?

 

[CSK22]

I'd also like to know what it is that you did, I purchased a 23 recently that had been crayoned but I'd like a more permanent lettering finish.

Looks great!

 

[rmabrey]

For some reason glocks always look good with white!!!

Did you do the crayon method?

No to many people saying it melted out. I went with nail polish, couldn't really find any negatives about that method.

 

[rmabrey]

I'd also like to know what it is that you did, I purchased a 23 recently that had been crayoned but I'd like a more permanent lettering finish.

Looks great!

I bought some expensive nail polish, remover, and some cotton patches. basically just globbed it on there and let it sit a few minutes. put some nail polish remover on a patch and lightly wiped it off. Patches are one time use for this. Repeat as necessary. It does require quite a bit of cleaning to get the excess of the slide with the polish remover, but as you can see the finished product is worth the effort. Spent about an hour doing it.

 

[CSK22]

I bought some expensive nail polish, remover, and some cotton patches. basically just globbed it on there and let it sit a few minutes. put some nail polish remover on a patch and lightly wiped it off. Patches are one time use for this. Repeat as necessary. It does require quite a bit of cleaning to get the excess of the slide with the polish remover, but as you can see the finished product is worth the effort. Spent about an hour doing it.

Excellent, I had thought about nail polish, but was unsure how messy it would actually be(as I am a man with no experience ). Maybe I'll see if the lady friend has any i can borrow.

 

[rmabrey]

Excellent, I had thought about nail polish, but was unsure how messy it would actually be(as I am a man with no experience ). Maybe I'll see if the lady friend has any i can borrow.

Oh and obviously it is much easier to do with the slide off. and Rep for being a braves fan!

 

[CSK22]

Oh and obviously it is much easier to do with the slide off. and Rep for being a braves fan!

I'd rep you again for that, but I already repped you

 

[GregD]

Great job! It makes the pistol look finished. Any other tips you might be willing to give before I start on my 26?

 

[zoglog]

I love when people do that. Its a subtle way of making your firearms yours! Testors enamel is also used with great results.

 

[karodger]

You've inspired me! CSK22 and I just finished doing our 23's tonight Now we've got purdy shooters! We'll be sure to get pics up soon!

 

[derrickgoins]

Very nice work. Looks like you've inspired some folks to give it a whirl too which is an added benefit.

 

[JohnP82]

Looks good Nice job

 

[rmabrey]

Great job! It makes the pistol look finished. Any other tips you might be willing to give before I start on my 26?

Be patient and do one section at a time

You've inspired me! CSK22 and I just finished doing our 23's tonight Now we've got purdy shooters! We'll be sure to get pics up soon!

Glad you guys are happy with it

Very nice work. Looks like you've inspired some folks to give it a whirl too which is an added benefit.

Thank You! Glad others were willing to try it.

Looks good Nice job

Thank YoU!

 

[Bapak2ja]

Great idea! Might be worth trying.

 

[Cannondale]

Looks Great, especially the mags. I did mine with Testors Gold

 

[Colt556]

I use Testors Gloss White for mine. Basically the same method but use paint thinner on a rag a wipe down the slide. Works on most gun's I've tried.

 

[alluwant]

pretty neat how long did it take

 

[gglass]

Lipstick