Thread: Restoring lettering on scales

Hey guys! I've been searching the forum to see if anyone has done this successfully, but I'm sure I'm just not searching for the right keywords...

I have a razor I was going to restore and it has lettering on the scales that used to be yellow. I thought about getting some yellow model paint and putting it in there and sanding but I'm not sure if anyone has a better suggestions...

Let me know gents. As always thank you!

I believe that the general technique is to fill the grooves with paint and then immediately wipe the excess off. Probably best done while unpinned but after polishing. Needless to say, be sure that all polish, etc. is cleaned from the grooves before applying the paint.

I have done it successfully with gold paint. Rub it in to fill the lettering. Wipe off as much as you can. Lightly sand with fine sandpaper to remove excess.

Originally Posted by sqzbxr

I believe that the general technique is to fill the grooves with paint and then immediately wipe the excess off. Probably best done while unpinned but after polishing. Needless to say, be sure that all polish, etc. is cleaned from the grooves before applying the paint.

Originally Posted by bouschie

I have done it successfully with gold paint. Rub it in to fill the lettering. Wipe off as much as you can. Lightly sand with fine sandpaper to remove excess.

Awesome that's what I thought... do u guys have a suggestion on the kind of paint to use? I wasn't sure if model paint would be best or if something is better?

The one I use is like liquid gold. It is not water soluble.

There's been a big push in the younger generation 'color filling' their firearms etching. While they seem to think it's 'new and on the cutting edge', I done it to one of my Ithica model 37 shotguns, back in the early '90's during my apprenticeship. I used paint, while the young-uns are using nail polish nowadays. (Paint sticks or paint markers would work great for this).

Just apply a thin coat (paint or nail polish) across the entire area. Let it dry, then take 0000 steel wool and lightly stroke it. The part that is in the etching will not be affected. If it is, just repeat the process as many times as needed to 'fill' the etching.

I use paint pens. Less slop a d dries below the scale surface. About ten colors of gold available.
,~Richard

Gold Rub n Buff. Works a treat!

I've used this to fill in lettering.
Rub it in ,,,rub it off.

Thanks gents! I have lots of ideas here... when I get this project done I'll be posting it here....much appreciated!