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    Default Scale engraving paint?

    I'm mid restore on a Genco Next razor with yellow plastic scales. The scale has a "Next" engraving(for lack of the correct term) where there was once red paint.My question is what type of paint or lacquer could I use to repaint this area?

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    Hi Strikur!

    This stuff may be of use, as shown in this post, and in this thread.

    I used the technique to fill in the logo on a set of Red Imp scales with gold leaf (sorry I don't have pictures, but I'm nowhere near my camera right now) and it worked great.

    The only problem I see is that I'm not sure that they make a shade of red that might suit you. I haven't tried using paint on scales - maybe someone who has can help there.

    Hope you are able to find a technique that works for you.

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    I use enamel... And apply with a finger then wipe off the excess...

    Keep in mind none of it will be permanent, it wasn't even from the factory either...

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    I've read that INK is used for ivory carvings. With Ivory I would assume that is soaks in a little bit. It's applied the same put on wipe off method as described above.

    Red Ink?

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    Ink would be really thin and runny,and would not soak into plastic. I could see it's use in ivory as that's a porous material and would hold really well. Enamel acrylic appears to be the most durable I've seen so far(looking at different products online).they claim it's dishwasher safe which would seem perfect for this application.Not sure if some air plane model paint and clear coat polish would be as durable for this or not.

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