Thread: Gold edge lettering

How does one remove the gold lettering from the scales off of dubl ducks

I have found that lettering can be sanded off of most scales. I sand off the lettering with 220 or 400 grit sandpaper. Once off, I resand the scales through 2000 grit and replish with plastic compound. The result is a clean looking set of scales 99% of the time.

Can u polish the gold lettering

are you talking about removing the bolsters/lettering to reuse? In any event, acetone will take the metal inlays off scales easily. No damage to scales or inlays

Just did a quick vid on how I do it will get it uploded to my channel tonight

Yes if there is damage to the scales is like to reuse the lettering on different scales

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Just did a quick vid on how I do it will get it uploded to my channel tonight

I can't wait to see how u do it sir

Sorry it took so long, but uploading vids when you live in the boonies is a joke at best on Hughes Net, I went into town to the PO so I stopped at Starbucks and used their WiFi


This is the fastest and safest way I have found, you can skip the soak and just use a small paintbrush to dab the Acetone on but it doesn't work quite as fast or as well IME..

Two points I make in the Vid but will reiterate here
1. Buy yer own Bowl/Container the SWMBO will KILL you dead if you wreck her good stuff
2. Cut the scale down to minimum size before you soak it, or it makes a mushy, sticky, mess




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