7.62fmj 0 Posted August 5, 2013 So Spikes has those stripped lowers with "color fill" that adds a contrasting color to all the engravings on your receiver. Having recently finished a lower build, I got to wondering if there was a reasonable (price and time) way to diy. Link to Spikes- http://www.spikestactical.com/new/z/color-fill-color-fill-all-logo-selector-script-p-915.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
checko 180 Posted August 5, 2013 Crayons. Unless you have a steady hand, then I'd try model paint. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
7.62fmj 0 Posted August 5, 2013 I know there's something sort of like a wax (crayon), but it's greasier and will fill any depressions then wipe away. Can't think of the name though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2 trip_nick 0 Posted August 5, 2013 Part number 2018T2 at McMaster Carr. Lacquer based paint markers. I've used them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dwamp2006 1 Posted August 5, 2013 nail polish and NON ACETONE nail polish remove, fill with nail polish and let dry, wipe excess off with remover, BOOM DONE! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
7.62fmj 0 Posted August 5, 2013 Thanks guys! Hopefully my incredibly uncoordinated hands and non existent artistic skills don't let me down. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
njJoniGuy 2,133 Posted August 5, 2013 Crayon fill is the least expensive and most easily reversible way to go. Borrow your kid's box of Crayolas and have at it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JT Custom Guns 958 Posted August 5, 2013 The way most gun builders (who do it by hand) do it is to lightly heat the frame and used crayon (colored wax) to fill in the letters. Another way is to wipe the frame with a good cleaner to remove any oil or grease and then to use a paint marker to fill it in; the rub the top (flat surface) with a piece of cloth that doesn't have a thick nap (terrycloth doesn't work well - but clean shop rags do). may take a couple of coats till you get used to it, but both ways work very well. Good Luck! Jt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
palmtree 7 Posted August 6, 2013 I had good luck with testers paint and a little bit of lighter fluid. You can find the testers paint in the model section of any craft or hobby store. Pick your color, mix maybe a drop of thinner in the mix then use a very fine brush to dab in the color. Don't worry if its a little messy. Let it dry for about 5 to 10 minutes then take a rag with a little lighter fluid or alcohol and wipe the excess paint away. I got very good results this way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
7.62fmj 0 Posted August 6, 2013 Thanks y'all, I'll post some pics when it's done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites