Does the finish matter when doing Crayola inlays? - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

mike1972 · 05-10-2006, 08:25 PM

I know, I know, ANOTHER Crayola question..... But THIS question, I couldnt find an answer to.......

I think that I read that a finish like polished chrome would be too slick for the Crayola to stick to, and stay....

Has anyone done thier bi tone, or similarly finished gun, and been able to get it to stay in there?

Would the laquer pen be any better for this?

I would like to do a black inlay on a crome, bi tone, Tripp Research Hard Chrome, or Canyon Creek job type finish.

I was wondering if the laquer pen would hold in such a finish.

**Frenchy** · 05-10-2006, 09:11 PM

I believe that the laquer pen would be better than Crayola on any finish.

mike1972 · 05-10-2006, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Frenchy

I believe that the laquer pen would be better than Crayola on any finish.

Steve, I respect your opinions on stuff like this, so I am gonna pick your brain for a sec. I know the laquer pen is better than the crayon, but do you think it would stick on such a slick surface?

DoubleClick · 05-10-2006, 11:09 PM

I think a lot of folk wipe their guns down regularly with an oiled or silicone cloth. I had a problem getting the crayola to stick until I hit it with a degreaser.

**Frenchy** · 05-11-2006, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by mike1972

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frenchy

I believe that the laquer pen would be better than Crayola on any finish.

Steve, I respect your opinions on stuff like this, so I am gonna pick your brain for a sec. I know the laquer pen is better than the crayon, but do you think it would stick on such a slick surface?

A friend of mine did it on a Springfield Loaded stainless, and it seemed to hold up quite well.

mike1972 · 05-11-2006, 12:20 AM

Thank you gentlemen for the replies.... Never thought about degreasing it first.... Makes perfect sense.

**Ed Ely** · 05-11-2006, 03:41 AM

You guys have stirred up my curiosity - what is a
'laquer pen' and it's general use?

Ed

mike1972 · 05-11-2006, 04:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed Ely

You guys have stirred up my curiosity - what is a
'laquer pen' and it's general use?

Ed

Sorry, I meant lquer sticks....Ermm laquer sticks, not liquor sticks lol...

Like the kind Ajames sells I think..... I think its Ajames that sells em....

tmahovlich · 05-11-2006, 04:41 AM

Now that the subject has surfaced again, I have a related question. I got the laquer stick the other day and am having a hell of a time with it. No problems applying the stick, but when I go to wipe off the excess, I end up wiping off half the stuff I want to stay. How do you guys keep the stick in the areas you want and clean up the rest? How long to you wait from the time you apply to the time you wipe off the excess?

**jalley** · 05-11-2006, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by tmahovlich

Now that the subject has surfaced again, I have a related question. I got the laquer stick the other day and am having a hell of a time with it. No problems applying the stick, but when I go to wipe off the excess, I end up wiping off half the stuff I want to stay. How do you guys keep the stick in the areas you want and clean up the rest? How long to you wait from the time you apply to the time you wipe off the excess?

After you apply it to the slide, just lightly wipe off some of the excess. Then, let it sit for about 10 minutes. After that, put a little oil on a cloth and wipe the rest of it off. I had no problems doing it this way.

05-10-2006, 08:25 PM	#1
mike1972 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 285	Does the finish matter when doing Crayola inlays? I know, I know, ANOTHER Crayola question..... But THIS question, I couldnt find an answer to....... I think that I read that a finish like polished chrome would be too slick for the Crayola to stick to, and stay.... Has anyone done thier bi tone, or similarly finished gun, and been able to get it to stay in there? Would the laquer pen be any better for this? I would like to do a black inlay on a crome, bi tone, Tripp Research Hard Chrome, or Canyon Creek job type finish. I was wondering if the laquer pen would hold in such a finish. __________________ Hold on baby Jesus.... This is gonna get bumpy.

05-10-2006, 09:11 PM	#2
Frenchy XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Mid-Missouri Posts: 13,248	I believe that the laquer pen would be better than Crayola on any finish. __________________ ~SC Harvey~ "You are the instruments that God is going to use to bring about universal change, and that is why Barack has captured the youth. And he has involved young people in a political process that they didn't care anything about. That's a sign. When the Messiah speaks, the youth will hear, and the Messiah is absolutely speaking."...Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan RON PAUL IN 2008

05-10-2006, 11:09 PM	#4
DoubleClick XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 82	I think a lot of folk wipe their guns down regularly with an oiled or silicone cloth. I had a problem getting the crayola to stick until I hit it with a degreaser. __________________ XD-45ACP Service (black) Taurus 608SS .357 revolver

05-11-2006, 12:20 AM	#6
mike1972 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 285	Thank you gentlemen for the replies.... Never thought about degreasing it first.... Makes perfect sense. __________________ Hold on baby Jesus.... This is gonna get bumpy.

05-11-2006, 04:41 AM	#9
tmahovlich XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NC Posts: 205	Now that the subject has surfaced again, I have a related question. I got the laquer stick the other day and am having a hell of a time with it. No problems applying the stick, but when I go to wipe off the excess, I end up wiping off half the stuff I want to stay. How do you guys keep the stick in the areas you want and clean up the rest? How long to you wait from the time you apply to the time you wipe off the excess? __________________ Todd He is best secure from dangers who is on his guard even when he seems safe - Publilius Syrus

05-11-2006, 03:41 AM	#7
Ed Ely XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: 37.65N -84.76W (Elev. 932 ft) Posts: 7,668 Blog Entries: 1	You guys have stirred up my curiosity - what is a 'laquer pen' and it's general use? Ed

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