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Red_Raider911 · 12-27-2007, 02:38 PM

This is probably a really stupid question so I apologize now. But how do some of you guys have the white embedded letters on your slides? I would really like to do this to the SA Logo on top of my slide.

Thanks in advance!

**philman** · 12-27-2007, 02:39 PM

Its done with Crayons. If you search the forum (which may not be working right now) on "crayon", you will find several folks who tell you how to do it.

Red_Raider911 · 12-27-2007, 02:47 PM

Ok, thanks!

zac07 · 12-27-2007, 02:48 PM

most melt crayons into the engravings but some use paint for a permanent color

Bill in San Jose · 12-27-2007, 04:06 PM

I used the gold stick from Brownells, it was tough to get the excess off the rough surface of the metal, but I finally got it right. See pictures on other threads, some guys have used paint, too.

kyguy · 12-27-2007, 04:08 PM

Not done mine yet, but they are step by step directions under 'Sticky Stuff' on the forums front page.

Be Safe...Be Happy !!!

code33 · 12-27-2007, 04:49 PM

I used nail polish and nail polish remover.

**Mad Geek** · 12-27-2007, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by code33

I used nail polish and nail polish remover.

I guess we all just use what we have lying around, eh Frisco Sweetie?

Red_Raider911 · 12-28-2007, 10:46 AM

So I wonder if Automotive Touch up paint would do well? It should stand up to the heat fairly well and be pretty easy to clean as well.

Any thoughts on the little tube of auto touch up paint guys?

b4aftr · 12-28-2007, 08:20 PM

high heat automotive enamel with Q tips and hoppes #9 to get excess off.

This picture was taken after about 500 rounds. No problems what so ever.

Tips when using the high heat paint:

It will melt througha plastic cup and get on your gun partners kitchen table

Two or three light coats is better than 1 heavy.

12-27-2007, 02:38 PM	#1
Red_Raider911 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: DFW - TX Posts: 113	White Lettering on Slide? This is probably a really stupid question so I apologize now. But how do some of you guys have the white embedded letters on your slides? I would really like to do this to the SA Logo on top of my slide. Thanks in advance! __________________ SA XD 40 / V-10 Ported Don's Guide Rod EFK Fire Dragon Barrel *Streamlight TLR-1 ________________________ National Rifle Association Texas State Rifle Association Texas Wildlife Association

12-27-2007, 02:39 PM	#2
philman XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Centerville, Southern, Ohio Posts: 762	Its done with Crayons. If you search the forum (which may not be working right now) on "crayon", you will find several folks who tell you how to do it. __________________ *********************************** I carry a gun for the same reason I own a smoke detector...I never, ever, plan on needing them...but if I do need them, and have them in a box...I won't be able to get to them for use fast enough.

12-27-2007, 02:47 PM	#3
Red_Raider911 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: DFW - TX Posts: 113	Ok, thanks! __________________ SA XD 40 / V-10 Ported Don's Guide Rod EFK Fire Dragon Barrel *Streamlight TLR-1 ________________________ National Rifle Association Texas State Rifle Association Texas Wildlife Association

12-27-2007, 04:06 PM	#5
Bill in San Jose XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,422	I used the gold stick from Brownells, it was tough to get the excess off the rough surface of the metal, but I finally got it right. See pictures on other threads, some guys have used paint, too. __________________ The truth be told, in all my years in the Capitol I have never met a legislator who harbors more contempt for the law-abiding firearm owner than does Barack Obama. Rich Pearson knows Barack Obama Served in the Illinois state capitol as chief lobbyist for the Illinois State Rifle Association. http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/st...4904149&EDATE=

12-27-2007, 04:49 PM	#7
code33 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: SF, CA Bay Posts: 124	I used nail polish and nail polish remover. Last edited by code33; 12-27-2007 at 04:53 PM. Reason: Add pic

12-27-2007, 02:48 PM	#4
zac07 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,119	most melt crayons into the engravings but some use paint for a permanent color

12-27-2007, 04:08 PM	#6
kyguy XDTalk Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: ky--oh-wv Posts: 39	Not done mine yet, but they are step by step directions under 'Sticky Stuff' on the forums front page. Be Safe...Be Happy !!!

12-28-2007, 10:46 AM	#9
Red_Raider911 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: DFW - TX Posts: 113	So I wonder if Automotive Touch up paint would do well? It should stand up to the heat fairly well and be pretty easy to clean as well. Any thoughts on the little tube of auto touch up paint guys? __________________ SA XD 40 / V-10 Ported Don's Guide Rod EFK Fire Dragon Barrel *Streamlight TLR-1 ________________________ National Rifle Association Texas State Rifle Association Texas Wildlife Association

12-28-2007, 08:20 PM	#10
b4aftr XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 8	high heat automotive enamel with Q tips and hoppes #9 to get excess off. This picture was taken after about 500 rounds. No problems what so ever. Tips when using the high heat paint: It will melt througha plastic cup and get on your gun partners kitchen table Two or three light coats is better than 1 heavy. Last edited by b4aftr; 12-28-2007 at 08:24 PM.

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