Coloring in your engravings: the Write Up - Page 2 - XDTalk Forums

CPES · 02-19-2007, 07:08 PM

Thanks hype, I was trying to remember what product it was that I've heard people use as a clearcoat...it just wasnt coming to me.

Talon · 02-19-2007, 07:28 PM

subscribing

SimplyOrange · 02-19-2007, 07:34 PM

also here
http://www.memorableplaces.com/m1gar...ringstep1.html

CPES · 02-19-2007, 11:08 PM

A little bit of a different style, but still good. I like the wax in the crayon because it actually hardens a bit when its cooled...grease pencil seems like it would be more likely to smear without some kind of clearcoat over it. Thanks for the link though.

I know that there are probably alot of other write-ups out there on this topic that use a variety of techniques, I just wanted something for the members here to have immediate access to. Thats all.

Moe C. · 02-19-2007, 11:17 PM

I just want to take this opportunity to thank CPES for giving me one more excuse to fondle my new gun.

~Moe

Rotty37 · 02-19-2007, 11:35 PM

What I used was a blow dryer to heat up any of the surface areas to apply enough heat for the gold crayon ( Lacquer Stik) to melt just right to flow into the engravings. Came out very well and very little mess. Just wiped it off with just a dab of GunButter.........and a lil detail clean up work and Done!!!

BTW........... this was done after i had the slide and controls refinished by CCR in a Black Satin Ceramic finish.......made it even smoother to apply

**Krackels** · 02-19-2007, 11:43 PM

Sticky!!

This is asked often enough. Why not make it a sticky? For some reason I've never thought of heating my slide up first.

Also Crayola Crayons work better than cheap no-name brands.

CPES · 02-20-2007, 12:18 AM

Rotty, that gold coloring looks AWESOME. Very cool...yours is the only one I've seen like that. I thought about using a hair dryer, but I thought that it would zap too much heat into the slide at once. I didn't want to heat soak it. Apparently it worked for you though! Kudos man, looks great.

Krackels, I was hoping that the admin would feel the same way. This is an easy, cheap way to add some personalization to your gun, so as you said, why not?

I also agree with using crayola crayons exclusively. Other brands are cheaper for a reason.

Ramprat · 02-20-2007, 01:29 AM

I have always used white out & it's worked really well do far. Might have to try the crayon trick to compare em.

davedog665 · 02-20-2007, 01:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blueblur

I'd like to see it done in red.

did mine in red white & blue just to c the difference at first but stuck with it!

REd White & Blue Crayon inlay

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CPES XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Castle Rock, CO Posts: 1,031	A little bit of a different style, but still good. I like the wax in the crayon because it actually hardens a bit when its cooled...grease pencil seems like it would be more likely to smear without some kind of clearcoat over it. Thanks for the link though. I know that there are probably alot of other write-ups out there on this topic that use a variety of techniques, I just wanted something for the members here to have immediate access to. Thats all. __________________ We must carry arms because we value our lives and those of our loved ones, because we will not be dealt with by force or threat of force, and do not live at the pleasure and discretion of the lawless. - Jeff Snyder Sig P226 9mm Glock 22 Mossberg 500 20" Persuader 12 Gauge 5.56mm AR15-A3 (being built)
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Rotty37 XDTalk Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Providence, Rhode Island Posts: 68	... What I used was a blow dryer to heat up any of the surface areas to apply enough heat for the gold crayon ( Lacquer Stik) to melt just right to flow into the engravings. Came out very well and very little mess. Just wiped it off with just a dab of GunButter.........and a lil detail clean up work and Done!!! BTW........... this was done after i had the slide and controls refinished by CCR in a Black Satin Ceramic finish.......made it even smoother to apply __________________ 'With great power comes great responsibility" "Discipline without freedom is tyranny, freedom without discipline is chaos" Sig Sauer P225 9mm Sig Sauer P220 Super Match XD .45ACP Tactical NRA Certified Pistol Instructor NRA Certified Range Safety Officer
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Krackels XDTalk 20K Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Southeastern PA Posts: 21,977 Blog Entries: 5	Sticky!! This is asked often enough. Why not make it a sticky? For some reason I've never thought of heating my slide up first. Also Crayola Crayons work better than cheap no-name brands. __________________ "Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." --Benjamin Franklin PA Roll Call & PA XDTalkers UserGroup Last edited by Krackels; 02-19-2007 at 11:47 PM.
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02-20-2007, 12:18 AM	#18
CPES XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Castle Rock, CO Posts: 1,031	Rotty, that gold coloring looks AWESOME. Very cool...yours is the only one I've seen like that. I thought about using a hair dryer, but I thought that it would zap too much heat into the slide at once. I didn't want to heat soak it. Apparently it worked for you though! Kudos man, looks great. Krackels, I was hoping that the admin would feel the same way. This is an easy, cheap way to add some personalization to your gun, so as you said, why not? I also agree with using crayola crayons exclusively. Other brands are cheaper for a reason. __________________ We must carry arms because we value our lives and those of our loved ones, because we will not be dealt with by force or threat of force, and do not live at the pleasure and discretion of the lawless. - Jeff Snyder Sig P226 9mm Glock 22 Mossberg 500 20" Persuader 12 Gauge 5.56mm AR15-A3 (being built)
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Ramprat XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Wyoming Posts: 23	I have always used white out & it's worked really well do far. Might have to try the crayon trick to compare em.
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