Coloring in your engravings: the Write Up - Page 25 - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

capnkirktm · 05-02-2008, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by socialistic

I have decided that I will use a silver/metallic nail polish to fill the engravings. The only issue that concerns me is the graying/ghosting, so I may try in small hidden area first...

I had the same problem but i just left it for a day or so and used more nail polish remover and that got rid of the ghosting. Also try using a lot of fresh, clean paper towels or whatever your using. I kinda got the feeling it was the nail polish already on the paper towel that kept leaving the gray color. Don't be vexed, it works fine with a little patience. Definitely post some pics so we can see how it worked.

casio02478 · 05-03-2008, 07:10 AM

Thanks for the tip, I am going to start the project next week.

Moon Doggie 116 · 05-08-2008, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Rotty37

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

Did anyone Save or does anyone have this Pic with the Gold Crayon in the Engravings ?
I would like to see what the Gold looks like
MD

jkw_XD · 05-13-2008, 07:09 AM

Just did mine in a metalic light blue/silver fingernail polish. I will post pics tomorrow. Can someone tell me how to get my pictures to show up here?? I have not been able to get it to work properly.

JrBiem691 · 05-13-2008, 09:34 AM

I upload my pics to Image hosting, free photo sharing & video sharing at Photobucket where you can sign up for a free account. Then copy the code where it says IMG code, and paste it into your post on here.

Moon Doggie 116 · 05-13-2008, 12:50 PM

I use Photobucket also, just like JrBiem said, just copy the [IMG] Code and paste it in your Post and it magically appears in your Post

Moon Doggie

jkw_XD · 05-13-2008, 01:06 PM

Got it on 5/08/2008.. I will post pics up later of the engraving color.

jkw_XD · 05-14-2008, 06:47 AM

jkw_XD · 05-14-2008, 06:48 AM

Joeywhat · 05-14-2008, 08:29 AM

I just did mine in Gold...it was alright. VERY difficult to get a nice, even coating into the engravings, especially the Croation emblem on top. I also had a difficult time cleaning up. It looked like I coated the slide in glitter once I was done

I'll probably try some paint of some sort, or just have someone do it. Hopefully I can find someone locally that will do it.

05-13-2008, 07:09 AM	#244
jkw_XD XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 52	Just did mine in a metalic light blue/silver fingernail polish. I will post pics tomorrow. Can someone tell me how to get my pictures to show up here?? I have not been able to get it to work properly. __________________ Jason - College Station, TX XD-40 Tactical Mossberg Pump 12ga. Winchester .22 short/long rifle "Doctors are approximately 9,000 times more dangerous than gun owners". http://www.rense.com/general62/gns.htm

05-13-2008, 09:34 AM	#245
JrBiem691 XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 69	I upload my pics to Image hosting, free photo sharing & video sharing at Photobucket where you can sign up for a free account. Then copy the code where it says IMG code, and paste it into your post on here. __________________ JB- Green Bay, WI ------------------ XD .45 Tactical Mossberg 12 GA Remington 7600 30.06 ------------------ -Talent is God given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful.

05-13-2008, 01:06 PM	#247
jkw_XD XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 52	Pic of the new Baby!! XD-40 Tactical Got it on 5/08/2008.. I will post pics up later of the engraving color. __________________ Jason - College Station, TX XD-40 Tactical Mossberg Pump 12ga. Winchester .22 short/long rifle "Doctors are approximately 9,000 times more dangerous than gun owners". http://www.rense.com/general62/gns.htm Last edited by jkw_XD; 05-14-2008 at 06:46 AM. Reason: updated pics

05-14-2008, 06:47 AM	#248
jkw_XD XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 52	Updated - Engravings colored __________________ Jason - College Station, TX XD-40 Tactical Mossberg Pump 12ga. Winchester .22 short/long rifle "Doctors are approximately 9,000 times more dangerous than gun owners". http://www.rense.com/general62/gns.htm

05-14-2008, 06:48 AM	#249
jkw_XD XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 52	Engravings colored - other side __________________ Jason - College Station, TX XD-40 Tactical Mossberg Pump 12ga. Winchester .22 short/long rifle "Doctors are approximately 9,000 times more dangerous than gun owners". http://www.rense.com/general62/gns.htm

05-03-2008, 07:10 AM	#242
casio02478 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: MA Posts: 118	Thanks for the tip, I am going to start the project next week.

05-13-2008, 12:50 PM	#246
Moon Doggie 116 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Boonies of Ohio Posts: 26	I use Photobucket also, just like JrBiem said, just copy the [IMG] Code and paste it in your Post and it magically appears in your Post Moon Doggie

05-14-2008, 08:29 AM	#250
Joeywhat XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Dearborn Heights, MI Posts: 1,937	I just did mine in Gold...it was alright. VERY difficult to get a nice, even coating into the engravings, especially the Croation emblem on top. I also had a difficult time cleaning up. It looked like I coated the slide in glitter once I was done I'll probably try some paint of some sort, or just have someone do it. Hopefully I can find someone locally that will do it.

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