Okay whats really the most permanent way to color the engravings on slide.

[l67coooled]

Just a heads up, if you do buy high temp paint you may have to bake it on to dry. I sprayed a pipe about 10 years ago and didn't bake it, well its still wet to this day... I'd use auto paint if I were going to consider doing such a job.

[SlowShooter]

I've been thinking about this also.
Crayons and lacquer sticks wont last, even enamel paint will quickly dissolve away if you clean with RemOil or similar light solvent.

I've discovered that Xylene paint markers are the most permenant paint available for this task, that can easily be done at home. Many colors available. after a few months, my colored engravings are still holding-up fine, even when cleaning with RemOil.


I've got a video about it on my YouTube channel if you want to see how I did it:

YouTube - Coloring painting firearm engravings with permanent paint marker

YouTube - Coloring painting firearm engravings with permanent paint marker

Link for mobile: m.youtube.com/watch?v=EjGNm0HJV7w

This process uses Kroil as a solvent, so make sure you wipe off all the Kroil when done and re-oil with something gentler. I did this on several firearms now, a the main thing to watch out for is the rubbing process (to remove excess from around the engraving): rub too hard or too much may wear-thin some older (weaker) finishes (I have not had a problem, but just warning you).
But I've done this on several guns now, and so far so good...

[SubcompactXDMan]

Here's my walkthrough and thoughts on nail polish...

Springfield XD/XDM Walk-Through Coloring Engravings - YouTube

Springfield XD/XDM Walk-Through Coloring Engravings - YouTube

[1simpson1]

I dont think baking would be too much of a problem for the ceramic engine paint but thanks for the heads up on that. That xylene paint sounds like a good idea. thanks for the video.