How do I color-fill a AR Lower Reciever--NO! I'm not using a crayon

[dpgperftest]

wifes hair die

[ro2]

http://www.hkpro.com/forum/showthread.php?t=71848

yup those were the ones but they came from a different supplier. Really the best way to go.

[remingtondude58]

I used a toothpick and some model paint. I did the Safe/Fire and the Stag emblem on my AR.

[ggt1_02]

Sharpie is removed with cleaning solvent, and lubes. An enamel paint would work.

[SWMP15]

I used a toothpick and some model paint. I did the Safe/Fire and the Stag emblem on my AR.

not a bad idea... but isn't that model paint enamel? kinda hard to clean up unless u use lacquer thinner which could perhaps damage the finish on the lower.....?

anyways....i checked into Brownells, and that link to the other thread and the Lacquer Stik is the way to go.... i ordered red and white...red for the Noveske logo and Fire selection and White for Safe. Safe, nonmessy, and lasts a long time, even with hydrolic fluid....why there would be hyrdolic fluid in and or around my AR behooves me but u get the picture...

[Made_in_Michigan]

not a bad idea... but isn't that model paint enamel? kinda hard to clean up unless u use lacquer thinner which could perhaps damage the finish on the lower.....?

Although I've not done a gun, I've done work like this with a tiny (3-5 hair) brush and enamel paint. Steady hand with a magnifier, and you would be amazed the detail you can get with Testers model paint. (oh, and any tiny slips can be cleaned up with a wet Qtip if you do it quick enough)

[Arbor_Shooter]

Crayon.

Heat the receiver with a heat gun or hair dryer. Apply crayon. It looks professional, lasts, and isn't a pain to remove like most of the enamels that don't last a whole lot longer. With the crayon you just need to heat it back up and use a QTip to remove it. And no, it won't get hot like that during firing.

[jeepinrrt]

Why no crayon? White crayon worked great on my glock and holds up decent. What is the downside?

[TFin04]

I use finger nail polish to witness mark the screws on my guns, so I can tell if anything is loosening up. It holds up better to solvents, oils, and heat than anything else I've tried.

I noticed last time that when I got some in the groove on a part, that it was very difficult to remove, even with nail polish remover. The surface came clean, but not the indent area. Sounds like that it what you want.

Paint the whole area, making sure to get it in the lettering good. Let it dry, then wipe off the top layer with a rag and some nail polish remover. I bet it turns out just how you want it.

[Jerbear1098]