Painting Receiver and Slide Engravings

It’s been a while! My original video for this is by FAR my most viewed video ever! Unlike me, it has NOT aged well! So… I am back for a much-needed update for 2020!

Many have come after me showing how this is done with varied results. After a LOT of feedback, I am going to do the same process for painting the engravings but with different materials to show that it works just as well… The secret sauce is really getting whatever paint you choose to “flow” through the engravings.

I realize this is NOT for everyone!!! For those that do stick around, I am going to walk you through how to make the engravings on your gun or any other engravings for that matter POP!

As you can see, the model paint held up for many years of everyday carry. I can count on one hand how many times I have cleaned the exterior of this particular weapon. Naturally, it gets very dirty and has taken on a brown tint from the dirt and grime. It’s time to make it like new.

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Steps:
1. Clean the areas around the engravings with the non-acetone. Using acetone will ruin your finish. If you doubt the bottle is non-acetone… buy one that is clearly labeled!
2. Mix about five drops of the non-acetone into the mixing container.
a. Use the lid to transfer the desired amount to avoid pouring too much.
3. Pour in the nail polish.
a. Pour slowly and mix, you can always add more. It’s hard to go the other way. You want a consistency that flows but thick enough that it sticks to the toothpick.
4. Dip your toothpick into the paint mixture and drop in the paint. You’ll know you have the right mixture if the engravings “show through” the paint.
5. Let dry!
6. Finally, put some non-acetone on a paper towel and rub the excess paint. It should not take much pressure. Some smearing will occur… Just move to a new spot on the paper towel!

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Materials Used:
• Nail polish
• Non-acetone polish remover – Acetone will ruin your finish!!!
• Toothpicks
• Container to mix
• Paper towels
• Rubber gloves – Optional

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Video Equipment:
Canon Rebel SL3 DSLR
Tonika 11-16mm f2.8 @1080P 60FPS
Premier Pro @ 24FPS - Kodak Killer LUT

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Audio Credit: Bensound.com

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