Markings rubbing off

jayrod · October 4th, 2006, 20:43

Anyone have a fix for select fire markings rubbing off? A way to fix if they have or to prevent if they have not yet?

CDN_Stalker · October 4th, 2006, 20:51

Depending on the gun, but if the markings are "cut" into the metal/plastic and the surrounding areas are a smooth finish, use white crayon to fill in the markings (go at 90deg to each and every line, fill them all in) and then just rub with your finger til the surrounding areas rub off. If it's something like an MP5 with a fine pebbly finish around the markings, pretty much screwed unless you go the paint route.

Guardian · October 5th, 2006, 20:13

"fine point" paint markers.

mykill666 · October 7th, 2006, 00:47

years and years practice of painting 1/35 scale military models helps. you can do some crazy shit when your painting a face the width of a cigerette.

Mr Jon · October 7th, 2006, 01:14

If it is rubbing off from say an MP5 series, you might be able to track down an ICS lower receiver which offers deeply engraved fire selector icons and I believe are TM compatible. However that is pretty much the only option for that particular gun. The G36 series or other HKs, metal body armalites or custom metal bodies, the only way to preserve them is to perhaps cover them with a layer of clear tape, but that looks a tad bit ugly.

Whodini · October 7th, 2006, 01:14

They're a bit thinner than a cigarette. More like the average size of an emoticon, really. I prefer 1/16th scale. P'raps I'll win best in show 2 years in a row, tomorrow in Vancouver!

And about the rubbing off... If you go to your local hobbyshop, they quite possibly will have sheets of blank decal printer for inkjet printers. Get one with a white background, either find an image of the selector switch, or make one in an image designing program, print it off, put some liqud decal film, or enamel dull coat over the decal, and put it onto your gun.

PTE. Pyle · October 7th, 2006, 03:41

you might be able to have them engraved deeper either by laser or convencionial engraving methods. dont know how easy it would be though

pvted · October 11th, 2006, 00:09

i unno wud tis work, but u cud try to use like that crazy clear nail polish stuff the ladies use, i never tried it so dont take my word for it.

Trader rating · October 11th, 2006, 00:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by pvted

i unno wud tis work, but u cud try to use like that crazy clear nail polish stuff the ladies use, i never tried it so dont take my word for it.

well, keep nail polish remover as far away from a plastic gun as possible...its acetone and is easily one of the best ways to melt your gun.

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October 4th, 2006, 20:43	#1
jayrod Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: US	Markings rubbing off Anyone have a fix for select fire markings rubbing off? A way to fix if they have or to prevent if they have not yet?

October 4th, 2006, 20:51	#2
CDN_Stalker Official ASC Bladesmith Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Ottawa, Ont.	Depending on the gun, but if the markings are "cut" into the metal/plastic and the surrounding areas are a smooth finish, use white crayon to fill in the markings (go at 90deg to each and every line, fill them all in) and then just rub with your finger til the surrounding areas rub off. If it's something like an MP5 with a fine pebbly finish around the markings, pretty much screwed unless you go the paint route. __________________ STKR Knives http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/STK...17036668380871

October 5th, 2006, 20:13	#3
Guardian Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ajax-Pickering (GTA)	"fine point" paint markers. __________________ "Sex is one of the 9 reasons for reincarnation, the other 8 are unimportant." Henry Miller Guardian’s airsoft projects @ http://www3.sympatico.ca/aftershock/

October 7th, 2006, 00:47	#4
mykill666 Banned Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Niagara Falls	years and years practice of painting 1/35 scale military models helps. you can do some crazy shit when your painting a face the width of a cigerette.

October 7th, 2006, 01:14	#5
Mr Jon Trailer Park Supervisor Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Winnipeg MB	If it is rubbing off from say an MP5 series, you might be able to track down an ICS lower receiver which offers deeply engraved fire selector icons and I believe are TM compatible. However that is pretty much the only option for that particular gun. The G36 series or other HKs, metal body armalites or custom metal bodies, the only way to preserve them is to perhaps cover them with a layer of clear tape, but that looks a tad bit ugly. __________________

October 7th, 2006, 01:14	#6
Whodini Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Kelowna, BC	They're a bit thinner than a cigarette. More like the average size of an emoticon, really. I prefer 1/16th scale. P'raps I'll win best in show 2 years in a row, tomorrow in Vancouver! And about the rubbing off... If you go to your local hobbyshop, they quite possibly will have sheets of blank decal printer for inkjet printers. Get one with a white background, either find an image of the selector switch, or make one in an image designing program, print it off, put some liqud decal film, or enamel dull coat over the decal, and put it onto your gun. Last edited by Whodini; October 7th, 2006 at 01:19..

October 7th, 2006, 03:41	#7
PTE. Pyle Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: delta B.C.	you might be able to have them engraved deeper either by laser or convencionial engraving methods. dont know how easy it would be though __________________ To live is to Die

October 11th, 2006, 00:09	#8
pvted Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: GTA	i unno wud tis work, but u cud try to use like that crazy clear nail polish stuff the ladies use, i never tried it so dont take my word for it. __________________ Ed :-D

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