Removing white high-lite?
 

I know I have read a thread I thought was a sticky on what and how to remove white high-lite from Luger markings. Will someone direct me to that sticky please or explain what to use?

Thanks

Depends on where it is. The geischert was marked whited originally (I told someone once how to remove the white and they did!)

Depends on what the white is. Usuasaly you can remove with a toothpick and some gun oil, or a toothbrush and oil.

Thanks Ed, I was able to pull up some old threads about the same subject. If I have to, I'll start with Hopps#9 and a toothbrush.

Sonny..Most people use a wax type stick similar to a grease pencil. Should come off very easily..The Gesichert is another story..That's enamel paint.

Thanks Jerry......................

Once I used Ballistol and an old toothbrush, with some patience it worked

Lacquer highlight applied recently can be easily removed by gun oil. Lacquer marks applied long time ago dried up completely, if gun oil cannot loose it, AceTone definitely can loose it. Then, brushing with an soft toothbrush gently while the area is "wet". If not completely off, applying AceTone again. But don't let AceTone spill on wood, it will damage the varnish. Better remove the wood from the gun first. On metal finish, it's safe.

The lacquer highlight does make the gun look 1%-2% newer, probably due to it creates a high contrast.

I have had good luck with lacquer thinner and a toothbrush. Just another possible.

nail polish remover

Susan,
Good suggestion. I have used nail polish remover for paint and other coatings and it works well. The main ingrediant in nail polish remover is acetone to which some oils have been added to keep from drying out the skin around the nail. (I swiped the wife's nail polish remover one time when I ran out of acetone :))

yes, and you could try the "softer" version: non -acetone, that is used for artificial nails. Still removes paint/ polish, but less harsh. Both have residue that needs to be removed after use.

I use acetone, toothpicks and Q-tips. Dip one end of the Q-tip in acetone, and wet the highlighted areas. Add some more acetone, rub it around and wick up the dissolved paint with the dry end of the Q-tip. Use a toothpick for the stubborn places, rinse and repeat as necessary. Works on just about any type of highlight, such as wax crayon, Lacquer-stik, enamel etc.