white serial nos. and filler?

54rndball · 12-27-2017, 01:22 PM

It seems that often dealers, esp. online, use some kind of white filler to make serial numbers and proof marks more visible. Is this chalk or white out? Please excuse if this has already been covered.

DonVoigt · 12-27-2017, 01:31 PM

It has been discussed, you might find it by searching, but nearly everything "white" has or could be used.

Paint, grease pencil, talc, chalk, you name it.

DavidJayUden · 12-27-2017, 01:40 PM

Commonly referred to as a Lacqr-Stik, it is used to highlight numbers and markings. Easy on, easy off. The off-white in the safety (Gieshert) is actually a paint from the factory.
dju

Edward Tinker · 12-27-2017, 01:45 PM

Check the FAQ (frequently asked questions) - it delves int detail on this question and many more..

54rndball · 12-27-2017, 07:15 PM

Thanks for the information.

Major Tom · 12-28-2017, 09:41 AM

I use the Lacquer-Stiks from Brownells. Goes on easy and doesn't smear. They come in other colors too.

Zorba · 12-28-2017, 05:43 PM

I just use a white paint pen. Works well.

milesc2 · 01-04-2018, 02:30 AM

I have found that silver sharpie works well for me.

I like it because it’s very easy to apply and seems to stay put pretty well but can still be removed by any mild solvent.

Eugen · 01-04-2018, 02:49 AM

There are a variety of white (and other colors) paint pens at Hobby Lobby. Take your pick and highlight those hard to see stamps and letters.

RON-10 · 01-05-2018, 10:59 AM

you can also use fingernail polish.

del-boca-vista · 01-06-2018, 08:15 PM

I've used white crayon, goes on easy and comes off just easy.

12-27-2017, 01:22 PM	#1
54rndball User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Maryland Posts: 6 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	white serial nos. and filler? It seems that often dealers, esp. online, use some kind of white filler to make serial numbers and proof marks more visible. Is this chalk or white out? Please excuse if this has already been covered.

12-27-2017, 01:31 PM	#2
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,681 Thanks: 1,441 Thanked 4,350 Times in 2,040 Posts	It has been discussed, you might find it by searching, but nearly everything "white" has or could be used. Paint, grease pencil, talc, chalk, you name it. __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

12-28-2017, 09:41 AM	#6
Major Tom User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: S.E. Iowa Posts: 484 Thanks: 533 Thanked 227 Times in 124 Posts	I use the Lacquer-Stiks from Brownells. Goes on easy and doesn't smear. They come in other colors too. __________________ I Build Custom Pistol Boxes

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milesc2 User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Kansas City Posts: 214 Thanks: 324 Thanked 249 Times in 66 Posts	I have found that silver sharpie works well for me. I like it because it’s very easy to apply and seems to stay put pretty well but can still be removed by any mild solvent. Attached Thumbnails

01-04-2018, 02:49 AM	#9
Eugen User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Newburgh,IN Posts: 790 Thanks: 394 Thanked 631 Times in 334 Posts	There are a variety of white (and other colors) paint pens at Hobby Lobby. Take your pick and highlight those hard to see stamps and letters. __________________ “God created war so that Americans would learn geography.” ― Mark Twain

12-27-2017, 01:40 PM	#3
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Commonly referred to as a Lacqr-Stik, it is used to highlight numbers and markings. Easy on, easy off. The off-white in the safety (Gieshert) is actually a paint from the factory. dju

12-27-2017, 01:45 PM	#4
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,933 Thanks: 2,032 Thanked 4,530 Times in 2,092 Posts	Check the FAQ (frequently asked questions) - it delves int detail on this question and many more..

12-27-2017, 07:15 PM	#5
54rndball User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Maryland Posts: 6 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thanks for the information.

12-28-2017, 05:43 PM	#7
Zorba User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Merritt Island, Fl Posts: 952 Thanks: 777 Thanked 527 Times in 290 Posts	I just use a white paint pen. Works well.

01-05-2018, 10:59 AM	#10
RON-10 New User Join Date: Dec 2017 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	you can also use fingernail polish.

01-06-2018, 08:15 PM	#11
del-boca-vista User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: North Caorlina Posts: 24 Thanks: 0 Thanked 22 Times in 4 Posts	I've used white crayon, goes on easy and comes off just easy.