Removing white high-lite?

NoncomRetired · 09-10-2013, 09:19 PM

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

Edward Tinker · 09-10-2013, 09:25 PM

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.

NoncomRetired · 09-10-2013, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Edward Tinker

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.

lugerholsterrepair · 09-10-2013, 09:51 PM

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.

NoncomRetired · 09-10-2013, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by lugerholsterrepair

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......................

Sergio Natali · 09-11-2013, 05:36 AM

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

alvin · 09-11-2013, 07:08 AM

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.

rhuff · 09-12-2013, 04:49 PM

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

susan · 10-14-2013, 12:33 AM

nail polish remover

Ron Wood · 10-14-2013, 01:23 AM

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

)

susan · 10-14-2013, 01:45 AM

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.

Olle · 10-14-2013, 08:44 AM

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.

09-10-2013, 09:19 PM	#1
NoncomRetired Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 719 Thanks: 144 Thanked 306 Times in 146 Posts	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

09-10-2013, 09:25 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,960 Thanks: 2,062 Thanked 4,591 Times in 2,114 Posts	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. __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

09-10-2013, 09:51 PM	#4
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,775 Thanks: 4,995 Thanked 3,132 Times in 1,439 Posts	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. __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

09-11-2013, 05:36 AM	#6
Sergio Natali User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Somewhere in Northern Italy Posts: 2,646 Thanks: 1,087 Thanked 1,783 Times in 1,007 Posts	Once I used Ballistol and an old toothbrush, with some patience it worked __________________ "Originality can't be restored and should be at the top of any collector's priority list.

10-14-2013, 01:23 AM	#10
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,035 Thanks: 1,106 Thanked 5,240 Times in 1,719 Posts	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 ) __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

09-11-2013, 07:08 AM	#7
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	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.

09-12-2013, 04:49 PM	#8
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,305 Thanks: 2,735 Thanked 991 Times in 727 Posts	I have had good luck with lacquer thinner and a toothbrush. Just another possible.

10-14-2013, 12:33 AM	#9
susan User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 45 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	nail polish remover

10-14-2013, 01:45 AM	#11
susan User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 45 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	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.

10-14-2013, 08:44 AM	#12
Olle User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,149 Thanks: 159 Thanked 663 Times in 318 Posts	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.