white lettering?

Pumaonly · 05-14-2010, 09:29 PM

what do you guys use to enhance the lettering and proof marks on your lugers?
Something I have wondered about.

suum cuique · 05-14-2010, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pumaonly

what do you guys use to enhance the lettering and proof marks on your lugers?
Something I have wondered about.

It's chalk/crayon. It is just for highlighting the markings and numbers to make them better visible on photos. It is not permanent. Only the lettering "GESICHERT" near the safety is white on some models. When I was new to Lugers I had exactly the same question.

DavidJayUden · 05-14-2010, 10:04 PM

The one I have is called a Lacquer Stick or something close. I've been told that they are available from Brownells, although that is not where I got mine about a century ago...
dju

Edward Tinker · 05-14-2010, 10:07 PM

yes, laquer sticks last for years, I bought 2 or 3 of them at one time; essentially to save on shipping.

chalk is slightly abrasive, so I don't use it.

Ed

NOTE: searches of certain words can help find some interesting facts, plus see the FAQ

Pumaonly · 05-14-2010, 11:17 PM

Highly specialized compound wipes on to bring out stamped or engraved impressions on ALL smooth surfaces. Ideal for guns, parts, accessories. Semi-solid in stick form when used, but soon hardens and becomes permanent.

from Brownell's

wlyon · 05-15-2010, 01:24 AM

Yes, laquer sticks from Brownells is commonly used to highlight numbers, proofs, dates etc. However it is not permanent. It is very easy to remove with Hoppes and a toothbrush. It does not affect the bluing. Bill

alvin · 05-15-2010, 06:31 AM

And, applying white laquer on markings not only makes reading easier, it does make the gun look at least 1% fresher or newer. At least that's my feeling.

coto129 · 05-15-2010, 06:39 AM

hope that the link serves him.
http://www.memorableplaces.com/m1gar...ettering1.html

sheepherder · 05-15-2010, 06:44 AM

I used a white grease crayon from Wal-Mart, used to repair/highlight the lettering on whitewall tires..."Slime Tire Marker"...

Mauser720 · 05-15-2010, 09:35 AM

Here's info about the Brownell's Lacquer-Stik from their web site:

LACQUER-STIK®
Mfr:n/a
Price:$4.99
Hi-Lights Engraving, Stamped #'s And Names
Highly specialized compound wipes on to bring out stamped or engraved impressions on ALL smooth surfaces. Ideal for guns, parts, accessories. Semi-solid in stick form when used, but soon hardens and becomes permanent.

SPECS: 4-5/8" (11.7cm) long. Red, White, Gold, or Black.

Porta · 05-15-2010, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mauser720

Here's info about the Brownell's Lacquer-Stik from their web site:

LACQUER-STIK®
Mfr:n/a
Price:$4.99
Hi-Lights Engraving, Stamped #'s And Names
Highly specialized compound wipes on to bring out stamped or engraved impressions on ALL smooth surfaces. Ideal for guns, parts, accessories. Semi-solid in stick form when used, but soon hardens and becomes permanent.

SPECS: 4-5/8" (11.7cm) long. Red, White, Gold, or Black.

Thanks for this info, I just ordered some and will be "dressing up" the lettering when it arrives.

Yellow crayon on the "Gesichert" lettering, right?

Cheers.

jussi16 · 05-15-2010, 05:56 PM

Hello Porta!
I was wondering about your name. Have you been reading the books..?
Interesting, but if truth? I`m a fan anyway.

jussi

Pumaonly · 05-15-2010, 06:09 PM

From Brownell's
"Hi-Lights Engraving, Stamped #'s And Names
Highly specialized compound wipes on to bring out stamped or engraved impressions on ALL smooth surfaces. Ideal for guns, parts, accessories. Semi-solid in stick form when used, but soon hardens and becomes permanent"

Just how permanent is it?

Mauser720 · 05-15-2010, 07:03 PM

Pumaonly -

The Brownell's Lacquer-Stik is not "permanent" in spite of their claim - please see Bill Lyon's post above.

alvin · 05-15-2010, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Porta

Thanks for this info, I just ordered some and will be "dressing up" the lettering when it arrives.

Yellow crayon on the "Gesichert" lettering, right?

Cheers.

I would think "Gesichert" was originally in white. But it does show some amber color tone on guns. Actually, if it's too bright white, I would think it's not original (similarly, if "9" on grip is too fresh vivid red, it's most likely recently re-painted).

But I still believe it was white initially, and gradually turned to amber color over years.

Experts please correct me if I am wrong on this.

Edward Tinker · 05-15-2010, 09:50 PM

yes, you can get a yellowish aged white that makes it look old.

white looks a bit odd... but was original

Porta · 05-17-2010, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jussi16

Hello Porta!
I was wondering about your name. Have you been reading the books..?
Interesting, but if truth? I`m a fan anyway.

jussi

Hello Jussi,

Not to go off-topic, but yes Porta is a reference to "Sven Hassel" books.
Probably the grim start of my own decline into owning one of these unique and elegant pistols; I have the whole set in lurid-corgi covers (somewhere).

So perhaps not so "off-topic" then .....

Cheers,
Matt

05-14-2010, 09:29 PM	#1
Pumaonly User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 23 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	white lettering? what do you guys use to enhance the lettering and proof marks on your lugers? Something I have wondered about.

05-14-2010, 10:07 PM	#4
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,966 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,595 Times in 2,116 Posts	yes, laquer sticks last for years, I bought 2 or 3 of them at one time; essentially to save on shipping. chalk is slightly abrasive, so I don't use it. Ed NOTE: searches of certain words can help find some interesting facts, plus see the FAQ __________________ 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

05-14-2010, 11:17 PM	#5
Pumaonly User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 23 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Is this the stuff? Highly specialized compound wipes on to bring out stamped or engraved impressions on ALL smooth surfaces. Ideal for guns, parts, accessories. Semi-solid in stick form when used, but soon hardens and becomes permanent. from Brownell's

05-15-2010, 01:24 AM	#6
wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,655 Thanks: 3,212 Thanked 2,619 Times in 971 Posts	Yes, laquer sticks from Brownells is commonly used to highlight numbers, proofs, dates etc. However it is not permanent. It is very easy to remove with Hoppes and a toothbrush. It does not affect the bluing. Bill __________________ Bill Lyon

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coto129 User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Sevilla (ESPAÑA) Posts: 82 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	hope that the link serves him. http://www.memorableplaces.com/m1gar...ettering1.html __________________ THERE IS NO IN THE WORLD LAND, WHICH DOES NOT HAVE SPANISH TOMB

05-14-2010, 10:04 PM	#3
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	The one I have is called a Lacquer Stick or something close. I've been told that they are available from Brownells, although that is not where I got mine about a century ago... dju

05-15-2010, 06:31 AM	#7
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	And, applying white laquer on markings not only makes reading easier, it does make the gun look at least 1% fresher or newer. At least that's my feeling.

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sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,197 Thanks: 1,416 Thanked 4,462 Times in 2,336 Posts	I used a white grease crayon from Wal-Mart, used to repair/highlight the lettering on whitewall tires..."Slime Tire Marker"...

05-15-2010, 09:35 AM	#10
Mauser720 User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 535 Thanks: 18 Thanked 49 Times in 33 Posts	Here's info about the Brownell's Lacquer-Stik from their web site: LACQUER-STIK® Mfr:n/a Price:$4.99 Hi-Lights Engraving, Stamped #'s And Names Highly specialized compound wipes on to bring out stamped or engraved impressions on ALL smooth surfaces. Ideal for guns, parts, accessories. Semi-solid in stick form when used, but soon hardens and becomes permanent. SPECS: 4-5/8" (11.7cm) long. Red, White, Gold, or Black. __________________ Mauser720 - Ron "Those who do not know history are doomed to repeat it."

05-15-2010, 05:56 PM	#12
jussi16 User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Finland Posts: 250 Thanks: 77 Thanked 52 Times in 31 Posts	Hello Porta! I was wondering about your name. Have you been reading the books..? Interesting, but if truth? I`m a fan anyway. jussi

05-15-2010, 06:09 PM	#13
Pumaonly User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 23 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	White lettering permanent? From Brownell's "Hi-Lights Engraving, Stamped #'s And Names Highly specialized compound wipes on to bring out stamped or engraved impressions on ALL smooth surfaces. Ideal for guns, parts, accessories. Semi-solid in stick form when used, but soon hardens and becomes permanent" Just how permanent is it?

05-15-2010, 07:03 PM	#14
Mauser720 User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 535 Thanks: 18 Thanked 49 Times in 33 Posts	Pumaonly - The Brownell's Lacquer-Stik is not "permanent" in spite of their claim - please see Bill Lyon's post above. __________________ Mauser720 - Ron "Those who do not know history are doomed to repeat it."

05-15-2010, 09:50 PM	#16
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,966 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,595 Times in 2,116 Posts	yes, you can get a yellowish aged white that makes it look old. white looks a bit odd... but was original