White-out?

Tsuki · 08-19-2003, 01:12 PM

This may be a rookie question, but I was wondering what others use to white-in the markings on their pistols. I've known some to use "White-Out" or similar office products, while I notice Mr. Shattuck sells lacquer sticks (?!).
Any suggestions or recommendations?

Edward Tinker · 08-19-2003, 01:15 PM

The lacquer sticks is what many people use, but if you do a search on this forum for whiting in, and other search words, you'll find that some use chalk (a bit abrasive some say), white out, messy, lacquer sticks from brownells, and many other things.

Ed

John Sabato · 08-19-2003, 01:27 PM

If you can find white grease pencils in a stationary store like Staples... they will work too... and much cheaper.

Herb · 08-19-2003, 02:13 PM

I personally prefer the gold filling, I think it adds a touch of class. Nearly all stationary stores have them although there are several makers, three good ones are made by Pilot,Pen-Touch, and Sanford. They are like a very fine tip felt marker, or like a ball point pen depending upon the maker. Some remove with lighter fluid or solvent others you will have to use solvent or something like laquer thinner to get it off. Be sure to degrease the numbers and letters first.

Tsuki · 08-19-2003, 05:48 PM

Thanks guys. I think I'll poke around the stationary store a bit and see what I come up with. Cheers!

08-19-2003, 01:12 PM	#1
Tsuki New User Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	White-out? This may be a rookie question, but I was wondering what others use to white-in the markings on their pistols. I've known some to use "White-Out" or similar office products, while I notice Mr. Shattuck sells lacquer sticks (?!). Any suggestions or recommendations?

08-19-2003, 01:15 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,915 Thanks: 1,989 Thanked 4,506 Times in 2,080 Posts	The lacquer sticks is what many people use, but if you do a search on this forum for whiting in, and other search words, you'll find that some use chalk (a bit abrasive some say), white out, messy, lacquer sticks from brownells, and many other things. Ed __________________ 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

08-19-2003, 01:27 PM	#3
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,150 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	If you can find white grease pencils in a stationary store like Staples... they will work too... and much cheaper. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

08-19-2003, 02:13 PM	#4
Herb User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Utah, in the land of the Sleeping Rainbow Posts: 1,457 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I personally prefer the gold filling, I think it adds a touch of class. Nearly all stationary stores have them although there are several makers, three good ones are made by Pilot,Pen-Touch, and Sanford. They are like a very fine tip felt marker, or like a ball point pen depending upon the maker. Some remove with lighter fluid or solvent others you will have to use solvent or something like laquer thinner to get it off. Be sure to degrease the numbers and letters first. __________________ Utah, where gun control means a steady trigger pull

08-19-2003, 05:48 PM	#5
Tsuki New User Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks guys. I think I'll poke around the stationary store a bit and see what I come up with. Cheers!