How is the paint applied to the emblem and serial numbers?

DaveinTN · 11-26-2006, 01:21 AM

As a new member to the forum, I canÃ¢??t believe how much IÃ¢??ve learned in the past few weeks reading the various entries. I especially like it when two or more members offer different perspectives on how to solve a problem. It provides an insight not usually found in Ã¢??LugerÃ¢?Â literature.

This past weekend I attended a military memorabilia show and actually had a semi-intelligent conversation with two vendors who had Lugers for sale. For a novice like myself, it was very nice to watch one of the sellers field strip a weapon in a matter of seconds when I asked to see the condition of the bore. To see a video is one thing, but to see it done in person is a treat.

As IÃ¢??ve stated before, IÃ¢??m in the process of looking for a Luger which I can Ã¢??dress upÃ¢?Â and use as an occasional shooter. In many of the guns IÃ¢??ve seen, the stamped numbers and the emblem in the center toggle link are Ã¢??filledÃ¢?Â with white paint. Is there any special technique for applying this paint or is it just Ã¢??squeegeedÃ¢?Â on?

Many thanks,

Dave in TN.

Edward Tinker · 11-26-2006, 01:24 AM

yes and no. depends on what you use, I actually like the off white that yu can get from Brownells, you rub it on and then carefully rub off the remaining. It works about half the time for me.

Another friend uses a small paint brush and paints the paint on.

In reality, only the saftey (Geischert) was filled in.

ed

DaveinTN · 11-26-2006, 10:47 AM

Thanks Ed,

Would the paint you use for the lettering, etc. be found under "non-aerosol" paints on the Brownells site?

Dave in TN.

Edward Tinker · 11-26-2006, 11:37 AM

Dave, I simply couldn't remember last night, they are called "Lacquer Stik" they come in white, gold, silver, etc. I bought one of each, white is normal, I use gold for these conservative types that think I'm a happy whale, just to be different

They are an actual "stick", you apply, then slightly wipe off.

Ed

DaveinTN · 11-26-2006, 12:59 PM

Ed,

I know exactly what you're describing! Great idea!

Many thanks,

Dave in TN.

Pete Ebbink · 11-26-2006, 01:13 PM

http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/sto...ACQUER-STIK%7e

11-27-2006, 10:23 AM

Hey guys, you are making this too complicated, I use Testors flat white paint and a small brusk, wipe off any excess with a cloth dipped in thinner. This works for me and cost is about a buck. If you want to remove the paint, just use thinner and a soft tooth brush. Only the word Geischert was in the white, anything else that you see in white is done purely by collectors to show off the stamps and numbers better on camera.
Hope this helps...Bob

sambuscemi · 12-02-2006, 06:58 PM

A white china marker works great. It allows you to apply pressure while applying the marker to the proof marks and allows easy removal with your finger of the excess without removing what was placed into the proof marks because the white marker application was done under pressure. The excess simply wipes away. White China markers - sold at any Office supply store relatively inexpensive.

11-26-2006, 01:21 AM	#1
DaveinTN User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 186 Thanks: 3 Thanked 15 Times in 11 Posts	How is the paint applied to the emblem and serial numbers? As a new member to the forum, I canÃ¢??t believe how much IÃ¢??ve learned in the past few weeks reading the various entries. I especially like it when two or more members offer different perspectives on how to solve a problem. It provides an insight not usually found in Ã¢??LugerÃ¢?Â literature. This past weekend I attended a military memorabilia show and actually had a semi-intelligent conversation with two vendors who had Lugers for sale. For a novice like myself, it was very nice to watch one of the sellers field strip a weapon in a matter of seconds when I asked to see the condition of the bore. To see a video is one thing, but to see it done in person is a treat. As IÃ¢??ve stated before, IÃ¢??m in the process of looking for a Luger which I can Ã¢??dress upÃ¢?Â and use as an occasional shooter. In many of the guns IÃ¢??ve seen, the stamped numbers and the emblem in the center toggle link are Ã¢??filledÃ¢?Â with white paint. Is there any special technique for applying this paint or is it just Ã¢??squeegeedÃ¢?Â on? Many thanks, Dave in TN.

11-26-2006, 01:24 AM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,912 Thanks: 1,989 Thanked 4,502 Times in 2,077 Posts	yes and no. depends on what you use, I actually like the off white that yu can get from Brownells, you rub it on and then carefully rub off the remaining. It works about half the time for me. Another friend uses a small paint brush and paints the paint on. In reality, only the saftey (Geischert) was filled in. 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

11-26-2006, 11:37 AM	#4
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,912 Thanks: 1,989 Thanked 4,502 Times in 2,077 Posts	Dave, I simply couldn't remember last night, they are called "Lacquer Stik" they come in white, gold, silver, etc. I bought one of each, white is normal, I use gold for these conservative types that think I'm a happy whale, just to be different They are an actual "stick", you apply, then slightly wipe off. 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

11-26-2006, 10:47 AM	#3
DaveinTN User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 186 Thanks: 3 Thanked 15 Times in 11 Posts	Thanks Ed, Would the paint you use for the lettering, etc. be found under "non-aerosol" paints on the Brownells site? Dave in TN.

11-26-2006, 12:59 PM	#5
DaveinTN User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 186 Thanks: 3 Thanked 15 Times in 11 Posts	Ed, I know exactly what you're describing! Great idea! Many thanks, Dave in TN.

11-26-2006, 01:13 PM	#6
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/sto...ACQUER-STIK%7e

11-27-2006, 10:23 AM	#7
ironcross4148 Guest Posts: n/a	Hey guys, you are making this too complicated, I use Testors flat white paint and a small brusk, wipe off any excess with a cloth dipped in thinner. This works for me and cost is about a buck. If you want to remove the paint, just use thinner and a soft tooth brush. Only the word Geischert was in the white, anything else that you see in white is done purely by collectors to show off the stamps and numbers better on camera. Hope this helps...Bob

12-02-2006, 06:58 PM	#8
sambuscemi User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 192 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 4 Posts	A white china marker works great. It allows you to apply pressure while applying the marker to the proof marks and allows easy removal with your finger of the excess without removing what was placed into the proof marks because the white marker application was done under pressure. The excess simply wipes away. White China markers - sold at any Office supply store relatively inexpensive.