WHITE SCOPE MARKINGS

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joeb33050 posted this 01 February 2015

The parallax marks on my 30X Lyman STS have no white left, and I can't hold the scope far enough away to see the marks.I need to paint the engraved marks with white paint. I've got a jar of acrylic white and a brush. Paint and wipe off? Looking for a hint or two, this is m y first try.Thanks

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joeb33050 posted this 01 February 2015

Got it, thanks to all. Now to see if I can pour that stuff out of a boot.

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TRKakaCatWhisperer posted this 02 February 2015

You might want to try a lacquer stick.  http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/general-gunsmith-tools/engraving-tools-supplies/inlay-color-fill-sticks/lacquer-stik-reg--prod7778.aspx>http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/general-gunsmith-tools/engraving-tools-supplies/inlay-color-fill-sticks/lacquer-stik-reg--prod7778.aspx    

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Bud Hyett posted this 02 February 2015

I've used lacquer sticks before and they work well. The use requires a very clean surface, usually prepared with a non-residue aerosol like electronic contact cleaner, or plain soapy water with plenty of hot-water rinse. They will usually darken to an ivory shade after a few years.  

Farm boy from Illinois, living in the magical Pacific Northwest

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