DIY: Color fill the engravings on your firearm

Using nail polish to fill in the engraving on your firearm.
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Links to products used in this video:
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[@champtorres3281]

Genius move using the white as a base coat to bring out the color. I would try a layer of triple thick clear coat spray over the whole engraved area, let dry for a couple days and that bad boy will look brand new!

[@jesterpoker]

I always go with a deep red or burgundy. looks super clean especially with red accessories like fiber optics or lasers.

[@jerseydevil1]

Great method I do the same but I use a squeegee of sorts usually a playing card or a piece of silicone and wipe the excess while it’s wet and use the acetone to just touch up the area after it dries, that way clear coat isnt really needed and the paint sits flush in the engraving

[@CDCLLC]

Great tip!

[@jerseydevil1]

@@CDCLLC thanks brotha 👍🏽 next time you do this try it out and let me know how you like it ! I tried your method and it’s pretty much the same amount of time invested lol great video bud 👍🏽

[@rebekahcolson351]

If you look up nail stamping this is that exact method they use to get rid of the excess polish. I was watching and thinking the exact same thing.

[@MrLj29128]

I love the white also!!

[@StellaMarisBeautyMUA]

You could use matte clear topcoat instead of the glossy topcoat.

[@dalepittman5254]

If you want to change the color of your firearm, Cerakote it. For small areas, as in this video, I like your method. I also liked the video when you stated not to use Acetone. I'm a coatings engineer by trade and some people swear Acetone will leave a 'film' on the surface which leads to coating failure. So, I use Methyl-ethyl-ketone (MEK) or Toluene and remove contaminants from the surface. You can go to any hardware store or hobby store and pick up some. CAUTION: Use in a very well ventilated area. MEK has a smell that you will never forget.

[@CDCLLC]

Rock on. I've had a few Glocks Cerakoted and it's great stuff. Thank you for the suggestion on MEK. Your expertise is appreciated!

[@jerrybrown66]

Dale, how critical is it to not use pure acetone to remove the excess paint? I always thought of acetone as safe externally because it was the standard way to clean beakers in chemistry lab in school, plus it was used forever to clean fingernails. Thanks.

[@StephenBrewer89]

MEK is the Sh!T !!

[@realmajorx3698]

@@jerrybrown66 He said it will leave s film which will lead to coating failure so you technically could use it, you just were made aware of the potential consequences

[@jojoupton]

Look at the back of his mags. Super hazy. This is stupid. Lacquer sticks are made for color filling engravings.

[@jeremeymiller3406]

It’s surprising how Much some accented logos and markings can make a slide pop if your not comfortable doing this or if you don’t want anything super permanent I’ve found crayons work incredibly well as well you can even put a matte sealer on it but I’ve done both for a good while and the crayon still looks just as good it also gives you a super quick way to experiment with different colors just a thought

[@benw7549]

Hahahahahahaha crayons? One day you’ll grow up kid 😂

[@ViisualsHD]

@@benw7549 you say that on a video of a guy using finger nail paint on his bb gun lol. you tried though

[@BAGGStheAugmented]

Crayons will melt if the gun gets too warm. Especially after shooting a couple boxes of ammo, that gun will be hot and that crayon will melt like wax

[@jeremeymiller3406]

@@BAGGStheAugmented easy fix 🤣

[@BK-hl2lh]

@@ViisualsHD 😆

[@kuzadupa185]

I got my niece a neon glow in dark nail polish set just to use with my collection

[@Yahweh-Chase-Bella]

Pretty interesting idea. I wish they wouldn't put so many warning engravings on many guns, it's quite ridiculous but you could do some cool stuff with this

[@central8448]

Great tutorial and the details look great.

[@CDCLLC]

Thanks so much!

[@juangaytan8467]

Green look nice on black, did white on my polished shield 9mm slide

[@CDCLLC]

Thanks. How did the white show up on the polished slide. I had a polished slide 23 years ago and I ended up doing black to be able to see it.

[@TW-hb2cr]

Yep, did mine in gold a long time ago with a slightly different method. Overall, you won't regret it!

[@monsta2311]

I'm doing that right now to my g17

[@labrandons]

Handy tip if you all have fancy DIY girls(boys) in your household. UV Curing may be stronger for sealer, but wipe off excess first!

[@theleathal3191]

i have the exact bb gun i took the slide off and painted it matt and glossy black also i made the sites whiter with white paint pen

[@americancapitalist9094]

I’ve always used crayon, but it wears out of it eventually and looks tacky. Definitely considering this route if I can get it clean enough.

[@jimhagan697]

Very helpful thanks for your knowledge. Jim makes it easy too identify each ...

[@CDCLLC]

Jim Hagan thank you and yes. I’m going to do a video on it but one the original reason why I started doing this years ago was for identification. Also, works great for magazine. I have another video for magazines.

[@shadowkon315]

Pretty cool idea

[@CDCLLC]

Thanks!

[@afistfulofkrilpgaming6075]

Thanks for the video. My S&W looks amazing now

[@jasonlee9289]

looks great!!

[@CDCLLC]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@joecachia2]

For airsoft , which never get hot. a wax crayon does the same thing .I just heat it up a bit with a lighter and press in the markings, Remove the excess with nails and some tissue with wd-40. 1 minute tops.

[@CDCLLC]

Great tip! Way back in the day, when I first did this, I tried the crayon method. I learned the hard way that crayon melts and can run on surfaces that get hot.

[@joecachia2]

@@CDCLLC yes agreed , thats why I said its ok for airsoft.

[@xidropkillzx3246]

I’ll bookmark this one lol

[@justinmaxwell4925]

I've done the crayon method on my real firearms for years and haven't had any issues with melting or heating up. I'm definitely going to switch to this method though since the wax wears out so quickly while carrying and cleaning.

[@nopro5433]

Nice Work I usually use an old credit type card cut 1” strip and pull the fabric tight to remove excess paint and wipe over it then Roll material slightly after each pass works great kind of like reverse silk screening.

[@CDCLLC]

I'm going to have to try that eventually.

[@jaisentorres7607]

great video thanks for sharing

[@kermann-bv8um]

I think I think is pretty easy to do have a glock 17 and 41 might give it a shot have to look a couple more times

[@dead3043]

Girls: omg I love nail polish for my outfits !!! Guys:

[@CDCLLC]

DeAd 😂😂😂😂

[@Sig721Tau]

@@CDCLLC Nail polish? Why not use real paint that's made for plastics?

[@slickstretch6391]

@@Sig721Tau Nail polish is pretty easy to remove with polish remover, it's cheap, available in more stores, and if there's a woman in the house you likely already have some around.

[@ajbrown2313]

@@slickstretch6391 yup im gonna use my sisters lol

[@bossdogg710g]

Cool I’m gunna have to do a mag or 2 with the green sure not gunna put that nail polish on my glock 19 but it does look good

[@CDCLLC]

Thanks. Don't have to use nail polish. Model pain is the same thing, just different bottle. ;) Mag Coloring video is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3y9XoVsoMafl5o

[@mrsmel269]

great video!!!! i got to re try it i messed up when i tried.

[@CDCLLC]

mrsmel269 thank you for the compliment!

[@lynnsimpson8770]

I like the clear coat idea. Thank you.

[@nealmyers2735]

Walmart has some glo in the dark paint as well. This is a temporary thing till you can afford some Trijicon nite sites as it is not nearly as good but they have orange and green.

[@CDCLLC]

I've done the color fill with glow in the dark paint too. It's pretty cool after you hit it with a blacklight.

[@triumphovertragedy7860]

just got a lc9s and this is BAD ASS. JS

[@zaccpnw3329]

Had me fooled on the BB gun with those mags lol

[@CDCLLC]

Zacc PNW Ha. Sorry. The mags were there as I filmed a video tutorial on doing mags right after this one.

[@leqnie1435]

Same lol

[@Dajokerboy101]

His first sentence he said it was a glock 19x bb gun

[@Droopydrako]

19 is double stack those single stack

[@MinecraftGuy237]

@@Droopydrako Those mags are double-stacked. He just lives in a state where he's restricted to 10 rounds only.

[@angelicsoulz]

I painted my white 3 dot sights on my XD9 green a few years ago. Definitely looks better.

[@robertstotesbury8005]

While people laugh behind your back.

[@seemose]

No you didnt

[@Sig721Tau]

Duncan P Don't you mean "..my 3 white dots.."?

[@robertstotesbury8005]

Bet it shoots a heck of a lot better too!

[@CDCLLC]

Awesome. It woudl be a good idea to do Green up front, and a contrasting color, like orange, on the two in the rear. The contrasting colors allow your eye to focus on the front sight, which is key to accurate shooting. Remember, green is in the center of the visual light spectrum (think ROYGBIV) and is the color the human eye sees the best. So green up front is ideal. If you have all 3 the same color, it creates "visual confusion" and requires a little bit of processing before you eye gets focused on the front sight.

[@bmanscire]

This is good brotha

[@juicearth999]

I love this

[@oscarito_lifts]

Thanks man!

[@CDCLLC]

No problem!

[@JayLewTheTruth]

I did mine (Blue) without the base coat, it’s dark and u can only see it when u look close. I’m gonna redo it with a base layer and clear coat

[@CDCLLC]

yeah.. the base coat really helps with the color showing.

[@denisedewoody2983]

So cool!

[@CDCLLC]

You can use nail polish or modeler's paint. Nail polish is cheaper. There's some good suggestions in the comments below as to what brand.

[@Davidblaine18]

Civilian Defense Concepts, LLC awesome

[@crazycook12]

If it gets wet, will the nail polish come off here?!

[@crazycook12]

Will this method can be used on 316 or just stainless steel in general?

[@dalepittman5254]

@@crazycook12 Nope. The clear coat seals the color to the slide.

[@CDCLLC]

No. Nail polish is about the same composition as paint. It will not come off with water.

[@kplockedloaded6335]

🔥🔥🔥Great video

[@CDCLLC]

Thanks 💯

[@_kaaaden]

red would look so nice

[@CDCLLC]

It does. Just make sure you lay a bit of white down first or the red will turn out more "maroon" and be quite dark.

[@antisocialriley2029]

What glow in the dark sight polish did you use that you are talking about? I have a G19x Gen 5 NS so I already have factory night sights, I’m looking for a green glow in the dark that matches the one in this video

[@CDCLLC]

try this: www.duracoatfirearmfinishes.com/duraglo-night-sight-paint-p/duraglo.htm?gclid=CjwKCAjwlJimBhAsEiwA1hrp5tYbzsQ8w5WZKRK3RcRQ0QKwRp6EMIHiPzikKr-JSFLJgd8VoIPW5BoCAl8QAvD_BwE

[@richardmendoza738]

Wow, nice!

[@CDCLLC]

Thanks!

[@alexludavertigo6926]

Great idea

[@CDCLLC]

Thank you! 😊

[@TannerisSmol97]

Actually thank you sir many a ideas now

[@CDCLLC]

My pleasure.

[@nopro5433]

I did mine black can hardly see it but looks cool.

[@CDCLLC]

No Pro nice. “Murdered out”, black on black

[@MrHobj34]

Thats cause youre gaiii

[@ajtactical8323]

I used a crayon 🖍. Worked just as good. Thinking about doing that

[@CDCLLC]

@@UserAccountID Yep. I've been able to melt crayon on a slide from shooting.

[@dolo_Jai5]

Nice BB gun

[@CDCLLC]

TTV_ Jaishon for the price, it’s a good deal. It still works well. It’s been dropped a ton

[@NBWDOUGHBOY]

I want to do a Purple & Gold version of this. For Kobe Bryant. RIP... Let's say I leave it on 3 months and them want to change it. Can I remove the color later or is it permanent?

[@CDCLLC]

Yes you can. Soak the area with the Non-Acetone remover and use a toothpick, sewing needle, thumbtack, etc. to push out the color that's in the engraving.

[@40caljay77]

Perfect

[@michealthomas5057]

Omg its 40 cal Jay 😲

[@R2L_Kash]

5:11 I’m not ashamed to say I flinched and ducked 😭😭😭

[@CDCLLC]

Hahah. My apologies. Poor muzzle discipline on my part.

[@needlamp2147]

You should be. Its a video.

[@VOGTLANDOUTDOORS]

GREAT VIDEO - very useful, and to the point ! NICELY DONE ! -Mark in North Aurora IL (VOGTLAND OUTDOORS)

[@CDCLLC]

Thank so much for the compliment! Ironically, out of all the videos i've done, including instructional videos, this is THE most watched video.

[@legalpraise1622]

Where did you get the paint

[@jesusmelgoza5988]

That’s a BB gun ? Wow it looks like the real deal , where can I get a BB gun like that one?.

[@CDCLLC]

LInk in the description but here it is: Umarex Glock 19 BB gun: amzn.to/31DgjYr

[@jesusmelgoza5988]

Civilian Defense Concepts, LLC thanks man I just ordered one and I’m so excited.

[@mattt9634]

Simple and cool af

[@CDCLLC]

Thank you!

[@eternalresolute8960]

Have you considered using a card to take off the excess paint?

[@CDCLLC]

Eternal Resolute I’ve tried it both semi wet and dry. Dry, it randomly pulls the color out of the letters with the excess. Semi wet, it leaves streaks that still have to be cleaned up with the paper towel method.

[@xOMastaPOx]

I was just thinking something similar, wrapping something like a card in the towel to keep it flat. Love the idea tho 👍🏽

[@Trentmatthews]

What did you use as your “basecoat”?

[@CDCLLC]

White nail polish. I believe it states that as part of the process in the video.

[@antisocialriley2029]

Can I use latex paint or acrylic paint on nPVD slide coating and still get it off with non-acetone nail polish?

[@CDCLLC]

Sorry, i haven't tried on anything that is PVD. hopefully someone else in the comments have.

[@iamalemontree]

Great video! Just bought glock 19x. Do you know which color is good for the engraving

[@CDCLLC]

Thanks. A lot of people just do white. However, it comes down to using whatever color you prefer. For the 19x, Black always works.

[@robertstotesbury8005]

Best color is black!

[@ItsJustAgamingThing]

A bright Color preferably

[@taylordrone9174]

Dude this is awesome! I’m going to paint my frame green and do the same thing you did, love this !

[@dalepittman5254]

Cerakote your frame. It'll clean easier.

[@CDCLLC]

Nice. +1 to cerakoating your frame green. Cool idea to match the frame color to the accents.

[@eduardocardona1331]

Yoo

[@eduardocardona1331]

Did you ever paint yur frame i wanna paint my frame cs its all Blacc im tryna change it white blue or green🗣️💯

[@houstoncranford5983]

What color does seal team 6 use on their BB guns?

[@LockheedC-130HerculesOfficial]

red white and blue bro

[@sauer800]

Even easier using a crayon. Use a white crayon and rub it over the letters/numbers. Turns out good.

[@CDCLLC]

Crayon tends to melt when the Slide gets hot. Way back in the day I tried crayon becuase it was not "permanent". Did an extended training session and had the fill run out.

[@MatteBlk300C5.7]

The link for the paint, took me to the OPI base color. Is the base color white, or clear ?

[@CDCLLC]

OPI base is white. then you need one of the colors and then one of the clear.

[@MatteBlk300C5.7]

Yeah that’s what though. It was so long ago. That they must of changed it, bcuz it’s clear now. But no big deal, I figured it was white. I really like that green. I was gonna send some parts to someone I talk to in IG. But I’d rather do it myself. How long did that green last, b4 u had to touch it up ❓

[@m444ss]

use same method for logo on plastic grip module? (i.e., the solvent that removes the excess affect the plastic?)

[@CDCLLC]

Yes. the Non-Acetone stuff should work fine. It may "lighten" dark plastics. A little bit of lube on the plastic (just oil your finger with a light coat and rub it on if it looks grey) will help if the black plastic looks grey.

[@morlock1666]

Do Not Ever Use isopropyl alcohol on your firearm as it will damage (ghost) most finishes. I know from experience unfortunately. I agree 1000% do not use Acetone as it will damage your firearms finish (ghost your finish). I now use GIBBS to clean, beforehand, and after color coating to remove the excess nail polish. It's best to use a "rubber" tool to remove the exess nail polish/ paint (i used an Outus rubber caulking Finishing Tool) to remove the excess "paint". Worked like a charm.

[@jeremylucas6771]

What's the purpose of the base coat?

[@CDCLLC]

Jeremy Lucas if you’re doing a color (if your slide is black), the color doesn’t show as well unless you have a white undercoating. If your slide is tan or silver, You don’t need the base coat.

[@ppowerproductions2953]

What is the best way to return your fire arm back to it's original form I did this on some of my firearms and now I'd like to get rid of it but I don't want to scratch or ruin the finish any ideas ??

[@CDCLLC]

A fine pointed tooth pick or a polymer gun cleaning pick plus plenty of NON- Acetone nail polish remover will help do the trick. Apply the polish remover liberally and let it sit on the coloring to soften it up. Dig it out with the pick. Then use a stiff, plastic bristle, gun cleaning brush to clean out the residue. Use a bit of gun oil on a rag and run it over the slide once you're done. Do not use acetone based polish. It will start to remove the black on your slide even if it's just a short exposure. Hope this helps.

[@ppowerproductions2953]

@@CDCLLC thanks I will have to get a polymer pick I have one that is brass bit it still will Mar the finish but I did not think about using a tooth pick I do have the polymer brush was just worried that it would scratch the finish but I will try the nail polish that I have not tried yet so thank you for answering me back I really appreciate that

[@drumnut6757]

Lewis Contact Cleaner, nylon brush, then CLP.

[@davidfowler2714]

What exactly is the purpose of the “base coat”? Just use the color.

[@CDCLLC]

David Fowler same reason why you don’t spray color directly on to black base coat on a car, the white base coat helps the color “pop”. You can of course just apply the color but it will be fuller because of the black underneath.

[@normski262]

Do you need high temp paint for a slider or normal temps around 100c should do...

[@CDCLLC]

Nail polish/modeling paint isn’t “high temp”. Unless you’re doing 100 Round mag dumps, The slide doesn’t get hot enough “normally” to remove the paint in the letters

[@ppowerproductions2953]

Also I use mineral spirits but I have a hard time getting it to clean off I also used model car paint so maybe this is why I can't get it off

[@CDCLLC]

ACK. if you're using model paint, try using model paint thinner? Worse comes to worse, just fill it in with black?

[@ppowerproductions2953]

@@CDCLLC ok will try this I will see if I can clean it up with all the suggestions you have given me some of the paint worked well while others I bought did not for some reason but I will see if I can get some thinner for model cars I thought about using a Dremel with a polishing brush or something to see if it would get the paint out just don't want to ruin my firearms

[@hellna6980]

Use acetone and if that doesn't remove it look up graffiti removers,those will take ANY paint off

[@dalepittman5254]

@@hellna6980 Try the graffiti remover on a small area. It might remove the finish to the bare metal.

[@dalepittman5254]

Mineral spirits are more of an oil and will actually cause the paint to come off. Use MEK or Toluene.

[@Dafpibl]

Same process with the magazines?

[@CDCLLC]

Yes. The video is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3y9XoVsoMafl5o

[@Guy_503]

I used non acetone the engraving looks really good but there is a slight fogginess to it. Any tips for removing that?

[@CDCLLC]

Rub a little CLP or gun lube on your finger and coat the slide. Then take a clean rag and wipe off the excess. That should make the coating dark again.

[@Guy_503]

@@CDCLLC man I really hope it’ll clear up I love the look lol

[@baisonth1439]

Can you use acetone nail polish remover? It's all I have at the house currently, but I can't find any reasoning on why to not use it

[@CDCLLC]

No. It will strip the black off your slide

[@anthonydowns9632]

I just did my glock in green. Maybe its just the shade. It does not POP out like yours. Did my mags too. Wonder if I went over it again?

[@CDCLLC]

Yeah. I specifically picked a neon color to get it to "pop" a bit more for the camera.

[@antisocialriley2029]

I can only find green gel glow in the dark nail polish, I’m not sure if gel will work or not, could you help?

[@CDCLLC]

Gel polish works fine. It's just thicker. I had some mags marked with glow in the dark sight polish and they were kind of cool at night.

[@vicguide4580]

Could you just paint squeegee it off like finishing dry wall and is there a more purpose based paint i could use

[@CDCLLC]

You could. You could use modeling paint. Remember, without the white base coat, you're color is going to be much darker.

[@Rolluphim]

Can anyone tell me if their slide has any corrosion from the nail polish or the nail polish remover after a long period of time?

[@CDCLLC]

My Glock 17 has had it on for almost a decade with no issues. Nail polish/model paint is not corrosive.

[@Rolluphim]

@@CDCLLC thank you

[@DIYNationTH]

How much time does it need to dry before wiping off between coats? #diynationth

[@CDCLLC]

@@DIYNationTH time varies based on thickness and brand of paint. Sorry can’t be more specific. I usually give 15-20 minutes between coats.

[@massiveyeetage8340]

Were you buy that bb gun from lol

[@CDCLLC]

snoopy gaming the link is in the description.

[@anthonydowns9632]

Yeah im thinking my shade of green is more of a regular green and not on the lighter or neon side. Oh well still looks cool.

[@brandonboyd5348]

Is that nail polish remover safe to use on Cerakoted slides? I'm building my first p80 and ordered a custom slide in FDE. I wanted to engrave some stuff on it, and paint fill it. Just wanted to make sure the cerakote didn't get all "weird".

[@XS11Collector]

If the Cerakote was done properly, nail polish remover should not do anything to it. Do yourself a favor though and use paint made for ceramics. It will last as long as the Cerakote if you bake it on like Cerakote. You can usually get a 2 oz bottle for about $2.

[@CDCLLC]

Yes. It is good with cerakote, IF the cerakote was done correctly.

[@endlesslord1985]

If I just using white should I also do a Clearcoat over the white? Doing this on my glock 19 gen 5

[@CDCLLC]

Yes. The clear is to protect the color From cleaning solvents.

[@endlesslord1985]

@@CDCLLC thank you for taking the time out of your Busy life to answer my question you rock.

[@IndyRockStar]

out of curiosity, why use the white first? Why not just go straight to the color?

[@CDCLLC]

HI. Because the base color is black, you'll get a very "muted" color without doing a white base layer first. If you're looking for a duller color, then go right to the color. If you're looking for a "high contrast" color, then you'll need to do a base white layer.

[@stevemaslow703]

what color would you put on a stainless steel slide...black? S&W SD9 VE for example

[@CDCLLC]

Yes. Black would probably show up best due to the contrast.

[@nealmyers2735]

Don’t do it you won’t like it.

[@ddemier]

Do you recomens painting the tip so sombody cant claim you pointed it at them

[@CDCLLC]

Probably not going to make any difference. If someone wants to accuse you, they will. A gun is not an intimidation tool, so we should be thinking broader and wondering why one would put themselves in such a predicament as to be accused of pulling out a firearm and pointing it at people without cause. lot's of bad choices have been made for it to get to that point.

[@ylza638]

Just did mines I used the paint pens

[@houstoncranford5983]

What type of rag do you use to wipe?

[@nealmyers2735]

Paper towel

[@stephenmaddox9978]

Ok BB gun i was sitting here watching you and your BB gun.

[@CDCLLC]

stephen maddox yes. The video says I’m doing to a BB Gun. It’s the same method if you’re doing it with a real firearm. I just didn’t have anything to do this to when I recorded the video.

[@NotAhandle98]

Try chalk paint markers if u want to be able to wash it off easy and change the color every now n then

[@joelhall5124]

How long does this actually last? My wife's nails need redoing every so often (assuming she doesn't just clean them and do another colour). Does it need repeated topping up, or can it be permanent?

[@CDCLLC]

It's pretty permanent unless you use polish remover/harsh solvents/ultrasonic cleaning. I have one Glock 17 that's going on 4 years. This is the primary gun I use for teaching and demo'ing for students. It gets used and cleaned quite often.

[@joelhall5124]

@@CDCLLC I live in England so obviously no Glocks here (with specific exceptions) so almost all guns have rust or hot bluing rather than parkerised finishes. Would the polish remover affect that? And also, would oiling the metalwork affect the nail polish?

[@CDCLLC]

@@joelhall5124 nope. No affect on blueing. Blueing is essentially a molecular finish (it’s a layer of “good” corrosion that protects the metal underneath). the nail polish is essentially “modeling paint” so no worries there.

[@joelhall5124]

​@@CDCLLC tha KS very much, mate. Going to try this on my hunting rifles once I've finished the stocks 👍

[@heavyflippingrandmasboifir669]

Gonna try this with my glock real pistol

[@CDCLLC]

thank you!

[@kingmike7729]

Is color filling the serial number legal? Is that considered defacing? Great video btw.

[@boatshoes8811]

yes it is legal as long as the numbers are still able to identify

[@CDCLLC]

It is not illegal if you are trying to make the numbers easier to read. There is case precendent where a felon caught an add on charge becuase he use paint to try to obscure the serial number. You're not doing that here. This makes it easier to read and not harder to read.

[@chrisgunningsr.5620]

If ur using white, do ya still need a base coat?

[@CDCLLC]

nope. the white is to help the colors be bright.

[@NBWDOUGHBOY]

I just tried to dl my barrel but the damn Glock logo and diamond will not fill no matter I do. It's so frustrating. I. Went over it like 4 times. The polish comes right out of it no matter how long I keep it on. So frustrating man. 😔😩😩

[@NBWDOUGHBOY]

Im going to buy a different kind of polish and see if it works better.

[@CDCLLC]

How did you prep the surface? It’s definitely an adhesion Issue and that’s usually related to surface prep

[@Davidblaine18]

Love it!!!!!!

[@larryfrancis4667]

What happens if you use acetone nail polish remover

[@CDCLLC]

It will eat away at the finish of your gun. Acetone is a pretty strong solvent.

[@victorrodriguez5895]

How do you get the paint off back to default

[@CDCLLC]

Use the same non-acetone nail polish remover and soak the lettering. Then use a combination of papertowels and a WOOD toothpick or PLASTIC (no metal!) pick and pick out the color in the lettering. Takes a little time, but it does come out.

[@yonismo4098]

The nail polish doesnt remove the glocks finish??

[@CDCLLC]

it does not at all. the nail polish/paint goes in the engravings. the Non-Acetone nail polish remover does not strip off the black coating on the slide. Acetone based remover will.

[@DontStopYankin]

Can I use Hardner instead of clear coat

[@CDCLLC]

Not sure. Haven’t tried it. Let us know how it works out if you do try it.

[@borgata23]

Why put the white first? Why not green and than clear coat?

[@CDCLLC]

The white enables the color to be seen more. The black base darkens the green and makes it hard to see. It’s like a primer when you paint walls at home.

[@AdjudicatorBrbal]

How long does this last in which would tell me how often i would have to do this. Very interested in doing this. Lol

[@CDCLLC]

If you put the clear on it, it will last for several years. I have one gun that’s at 5 years.

[@AdjudicatorBrbal]

@@CDCLLC even after cleaning and oiling?

[@CDCLLC]

@@AdjudicatorBrbal yup. even after cleaning and oiling. Once that clear coat gets in there, unless you use something ultra harsh, regular gun cleaning stuff won't affect it.

[@sully9836]

Is the slide plastic will it work on metal

[@CDCLLC]

The BB gun slide is metal. A real Glock's slide is metal. Yes, It will work.

[@blackholesandloopholes3295]

How do I get it off or all the way out of I do this?

[@CDCLLC]

Use the same non-acetone nail polish remover and let it soak into the lettering. Use a tooth pick or something similar to dig out the lettering. Wipe with non-acetone remover and a paper towel.