Painting the push buttons on a keypad (Nokta Legend Mod)

How to fill in the rubber push buttons with paint on a remote control keypad, shown here on a Nokta Legend metal detector. This process is sometimes called drop filling and can really help you see the contrast from the black background. This is a super easy process shown here in detail including cleaning, prep, and touchup with a few lessons learned along the way.
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Link to the paint pen used: amzn.to/3UZIzTp
Disclaimer:
Due to everything being out of my control, I can't be responsible for what someone does with the information presented here, so just consider this for entertainment purposes only. Don't do anything you see here...I'm a trained professional or something. Basically, watch and do at your own risk. Have a great day!

[@Randy-ul5hy]

I just did this to a number of my detectors including the Legend. purchased a package of POSCA paint markers on Amazon. That way I could use red on the machines with grey keys, white on black keys, etc.. Makes a huge difference! Cheers!

[@JoyofTreasureHunting]

I agree, so much nicer to see

[@luisvillarreal5262]

I bought my Legend pro pack a couple of years ago. I did the same thing to the touchpad. Went to Walmart and bought a similar fine tip white paint pen and it worked great. Every once in a while, I’ll repaint them when they start to fade a little. I don’t know why they didn’t come painted already.

[@JoyofTreasureHunting]

Agreed, it seems so obvious once it's done they should have done it originally, but glad you enjoyed the video and hope you're still into the hobby!

[@luisvillarreal5262]

@@JoyofTreasureHunting Oh Yeah. Still going strong. Been at it for 15 years. I’ve been water hunting my local bay beaches, finding some really nice silver and gold rings and chains. When the weather’s right, I’m dirt fishin’ some old parks and vacant lots. Not giving up this great hobby. _/ 👍🏻

[@DavidsAtticNY]

That's awesome!👍🏽 Will definitely do that when I get my Legend.

[@JoyofTreasureHunting]

I love it, and think it should be done by Nokta on all of them. What other mods should we do?

[@DavidsAtticNY]

@@JoyofTreasureHunting I agree. I don't know maybe put on one of those neon coil cable covers. They look cool 🤷🏽‍♂️ lol. Hey by the way I wanted to thank you for inspiring me to create my metal detecting channel @diggingupnewyork I'm nervous as heck but, here goes nothing. 😬🤞🏽 Once again thank you and God bless 🙏🏼👍🏽 happy hunting 🙂

[@JoyofTreasureHunting]

@@DavidsAtticNY good for you brother, don't overthink it, just be yourself and do what you love and your tribe will find you

[@DavidsAtticNY]

@@JoyofTreasureHunting Thank you brother! 👍🏽

[@andrewbeltz4708]

Great video, I’m gonna do this to my legend for sure.

[@sc_marauder492]

Nice job dude! I'm going to try this. That fine tip marker seems like the right choice. Although I don't see any drips, I'll probably position my head unit so that the buttons are facing up... thus reducing the chance of drips.

[@JoyofTreasureHunting]

Thanks, and no it didn't try to run at all.

[@mikehenry4743]

Thanks, I always use a bottle of "white out", but I will try your paint pen idea also.

[@JoyofTreasureHunting]

Hope it works as good for you as it has for me!

[@wobblybob7029]

Thank you i have crappy eyesight this will help alot

[@JoyofTreasureHunting]

Haha! Yeah, we are all getting there!

[@brunfree]

Great idea, my manticore needs that on the buttons

[@JoyofTreasureHunting]

Do it, it's a game changer

[@sc_marauder492]

BTW, that link brings me to a fine tip marker. The marker you are using is an ultra fine tip marker.... and that is what is needed to do this job.

[@JoyofTreasureHunting]

ahh, I'll have to check that, thanks for the heads up!

[@brokentreeadventures3631]

Like this. What cover are you using on it?

[@JoyofTreasureHunting]

It's actually an Amazon piece for the simplex I got accidentally, but with a slit up the back it works on the legend

[@whitemanriding]

I figure if you use the machine enough you will know without looking. But hey, you do you.

[@MiamiDetectorist]

Boss Ross comment! 😂

[@JoyofTreasureHunting]

check out my Bob Ross themed mechanic channel @joyofwrenching for even more!

[@leonardepstein4908]

Nail polish with non acetone nail polish remover is more permanent. Those pens don’t last long. I did two Legends, still great after two years.

[@digginggopher]

Why not use acetone?