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.
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.
@@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
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 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 👍🏽
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
Was planning on doing something similar to this tomorrow so I came here to see if I could find any tips. I originally thought this was wiped clean while the paint was wet but it's good to see other options. I didn't plan to use a clear coat but maybe I'll do that as well.
@@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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
@@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?
@@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.
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
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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 ❓
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.
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.
@@kevinpipeliner5330 Maybe the dumbness are people who treat a weapon like it was an artist canvas. Believe me, killing someone, even an enemy combatant is not an experience you want to have. If you did, I promise you, you would quit decorating your weapons like Christmas Trees!
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
Thanks. Don't have to use nail polish. Model pain is the same thing, just different bottle. ;) Mag Coloring video is here: th-cam.com/video/eKZ-R6kala8/w-d-xo.html
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.
@@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.
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.
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.
Camera is not attached to my face. So the BB gun is not pointed at my face. It points at the camera (phone) which is 90 degrees to the table, directly above the work surface. Thanks though.
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.
@@CDCLLC it just removed the color I tried to fill it with. I just didn't know if I made a mistake by not adding enough base coat or what. Thanks for the response btw
@@SlightLeeBased DIdn't see your followup until now. Hopefully you've got it figure out. You have to let it TOTALLY dry before you use the non-acetone remover to get the excess off.
@@CDCLLC all good brother. I just had to be carefully cleaning the excess off. 9 months later my Glock is still nice and color printed with over 500 rounds put through it so I'm happy. Haven't even had to touch it up yet. I appreciate you still responding even some months later. Have a good one stay safe
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. 😔😩😩
David Blaine acetone based cleaners will eat away at the black part of the finish. It’s mainly a cosmetic concern. Back in the day when I polished my Glock 23 slide, I used acetone to strip off the black on the slide.
Nail basecoat only adheres to nails it won't etch or promote adhesion to metal that was legit pointless to add and since it's the same principal as nail stamps a hard squeegee like used on those would work better probably. Oh and as I just watched him wipe the clear with acetone that was also completely pointless to do.
Not sure what video you were watching because: #1. No claims were made for better adhesion with base coat. Base coat is used for "white" coloring to help maintain the brightness of the color. #2. Acetone was not used. Non-acetone remover was used. If you have done one of these before you know that the engravings are deep enough to accept multiple layers/applications and wiping removes the excess AROUND the engravings. Thanks for your comments, though.
That sucks. I’d try wiping down the entire slide with some gun oil. But you may be screwed. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. Hopefully some others have suggestions.
@@VADER677 Gotcha. You won't be able to change the number as the color goes in the engraving. One would have to actually alter the metal to change the serial, which is a felony. This enhances the ability to see the serial so it does the opposite.
Nope. You are not altering the serial number. The serial is still there and if anything, is even more easier to read. There is a case where a guy got charged for painting his serial but he was a felon using paint to obscure the serial number
@@CDCLLC yea I ask because of the TH-camr FPSRussia. Kyle. He claims the feds gave him a hard time because he took his gun to get cerakoted at a professional place, and they got some of that stuff in/on the serial number and the feds wanted to or did charge him for altering/tampering with the serial number of a firearm. That’s why I ask.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
MEK is the Sh!T !!
@@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
Look at the back of his mags. Super hazy. This is stupid. Lacquer sticks are made for color filling engravings.
I always go with a deep red or burgundy. looks super clean especially with red accessories like fiber optics or lasers.
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
Great tip!
@@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 👍🏽
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.
You could use matte clear topcoat instead of the glossy topcoat.
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
Hahahahahahaha crayons? One day you’ll grow up kid 😂
@@benw7549 you say that on a video of a guy using finger nail paint on his bb gun lol. you tried though
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
@@BAGGStheAugmented easy fix 🤣
@@ViisualsHD 😆
I got my niece a neon glow in dark nail polish set just to use with my collection
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.
Civilian Defense Concepts, LLC awesome
If it gets wet, will the nail polish come off here?!
Will this method can be used on 316 or just stainless steel in general?
@@crazycook12 Nope. The clear coat seals the color to the slide.
No. Nail polish is about the same composition as paint. It will not come off with water.
5:11 I’m not ashamed to say I flinched and ducked 😭😭😭
Hahah. My apologies. Poor muzzle discipline on my part.
You should be. Its a video.
Was planning on doing something similar to this tomorrow so I came here to see if I could find any tips. I originally thought this was wiped clean while the paint was wet but it's good to see other options. I didn't plan to use a clear coat but maybe I'll do that as well.
Had me fooled on the BB gun with those mags lol
Zacc PNW Ha. Sorry. The mags were there as I filmed a video tutorial on doing mags right after this one.
Same lol
His first sentence he said it was a glock 19x bb gun
19 is double stack those single stack
@@Droopydrako Those mags are double-stacked. He just lives in a state where he's restricted to 10 rounds only.
As a Man I never thought I would want to buy nail polish
Girls: omg I love nail polish for my outfits !!!
Guys:
DeAd 😂😂😂😂
@@CDCLLC
Nail polish? Why not use real paint that's made for plastics?
@@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.
@@slickstretch6391 yup im gonna use my sisters lol
Yep, did mine in gold a long time ago with a slightly different method. Overall, you won't regret it!
I'm doing that right now to my g17
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.
I love the white also!!
Should have kept it white
That looks great.
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!
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.
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.
@@CDCLLC yes agreed , thats why I said its ok for airsoft.
I’ll bookmark this one lol
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.
Great video!
Green look nice on black, did white on my polished shield 9mm slide
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.
red would look so nice
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.
I painted my white 3 dot sights on my XD9 green a few years ago. Definitely looks better.
While people laugh behind your back.
No you didnt
Duncan P
Don't you mean "..my 3 white dots.."?
Bet it shoots a heck of a lot better too!
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.
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.
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?
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.
@@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?
@@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.
@@CDCLLC tha KS very much, mate. Going to try this on my hunting rifles once I've finished the stocks 👍
Could you just paint squeegee it off like finishing dry wall and is there a more purpose based paint i could use
You could. You could use modeling paint. Remember, without the white base coat, you're color is going to be much darker.
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!
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
yeah.. the base coat really helps with the color showing.
GREAT VIDEO - very useful, and to the point !
NICELY DONE !
-Mark in North Aurora IL (VOGTLAND OUTDOORS)
Thank so much for the compliment! Ironically, out of all the videos i've done, including instructional videos, this is THE most watched video.
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?
Yeah. I specifically picked a neon color to get it to "pop" a bit more for the camera.
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
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?
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.
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.
I'm going to have to try that eventually.
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
I want to do this to my gun but the serial numbers are plate stamped and I don't want mine to be hi vized
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.
I've done the color fill with glow in the dark paint too. It's pretty cool after you hit it with a blacklight.
Great tutorial and the details look great.
Thanks so much!
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
No. It will strip the black off your slide
out of curiosity, why use the white first? Why not just go straight to the color?
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.
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
try this: www.duracoatfirearmfinishes.com/duraglo-night-sight-paint-p/duraglo.htm?gclid=CjwKCAjwlJimBhAsEiwA1hrp5tYbzsQ8w5WZKRK3RcRQ0QKwRp6EMIHiPzikKr-JSFLJgd8VoIPW5BoCAl8QAvD_BwE
I did mine black can hardly see it but looks cool.
No Pro nice. “Murdered out”, black on black
Thats cause youre gaiii
What brand of non acetone cleaner are you using ? I tried to do this and it didn't want to take off the excess polish nearly as easy.
@@kylejohnson1308 believe or not… CVS
Great Job!
Do you recomens painting the tip so sombody cant claim you pointed it at them
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.
The link for the paint, took me to the OPI base color. Is the base color white, or clear ?
OPI base is white. then you need one of the colors and then one of the clear.
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 ❓
If I just using white should I also do a Clearcoat over the white? Doing this on my glock 19 gen 5
Yes. The clear is to protect the color From cleaning solvents.
@@CDCLLC thank you for taking the time out of your Busy life to answer my question you rock.
What's the purpose of the base coat?
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.
Same process with the magazines?
Yes. The video is here: th-cam.com/video/eKZ-R6kala8/w-d-xo.html
Why put the white first? Why not green and than clear coat?
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.
I have gold wall paint at home could I use that instead of nail polish?
@@shadelljamison5507 I’ve never tried it. It might not hold up to cleaning chemicals when you clean the gun.
@@CDCLLC I just did it last night it looks solid but the test of time is the next metric
Is this nail polish that you are using?
Watch the video and you'll get your answer.
If ur using white, do ya still need a base coat?
nope. the white is to help the colors be bright.
Pretty cool idea
Thanks!
Is this acrylic polish or enamel?
This was enamel
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?
My Glock 17 has had it on for almost a decade with no issues. Nail polish/model paint is not corrosive.
@@CDCLLC thank you
Thanks for the video. My S&W looks amazing now
Can I use latex paint or acrylic paint on nPVD slide coating and still get it off with non-acetone nail polish?
Sorry, i haven't tried on anything that is PVD. hopefully someone else in the comments have.
Question: Does color filling make the weapon shoot any better?
Yes. Just like adding a large muffler and stickers on a stock Honda Civic gives me an extra 20 horsepower.
Civilian Defense Concepts, LLC 😂👍
Dumbass
@@kevinpipeliner5330 Maybe the dumbness are people who treat a weapon like it was an artist canvas. Believe me, killing someone, even an enemy combatant is not an experience you want to have. If you did, I promise you, you would quit decorating your weapons like Christmas Trees!
Robert Stotesbury speak 4yo self pussy
What happens if you use acetone nail polish remover
It will eat away at the finish of your gun. Acetone is a pretty strong solvent.
Do you need high temp paint for a slider or normal temps around 100c should do...
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
Great video! Just bought glock 19x. Do you know which color is good for the engraving
Thanks. A lot of people just do white. However, it comes down to using whatever color you prefer. For the 19x, Black always works.
Best color is black!
A bright Color preferably
Could the nail polish ruin the finish on the gun?
No. It’s pretty inert. It’s essentially paint. Then nail polish remover has to be non acetone. Acetone stuff will absolutely ruin the finish.
Acetone and harsh solvents will take the finish off quickly so be careful and avoid it.
what color would you put on a stainless steel slide...black? S&W SD9 VE for example
Yes. Black would probably show up best due to the contrast.
Don’t do it you won’t like it.
How much time does it need to dry before wiping off between coats? #diynationth
@@DIYNationTH time varies based on thickness and brand of paint. Sorry can’t be more specific. I usually give 15-20 minutes between coats.
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
Thanks. Don't have to use nail polish. Model pain is the same thing, just different bottle. ;) Mag Coloring video is here: th-cam.com/video/eKZ-R6kala8/w-d-xo.html
The nail polish doesnt remove the glocks finish??
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.
Actually thank you sir many a ideas now
My pleasure.
How long does this last in which would tell me how often i would have to do this. Very interested in doing this. Lol
If you put the clear on it, it will last for several years. I have one gun that’s at 5 years.
@@CDCLLC even after cleaning and oiling?
@@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.
I used non acetone the engraving looks really good but there is a slight fogginess to it. Any tips for removing that?
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.
@@CDCLLC man I really hope it’ll clear up I love the look lol
Try chalk paint markers if u want to be able to wash it off easy and change the color every now n then
use same method for logo on plastic grip module? (i.e., the solvent that removes the excess affect the plastic?)
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.
The base coat you linked is not the same as what you used in the video.
Any nail polish base coat will do. This video was created a while ago and the linked products may not even be available anymore.
Is non-acetone essential?
Absolutely. Acetone will rip the black right off the gun.
@@CDCLLC
Even if I'm doing it on a blued gun instead of coated? I'm planning on doing this on an AK rear sight leaf
@@TristanPSterling if the blueing is done correctly, it is a corroded layer on top of the metal and not a coating. Acetone SHOULD not affect it.
Unless you want to completely refinish your slide it is.
"Were gunna let this evaporate here* *points gun directly at face*
Aaaanduhhhhh well fix that later...
Camera is not attached to my face. So the BB gun is not pointed at my face. It points at the camera (phone) which is 90 degrees to the table, directly above the work surface. Thanks though.
What did you use as your “basecoat”?
White nail polish. I believe it states that as part of the process in the video.
Have you considered using a card to take off the excess paint?
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.
I was just thinking something similar, wrapping something like a card in the towel to keep it flat. Love the idea tho 👍🏽
My non-acetone remover just took it right off 😑. Any suggestions?
What did it take off?
@@CDCLLC it just removed the color I tried to fill it with. I just didn't know if I made a mistake by not adding enough base coat or what. Thanks for the response btw
@@SlightLeeBased DIdn't see your followup until now. Hopefully you've got it figure out. You have to let it TOTALLY dry before you use the non-acetone remover to get the excess off.
@@CDCLLC all good brother. I just had to be carefully cleaning the excess off. 9 months later my Glock is still nice and color printed with over 500 rounds put through it so I'm happy. Haven't even had to touch it up yet. I appreciate you still responding even some months later. Have a good one stay safe
I noticed you keep saying “non acetone “ must it be the non acetone?
Yes. If you want to keep the original finish on your gun. Acetone has been known to rip the coatings off of guns like Glocks.
@@CDCLLC thank you👍🏼
Can I use Hardner instead of clear coat
Not sure. Haven’t tried it. Let us know how it works out if you do try it.
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. 😔😩😩
Im going to buy a different kind of polish and see if it works better.
How did you prep the surface? It’s definitely an adhesion Issue and that’s usually related to surface prep
Dats pretty-going to use my wife's boyfriend's nail polish to paint my blunderbuss!
looks great!!
Thank you! Cheers!
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
Why “ non- acetone “
David Blaine acetone based cleaners will eat away at the black part of the finish. It’s mainly a cosmetic concern. Back in the day when I polished my Glock 23 slide, I used acetone to strip off the black on the slide.
Acetone will destroy plastic
Civilian Defense Concepts, LLC thanks
What color does seal team 6 use on their BB guns?
red white and blue bro
Is the slide plastic will it work on metal
The BB gun slide is metal. A real Glock's slide is metal. Yes, It will work.
Nice BB gun
TTV_ Jaishon for the price, it’s a good deal. It still works well. It’s been dropped a ton
Nail basecoat only adheres to nails it won't etch or promote adhesion to metal that was legit pointless to add and since it's the same principal as nail stamps a hard squeegee like used on those would work better probably. Oh and as I just watched him wipe the clear with acetone that was also completely pointless to do.
Not sure what video you were watching because:
#1. No claims were made for better adhesion with base coat. Base coat is used for "white" coloring to help maintain the brightness of the color.
#2. Acetone was not used. Non-acetone remover was used. If you have done one of these before you know that the engravings are deep enough to accept multiple layers/applications and wiping removes the excess AROUND the engravings.
Thanks for your comments, though.
I accidentally used acetone and it left stains how do I remove it?
That sucks. I’d try wiping down the entire slide with some gun oil. But you may be screwed. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. Hopefully some others have suggestions.
@@CDCLLC well atleast it still shoot tho but thanks again 🖒
just got a lc9s and this is BAD ASS. JS
Is this legal to do? I suppose they could take it off to check. This is neat.
?? Confused. Why would there be a question of legality?
@@CDCLLC i could see somebody trying to change a number. A forensic gunsmith would spot it right away though.
@@VADER677 Gotcha. You won't be able to change the number as the color goes in the engraving. One would have to actually alter the metal to change the serial, which is a felony. This enhances the ability to see the serial so it does the opposite.
Just did mines I used the paint pens
I love this
Doesn’t this count as altering the serial number?
Nope. You are not altering the serial number. The serial is still there and if anything, is even more easier to read. There is a case where a guy got charged for painting his serial but he was a felon using paint to obscure the serial number
@@CDCLLC yea I ask because of the TH-camr FPSRussia. Kyle. He claims the feds gave him a hard time because he took his gun to get cerakoted at a professional place, and they got some of that stuff in/on the serial number and the feds wanted to or did charge him for altering/tampering with the serial number of a firearm. That’s why I ask.
@@DesertZo6 yeah, unfortunately, he had a bunch of other issues they were hammering him with and that was just an add on.
How do you get the paint off back to default
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.
I used a crayon 🖍. Worked just as good. Thinking about doing that
@@UserAccountID Yep. I've been able to melt crayon on a slide from shooting.
Perfect
Omg its 40 cal Jay 😲
Homie raided his wife’s nail polish 😂
HAHAH. sad to say...these are all mine. I get some looks when I raid the clearance bin at Forever21. :p
@@CDCLLC I was trolling 😂. Dope vid tho 👀
How do I get it off or all the way out of I do this?
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.
Are you using nail polish?
You might want to watch the video. The materials used are mentioned several times.
How long does it take to dry
Just as with any paint, drying time depends on how much you put on and your ambient (room) temperature and humidity.