Painting UZI selector markings

[Ratso]

I have a lower that needs the F and S markings painted on so it will look like the original Action Arms Semi. See pics. I plan on engraving the F and S deeper before painting and wondering what type of paint would be the best. Any advise will be appreciated.

 

[slimshady]

Testors model paint, a small bottle is $2 and you can use a needle or toothpick to fill in the engraving. Or you can get fancy and pay $20 a bottle for "sight paint" and use that.

 

[sniperdoc]

Fingernail polish.

 

[Jack007]

Are you planning on just leaving the third FA position blank?
I see there is a hash mark there so this was a FA lower that someone covered over the original markings?

 

[kanewtervalve]

I use Testor's also

 

[nismoplsr]

I've heard good things about lacquer sticks, but only have used 1-shot enamel.

https://www.amazon.com/Markal-Lacquer-Stik-Paintstick-White/dp/B002BY8HKS

https://www.amazon.com/1-Shot-Letter-Enamel-Polar-White/dp/B001SHD99I/

 

[Ratso]

Yes this is re-parkerized FA lower that has the selector lever stop welded in effectively making it a semi lower. I plan on leaving the third position mark blank.
So I take it that Testor's will be resistant to oils and solvents

 

[cvasqu03]

Yes this is re-parkerized FA lower that has the selector lever stop welded in effectively making it a semi lower. I plan on leaving the third position mark blank.
So I take it that Testor's will be resistant to oils and solvents

Testor's will work fine. Just be very careful when filling it in.

 

[CAR]

I have used Testor's model paint as well, looks just like factory.

 

[shadeone]

Testors here too. You can apply it and then wipe gently over the surface with a stiff paper towel and it leaves the paint that's in the letter grooves

 

[Jones]

Gloss Testors model paint. Gloss paint won't pick up dirt and soiling like flat paint can do.
I've also seen guys dampen a piece of cotton cloth like denim with some Hoppe's #9 powder solvent and wipe off any excess paint with it. Careful not to scrub too hard or you can end up pulling some of the paint out of the lettering.