Repainting Ruger emblem

[444thumper]

I have a OM SBH with nice grips but some of the paint is missing in the grip emblem. Wondering if some of you have come upon a good way to repair that so that it looks good and not obvious. Tried searching but couldn't come up with anything. Feel free to point me to a thread since I 'm sure I'm probably not the first one that has asked this. Thanks.

 

[mike722]

I use black fingernail polish..you can brush it in, let dry, then scrape away any paint that gets outside the "lines".. Turns out pretty good

 

[Snake45]

I use black fingernail polish..you can brush it in, let dry, then scrape away any paint that gets outside the "lines".. Turns out pretty good

That sounds like a plan. You can also use Testor model enamel, and remove any "outside the lines" with some thinner (such as lacquer thinner or acetone) on a piece of cloth.

 

[radicalrod]

Or just learn to paint inside the lines :lol: :lol: :lol:

I find a tooth pick and a drop of model paint go a LONG WAY :wink: :wink: :wink: RR

 

[FlyerTom]

Or just learn to paint inside the lines :lol: :lol: :lol:

I find a tooth pick and a drop of model paint go a LONG WAY :wink: :wink: :wink: RR

+100 to this. Teeny paint jobs call for teeny tools. A toothpick is exactly what you need.

 

[Cholo]

I redid my Corvette cross flag emblem years ago. Thinned Testors, in the small jar, model paint did the trick along with a fine camel hair paint brush. It took several coats, but thinning it allowed the paint to run perfectly into every corner with no over-run to wipe off. If I were to do Ruger's grip emblems, I'd do them the same way.

 

[WMB30]

Doesn't matter if some paint gets where it shouldn't be. Let it dry good flip it over on typing paper and give it a few long strokes and your done.

Bill

 

[444thumper]

You guys are awesome! A ton of great advice.Thanks!!

John

 

[Robb Barnes]

I remember reading an article by Hamilton Bowen about refinishing Ruger grips and he talked about "chasing black paint into the corners with a toothpick". Sounds like you guys have it figured out!