Fingernail polish inlay... - The Firearms Forum

Zane71464 · 07-24-2012, 12:53 AM

Yeah I know, a Glock.

But I found or tried a cheaper way to do some inlay on the lettering of my Glock -vs- the Gold inlay and alot cheaper.
And so far after a couple a weeks, it's staying in the lettering and stamps.
I took some non-acetone polish remover and wiped the area down to get rid of any oil(s) and painted the area with Gold/Glitter finger nail polish.

Let it set til dry and then wiped off the excess with the non-acetone.
Also done it to my older single six. Done both on all the lettering.
(pic of the Glock)

todd51 · 07-24-2012, 08:39 AM

Nice photo Dale. I like the looks of the gold in the lettering. Those Glocks need all the help they can get in the looks department.

I did something similar to the round count numbering on my Glock mags. so I could keep them separated from other folks mags. I used Testors hobby enamel but didn't let it dry completely. I like your idea of the finger nail polish better. I have used the finger nail polish on front sights and it is holding up well on some other guns.

Zane71464 · 07-24-2012, 09:25 AM

Thanks Todd, and yeap, they do need something to help! lol
That is a GREAT idea with the mags!!! Never crossed my mind and the last time me and a friend had the Glocks out, I had to watch to keep from getting them mixed.
I will do that with mine and thanks for the idea!
I havent tried the nail polish on "plastic" yet and was a bit hesitant, but on the mags...
GREAT idea!

Zane71464 · 07-24-2012, 09:28 AM

...and one thing you may already know with the paddle holsters, is SBGO makes'em come out alot better. A friend of mine was complaining about how they came out and I had the top of my slide coated with the SBGO and always do and it does make a difference.

skullfr · 07-24-2012, 11:40 AM

good looking job

todd51 · 07-24-2012, 02:15 PM

I'll try the SBGO on the holster, thanks.

aa1911 · 07-24-2012, 03:20 PM

Sweet!

I use paint markers to number every single magazine I own; if one has a problem, I can remember the number to weed it out later and also keeps from mixing up mags with my cohorts, especially our 15rd Glock mags.

http://www.staples.com/uni-Paint-Mar...s:500926:63601

Don't think the paint pen would hold up very long in the lettering though, at least not as well as the polish. Cool trick!

RunningOnMT · 07-25-2012, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Zane71464

...and one thing you may already know with the paddle holsters, is SBGO makes'em come out alot better. A friend of mine was complaining about how they came out and I had the top of my slide coated with the SBGO and always do and it does make a difference.

That's with Kydex holsters not leather...right?

JLA · 07-25-2012, 08:05 PM

get some lime green and you could say its a zombie gun

76Highboy · 07-25-2012, 08:32 PM

Purple would sure be pretty.

Zane71464 · 07-26-2012, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by RunningOnMT

That's with Kydex holsters not leather...right?

Right Running, not leather. As the Glock being my carry gun for now, I keep the top slide of the Glock with the wiped down SBGO.
When I first got the paddle holster, I'd heard that you can use a hair drier on it for a better fit for the gun, but I also, wiped some on the inside of the holster, them wiped off the excess. Comes out (the pistol out of the holster) nice and slick now!

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Originally Posted by JLA

get some lime green and you could say its a zombie gun

Heck yeah Josh... but doesnt Glock already spell zombie?

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Originally Posted by 76Highboy

Purple would sure be pretty.

alright, so it isnt a Ruger!

bakerconch · 07-26-2012, 09:27 AM

Great idea!

jeffadaklin · 07-28-2012, 12:45 AM

Numbering the mags like that, good ides. I put a piece of duct tape on the bottom and number them. Your way would look much better.

Zane71464 · 07-30-2012, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by aa1911

Sweet!

I use paint markers to number every single magazine I own; if one has a problem, I can remember the number to weed it out later and also keeps from mixing up mags with my cohorts, especially our 15rd Glock mags.

http://www.staples.com/uni-Paint-Mar...s:500926:63601

Don't think the paint pen would hold up very long in the lettering though, at least not as well as the polish. Cool trick!

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Originally Posted by jeffadaklin

Numbering the mags like that, good ides. I put a piece of duct tape on the bottom and number them. Your way would look much better.

Agree with numbering the mags.. I'd done the inlay in the mags and numbered them as well. I wasnt sure how the polish would be on "plastic", but they it turned out good!

TheGunClinger · 07-30-2012, 03:39 PM

Not too shabby! Did you come up with this idea whilst doing your toenails?

How does it hold up when wiping down with gun oil or SBGO?

Zane71464 · 07-30-2012, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by TheGunClinger

Not too shabby! Did you come up with this idea whilst doing your toenails?

How does it hold up when wiping down with gun oil or SBGO?

...nope, didnt come to mind while I was haveing at the toenails,

but...
Right now, this is my carry gun and have shot, cleaned lord knows how many times over and the finger-toenail polish is hanging in there!

I was thinking about that this evening as I was wipeing it down (SBGO) and was thinking, "when will it have to be re-done?"
So far, so good!

Zane71464 · 07-30-2012, 07:20 PM

...even (just for the heck of it) used Hoppe's #9 to wipe the top down as I did a bit of sweating today...and then the SBGO.

07-24-2012, 12:53 AM	#1
Zane71464 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ohio NRA Member Contributor Posts: 5,415	Fingernail polish inlay... Yeah I know, a Glock. But I found or tried a cheaper way to do some inlay on the lettering of my Glock -vs- the Gold inlay and alot cheaper. And so far after a couple a weeks, it's staying in the lettering and stamps. I took some non-acetone polish remover and wiped the area down to get rid of any oil(s) and painted the area with Gold/Glitter finger nail polish. Let it set til dry and then wiped off the excess with the non-acetone. Also done it to my older single six. Done both on all the lettering. (pic of the Glock) Attached Images __________________ Two Words; "Simple Man", song by Charlie Daniels sums up my thoughts on a "few things"! -->

07-24-2012, 08:39 AM	#2
todd51 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Central, Ohio Contributor Posts: 2,595	Re: Fingernail polish inlay... Nice photo Dale. I like the looks of the gold in the lettering. Those Glocks need all the help they can get in the looks department. I did something similar to the round count numbering on my Glock mags. so I could keep them separated from other folks mags. I used Testors hobby enamel but didn't let it dry completely. I like your idea of the finger nail polish better. I have used the finger nail polish on front sights and it is holding up well on some other guns. __________________ Retired Praefectus Vigilum NRA Endowment Member

07-24-2012, 09:25 AM	#3
Zane71464 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ohio NRA Member Contributor Posts: 5,415	Re: Fingernail polish inlay... Thanks Todd, and yeap, they do need something to help! lol That is a GREAT idea with the mags!!! Never crossed my mind and the last time me and a friend had the Glocks out, I had to watch to keep from getting them mixed. I will do that with mine and thanks for the idea! I havent tried the nail polish on "plastic" yet and was a bit hesitant, but on the mags... GREAT idea! __________________ Two Words; "Simple Man", song by Charlie Daniels sums up my thoughts on a "few things"!

07-24-2012, 09:28 AM	#4
Zane71464 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ohio NRA Member Contributor Posts: 5,415	Re: Fingernail polish inlay... ...and one thing you may already know with the paddle holsters, is SBGO makes'em come out alot better. A friend of mine was complaining about how they came out and I had the top of my slide coated with the SBGO and always do and it does make a difference. __________________ Two Words; "Simple Man", song by Charlie Daniels sums up my thoughts on a "few things"!

07-24-2012, 11:40 AM	#5
skullfr Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Beaumont,Texas Posts: 902	Re: Fingernail polish inlay... good looking job __________________ If Ya cant stand up stand out There is no atheist in a foxhole Psalms 144:1 Blessed be the Lord my strength,which teacheth my hand to war and my fingers to fight

07-24-2012, 02:15 PM	#6
todd51 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Central, Ohio Contributor Posts: 2,595	Re: Fingernail polish inlay... I'll try the SBGO on the holster, thanks. __________________ Retired Praefectus Vigilum NRA Endowment Member

07-24-2012, 03:20 PM	#7
aa1911 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 3,122	Re: Fingernail polish inlay... Sweet! I use paint markers to number every single magazine I own; if one has a problem, I can remember the number to weed it out later and also keeps from mixing up mags with my cohorts, especially our 15rd Glock mags. http://www.staples.com/uni-Paint-Mar...s:500926:63601 Don't think the paint pen would hold up very long in the lettering though, at least not as well as the polish. Cool trick! __________________ "Loud noises don't end gunfights.... well placed shots do."

07-25-2012, 08:05 PM	#9
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,407	Re: Fingernail polish inlay... get some lime green and you could say its a zombie gun __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

07-25-2012, 08:32 PM	#10
76Highboy Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Meridian, Idaho Contributor Posts: 7,094	Re: Fingernail polish inlay... Purple would sure be pretty.

07-26-2012, 09:27 AM	#12
bakerconch V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: North Florida Posts: 259	Re: Fingernail polish inlay... Great idea!

07-28-2012, 12:45 AM	#13
jeffadaklin V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: SC Posts: 137	Re: Fingernail polish inlay... Numbering the mags like that, good ides. I put a piece of duct tape on the bottom and number them. Your way would look much better. __________________ Ephesians 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

07-30-2012, 03:39 PM	#15
TheGunClinger Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SW Florida Contributor Posts: 2,401	Re: Fingernail polish inlay... Not too shabby! Did you come up with this idea whilst doing your toenails? How does it hold up when wiping down with gun oil or SBGO? __________________ New England Patriots Rule Next year.

07-30-2012, 07:20 PM	#17
Zane71464 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ohio NRA Member Contributor Posts: 5,415	Re: Fingernail polish inlay... ...even (just for the heck of it) used Hoppe's #9 to wipe the top down as I did a bit of sweating today...and then the SBGO. __________________ Two Words; "Simple Man", song by Charlie Daniels sums up my thoughts on a "few things"!