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Hey guys
I have this zippo lighter that has some engraving on it, i was wondering if there was a way i could colour the engraved lettering to make it stand out more.

>> No.501158

>>501143
You know that sugru putty? Buy some and put/roll it over the lettering and it should stay in the cracks. Just wipe off the excess.

e.g. http://lifehacker.com/replace-worn-off-appliance-lettering-with-sugru-558011257

>> No.501164

Epoxy paint or Enamel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=6nmibk8OnRw&t=192

>> No.501171

>>501158
Sugru is a piece of shit product, it turns brittle and pretty much to dust after about a week

>> No.501839

modeling paint, its cheap and lasts forever

>> No.501877

>>501839
This. Humbrol modelling enamel or something. Paint over engraving, wipe off excess, bam.

>> No.501880
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501880

>not having "FUCK COMMUNISM" engraved instead

>> No.501908
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501908

If it is just for display, some India ink and a toothpick would do it.

More durable results require something made to stay on. Fingernail paint comes to mind, tough as nails.

That, I say, that's a joke, son.

>> No.502040

>>501877
This. Try to paint over the letters and wipe excess paint off.

>> No.503527

/k/ommandoes use nail polish of desire color to make lettering more noticeable


>I almost wrote "pop" instead of "more noticeable"

a-am I gay?

>> No.503529

A lot of people color in the letters stamped on the side of their Glock pistols so its not as gay as you would think.

>> No.503543

SPOILER HASSAN DIES.

>> No.503580

>>503527
Pop is used in the graffiti community to describe if something is outstanding enough. I'd say you're pretty straight, son. Unless you like it up the bum.

On OP's problem, i'm with everyone else:
>Enamel paint and wipe off with a rag (while wet)
or
>Nail varnish and wipe off with a rag (while wet)

>> No.503871

>>501880
I got one of my groomsmen a lighter like that.

>> No.504083

>>501171
>Sugru is a piece of shit product
Yeah listen to this guy, he knows better than the 1000s of satisfied customers worldwide!

>it turns brittle and pretty much to dust after about a week
Pics or it didn't happen.

>> No.504087

>>501143
If you want the quick-and-dirty way, just get a permanent marker and go over all the lettering with it, then wipe off the excess on the upper surface.

Enamel would be better (longer-lasting) effect but it's harder to get it to look just 'so' on shallow engraved lines.

>> No.504146

I don't really know much about it but would acid etching work? I have a similar job I want to do and that's one of the options in my head right now.

>> No.504469 [DELETED] 

>>501143
That quote is from a really good book though.

>> No.504493

>>501839
Yup!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdjXSrRr-I0
Same principle, except a zippo instead of a safety razor. Stuff should look great for years... but if you're paranoid i guess you could do a clear coat too(Just wipe it off after a few seconds so it does not dry on the metal, since that would turn it hazy)

>> No.504526

>>503543
SPOILER HASSAN GETS RAPED

>> No.504531

>>504526

ALSO HASSAN IS AMIR'S HALF BROTHER.