Re-painting the numbers on a adjustable razor

[LMAN007]

Could someone tell me what is the best way to "RE-PAINT" the numbers on any adjustable razor?
Thanks

 

[King camp]

dab some tremclad or model paint over the numbers then wipe it off with a rag just don't get it in the knurling

 

[Big_OC]

dab some tremclad or model paint over the numbers then wipe it off with a rag just don't get it in the knurling

+1

 

[Graybeard57]

Testor makes fine point paint pens that you can use to apply in the numbers, then wipe off any excess as described above.

 

[mikelz777]

Here's a video of a guy doing it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdjXSrRr-I0

 

[mistercitizen]

I couldn't believe how easy it was when I finally tried it on my Black Beauty. Made the numbers look brand new.

Ben

 

[k1200ltc]

Here is another technique that may work for you.

Use a common crayon of the color you want for the lettering. "Color" it into the numbers so that they are 'full' to the top, then hit the numbers with a flame from a lighter or match to melt the crayon so it fills and levels. After it cools, buff with a soft cloth to remove any overage.

 

[Nxspam]

I'll be doing the same thing soon. I've been recommended one of those touch up pens used for repairing scratches on a cars body work.

 

[LMAN007]

I have to go to my eye doctor after viewing that viedo. 4 minutes and 20 seconds of blur!

 

[LMAN007]

I believe a crayon is mostly wax, so after doing what you say, I would be afraid the wax would come out of the numbers after washing the razor off with hot water x amount of times.

 

[LMAN007]

Here is another technique that may work for you.

Use a common crayon of the color you want for the lettering. "Color" it into the numbers so that they are 'full' to the top, then hit the numbers with a flame from a lighter or match to melt the crayon so it fills and levels. After it cools, buff with a soft cloth to remove any overage.

I believe crayons are mostly wax, so if I did the technique you mentioned I would be afraid the wax would come out of the numbers after washing the razor "x" amount of times in hot water.

 

[garyg]

There are pens for filling in the numbers /letters on golf clubs, or you might keep it simple and use a sharpie, which holds up pretty well on golf balls that get wet & hit ..

 

[packet]

When I used to work as an engraver we would fill the engravings on our brass plaques with acrylic model paint, wait for it to dry, then gently wipe the excess paint off the surface with a rag soaked in diluted methylated spirits (approximately two parts water to one part metho).

 

[stvsctt]

I have done this with plastic model kits, use enamel model paint, let the paint flow into the numbers, leave to dry for an hour or so then run a moistened cotton bud over the top.

 

[dimbulb71]

I couldn't believe how easy it was when I finally tried it on my Black Beauty. Made the numbers look brand new.

Ben

+1 I did this too with a Black Beauty I recieved, Looks like new.

 

[mcdidher]

Thanks for the tips. I see a project in my future...

 

[Gary H]

I am a pro at doing this now. My method. Black testors paint, shake it up, grab a qtip dab it in the paint I mean really dab it good, lay the qtip on the number, what you have now is a large dot of paint on the number so much you should not be able to see the number. Wait 10 seconds then with yor index finger swipe the drop of paint away. After the swipe dip a new qtip in nail polish remover a light dip then while the paint is wet remove the light film of paint there should not be much. You do not have to wait for the paint to dry before moving to the next number. I posted a video in discussions showing this method.

 

[jasonb8736]

I am a pro at doing this now. My method. Black testors paint, shake it up, grab a qtip dab it in the paint I mean really dab it good, lay the qtip on the number, what you have now is a large dot of paint on the number so much you should not be able to see the number. Wait 10 seconds then with yor index finger swipe the drop of paint away. After the swipe dip a new qtip in nail polish remover a light dip then while the paint is wet remove the light film of paint there should not be much. You do not have to wait for the paint to dry before moving to the next number. I posted a video in discussions showing this method.

Gary,

Would you mind sending me the link to your video please? I'm considering painting the numbers on my new Mergress.

Jason

 

[Mojo88]

I use a fine brush with Testors black model paint,then take a small piece of cardboard cut it into a square and use it as a squeegee. The cardboard stays flat and doesn't remove paint in the numbers while absorbing any extra paint. Just make sure you use fresh sides of cardboard, this will make sure the paint will not smear.

 

[chilliman64]

I just repainted the numbers on a fatboy with black nail polish! the little brush worked well and the clean up was very easy with nail polish remover.