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Norme · 12-06-2021, 11:34 AM

I have a hearty dislike for the use of lacquer sticks and chalks "to enhance visibility" and to the sellers who use them. Markings can be made clearly visible by varying the angle of the lighting, as a little time spent experimenting will tell you. What do you have to lose? Digital "film" is free!
As to the claim that lacquer is easily removed, I've found that it's easy to remove most of it, but all of it can be close to impossible!
Norm

Lugerdoc · 12-06-2021, 02:48 PM

The inspector's marking to the left of the front sight blade, appears to me to be a crown/S, which was assigned to a particular inspector. TH

4 Scale · 12-20-2021, 11:41 AM

I have found that for removing material from markings (and cleaning grips) a fine but stiff brush from a better artist supply house will do the trick. Toothbrush bristles are far too corse. I have also found acetone does not seem to harm bluing, the two together have always worked.

12-06-2021, 11:34 AM	#21
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,417 Thanks: 226 Thanked 2,603 Times in 933 Posts	I have a hearty dislike for the use of lacquer sticks and chalks "to enhance visibility" and to the sellers who use them. Markings can be made clearly visible by varying the angle of the lighting, as a little time spent experimenting will tell you. What do you have to lose? Digital "film" is free! As to the claim that lacquer is easily removed, I've found that it's easy to remove most of it, but all of it can be close to impossible! Norm Attached Thumbnails

12-06-2021, 02:48 PM	#22
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 736 Times in 483 Posts	The inspector's marking to the left of the front sight blade, appears to me to be a crown/S, which was assigned to a particular inspector. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 [email protected]

12-20-2021, 11:41 AM	#23
4 Scale User Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 544 Thanks: 194 Thanked 489 Times in 251 Posts	I have found that for removing material from markings (and cleaning grips) a fine but stiff brush from a better artist supply house will do the trick. Toothbrush bristles are far too corse. I have also found acetone does not seem to harm bluing, the two together have always worked.