Bezel insert paint on Explorer II

[cala]

Hi Folks, any suggestions on how to repaint the black bezel insert numbers on my Explorer II ? What paint should be used? Any suggestions in appreciated.

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[Macarone]

In the past I used testors enamel found at local hobby shop.


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[cala]

In the past I used testors enamel found at local hobby shop.


Come on, now.
I hear you're feeling down.
Well I can ease your pain,
Get you on your feet again.

Thanks, is that a marker like this: Testors Enamel Paint Marker-Gloss Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008CVNTL6..._YutlCbDSQFZ95



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[Macarone]

I’d go with the small bottle and paint brush for better results


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[KJ2020]

Buy some thinner also, get a little ceramic bowl. Mix a small amount of paint and thinner together in a ratio of 4 drops thinner to 1 drop paint. Dip your brush into the mix, dab it on a piece of paper to drain away excess then dab the brush into a numeral cutout. The mix will run to the cutout limits, aid it along with the brush gently. Fill up the marker spaces. The thinner will evaporate out and leave you with very smooth level markers. Use a damp (not dripping) q-tip with alcohol to clean up excess on the insert surface before it dries. Don't let alcohol get into the cutouts. If some dries do the same but use thinner or acetone (goof off)
Do more coats til you're satisfied with it. Keep stirring your mix as you work. About a teaspoon of mix will do all the cutouts.

[cala]

Buy some thinner also, get a little ceramic bowl. Mix a small amount of paint and thinner together in a ratio of 4 drops thinner to 1 drop paint. Dip your brush into the mix, dab it on a piece of paper to drain away excess then dab the brush into a numeral cutout. The mix will run to the cutout limits, aid it along with the brush gently. Fill up the marker spaces. The thinner will evaporate out and leave you with very smooth level markers. Use a damp (not dripping) q-tip with alcohol to clean up excess on the insert surface before it dries. Don't let alcohol get into the cutouts. If some dries do the same but use thinner or acetone (goof off)
Do more coats til you're satisfied with it. Keep stirring your mix as you work. About a teaspoon of mix will do all the cutouts.

Absolutely amazing! You rock. I really appreciate the detailed explanation. I will follow each step carefully.

Happy new year to you!

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[cala]

Buy some thinner also, get a little ceramic bowl. Mix a small amount of paint and thinner together in a ratio of 4 drops thinner to 1 drop paint. Dip your brush into the mix, dab it on a piece of paper to drain away excess then dab the brush into a numeral cutout. The mix will run to the cutout limits, aid it along with the brush gently. Fill up the marker spaces. The thinner will evaporate out and leave you with very smooth level markers. Use a damp (not dripping) q-tip with alcohol to clean up excess on the insert surface before it dries. Don't let alcohol get into the cutouts. If some dries do the same but use thinner or acetone (goof off)
Do more coats til you're satisfied with it. Keep stirring your mix as you work. About a teaspoon of mix will do all the cutouts.

Thanks once again, I've followed your instructions and I must say that I am very satisfied with the results:

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[KJ2020]

Thanks once again, I've followed your instructions and I must say that I am very satisfied with the results:

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That looks awesome bro, good as new.

[TYL88]

Could u send more pics on it bro?
Im thinking of doing it also. Are they waterproof? And do the paint smudge easily after undone em?

Thanks bro! @cala

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And also which testor paint color did u use?

[cala]

Could u send more pics on it bro?
Im thinking of doing it also. Are they waterproof? And do the paint smudge easily after undone em?

Thanks bro! @cala

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And also which testor paint color did u use?

If you use the instructions outlined above, you should have no problem cleaning the excess before it dries. Once it dries, I wont smudge. I am very satisfied and paint still holding strong inside the markers. I had to do many times, as I wanted to look perfect. Just take your time and use a very thin / small paint brush.

[TYL88]

How is the color of the black paint, is it matte or glossy? And what do u use to clean off the excess before it dries up? Yours looks really good bro! Well done! @cala

[cala]

How is the color of the black paint, is it matte or glossy? And what do u use to clean off the excess before it dries up? Yours looks really good bro! Well done! @cala

Paper towel to clean off excess. Paint is glossy, very similar to one that comes from factory. Use Testors enamel paint as outlined in the post.

[TYL88]

Thanks for the info bro! Will def try it out. Hopefully it turns out as nice as yours!

[cala]

Thanks for the info bro! Will def try it out. Hopefully it turns out as nice as yours!

Thanks and good luck!

[capice]

nice job bro, looking really good.....

[candlebarium22]

All my numerals faded away when I washed this Noob with soap.

Got a Molotov tip and some rubbing alcohol.

Painted numerals with Molotov.

Then used a thicc piece of flat paper and applied a thin layer of rubbing alcohol into the paper.

Wiped the excess paint off using the flat side of the paper.

Done!

Note: I'm still working on perfecting my craft. Takes several layers. Using waterproof paint is a better idea though, more time consuming but more resilient.



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[candlebarium22]

Getting better! Paper edges are smudged with paint but it looks good for the money!

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[daytonadragon]

The black looks to flat it needs to be more glossy,

[candlebarium22]

The black looks to flat it needs to be more glossy,

Noted! So the paint mentioned initially would do the trick instead of Molotov, it seems.

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