On Sun, 16 Jan 2000 clintonr@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> There are special "lacquer sticks" made just for the purpose (priced
> accordingly!) of filling in the letters of lenses and cameras -- you
> just rub the stick across the letters, filling the depression with
> lacquer. Then you wipe off the excess with a tissue. You might check
> with Fargo for them.
I use a very simple and inexpensive way to fill in the grooves. Pick
up a small bottle of white paint that's used for painting models. In
North America Testors paint can be found everywhere for about $1. Apply
a small drop of the paint on one of the letters/numbers using a needle.
Use a Q-tip soaked in methanol to gently wipe the excess paint off by
rotating the Q-tip as you drag it across the letter/number. You may have
to do this several times, each time using a new Q-tip. Enough paint will
be left in the groove that it will leave a nice bright and crisp image.
Only do one letter/number at a time or the excess paint will be difficult
to get off.
-mark
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