Painting Punched Numbers

shadow91110 · Feb 28, 2019

Hey everyone,

I'm making a QC fixture in aluminum which has a bunch of 1/8" punched numbers, letters, etc stamped into it.
What's the best way to highlight them against the rest of the aluminum? Right now they are pretty indistinguishable.

Thanks

plastikdreams · Feb 28, 2019

Dykem works well

mountie · Feb 28, 2019

Some good suggestions in this thread: Re-Inking Engraved Machine Dials

shadow91110 · Feb 28, 2019

Awesome, I tried finding a thread like that but didn't have any luck. I'm sure there will be something good in there.

Mtndew · Feb 28, 2019

annodize the part then engrave the numbers.

bhigdog · Feb 28, 2019

Paint stick in color of your choice............Bob

rons · Feb 28, 2019

- The old fashioned way, painting by brush.
- Using a stencil with a air brush. Then wipe away the over-spray with cloth and lacquer thinner.

Two part paint will cure in a few days to a week.

Bill D · Feb 28, 2019

I believe the correct paint is sold to be used for stove knobs. Search for that
Bil lD.

Ray Behner · Feb 28, 2019

bhigdog said:
Paint stick in color of your choice............Bob

Yup, that's what I use. It's called: Lacquer-Stik....McMaster-Carr
Look at my avatar. It's filled with it.

Mram10 · Feb 28, 2019

1. I thin enamel and scrub into stamps with a small paint brush.
2. I then scrape over the top with a business card.
3. Let dry then use a rag wrapped around a flat object with just a little thinner. NOT too much!

Bill D · Feb 28, 2019

Crayola crayon was recommended here. Warm part to body temp or higher before rubbing it in/on.
Bill D

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