First Time Back Fillig a Lower

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  • thperez1972

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    I decided to try my hand at back filling an AR lower. It wasn't too difficult. I taped off the area and used a toothpick to put some Testers model paint down. I put a drop of paint thinner on a rag and wiped off the excess. I don't think it turned out too bad. I can see around the logo where the tape was but it doesn't look too bad unless you're right up on it. I put on a second coat but didn't tape it off the second time. I used tape around the lettering and only used one coat. It's grey to match the handguard, pistol brace, and magazines. Grey means 300 BO to distinguish it from ant other caliber.

    I've heard of a number of methods, crayon, grease pen, paint pen, nail polish, but I've never tried any of them. Has anyone used this method before? How does it work longterm?

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    thperez1972

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    I may try another one with crayon then. I have a spike's tactical snowflake lower on the way because my daughter likes unicorns. It's unpainted but I know she'd like it colored.
     

    John_

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    I may try another one with crayon then. I have a spike's tactical snowflake lower on the way because my daughter likes unicorns. It's unpainted but I know she'd like it colored.

    Craziest lower I have ever seen. You can always count on Spikes to come up with something "out there". Like the one with bible verses on it.

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    FORman

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    It looks good!

    I've only used paint pens and Testors, but never had to redo anything. I use non-acetone nail polish remover, instead of thinner on painted surfaces.
     
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