Webley restoration - lettering.

[PaulR]

Let's take for example a Webley Senior pistol.

It is possible to reblue to a superb standard.

My question, however, is what is the process you need to go through to restore all of the original white lettering to a similar standard?

[flatrajectory]

Let's take for example a Webley Senior pistol.

It is possible to reblue to a superb standard.

My question, however, is what is the process you need to go through to restore all of the original white lettering to a similar standard?

Providing the lettering has not been rubbed away by excessive polishing.........What I do is sread white paint liberally over the lettering and surrounding area,then wipe off the excess leaving the stamped lettering full of white paint,then leave to dry.
Pete.

[trevor1]

Use TWINK-easier to remove when you are experimenting.

[gingernut]

You will see some alarming things if you search Twink ,Trevor.
What is the product you mention?

[Aimstraight]

Providing the lettering has not been rubbed away by excessive polishing.........What I do is sread white paint liberally over the lettering and surrounding area,then wipe off the excess leaving the stamped lettering full of white paint,then leave to dry.
Pete.

I wondered if that would work but was not sure whether the excess paint would mess up/compromise the blueing, but guess not if wiped off promptly.

[Troubledshooter]

Try Tipp-ex.

[flatrajectory]

I wondered if that would work but was not sure whether the excess paint would mess up/compromise the blueing, but guess not if wiped off promptly.

No, no problem it wipes of the blued steel easily......even better if you wipe it over with an oily rag first.
I use white emulsion as it dries quicker than gloss.
Pete.

[gingernut]

Now I know why I kept that Tippex I found last week.
As far as emulsion is concerned I usually find that on the stocks of old guns I buy.
Now I know why Pete.
Always wondered.

[flatrajectory]

Now I know why I kept that Tippex I found last week.
As far as emulsion is concerned I usually find that on the stocks of old guns I buy.
Now I know why Pete.
Always wondered.

A 2.5 litre tin does go a long way.......

[lodmoor]

Oh dear, why do it? Just find a specimen that has it already, never restore unless it is desperate!

[Aimstraight]

No, no problem it wipes of the blued steel easily......even better if you wipe it over with an oily rag first.
I use white emulsion as it dries quicker than gloss.
Pete.

Good tip, that should come off the cylinder far easier than gloss.

I do not mind seeing the 'occasional' restored pistol, especially if it means it will get used, enjoyed and not forgotten about (or worse still be disposed of).

[PaulR]

Thanks for the information - I hadn't realised it was that "easy"!