DIY: how to fill engravings on lenses, cameras...

[Spyderman]

If you need to fill engravings on lens, or on a camera, this is a very simple way and it gives great results.

Use wax crayons.

There is really nothing more to say. The following picture says it all...

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=51291&stc=1&d=1193937710

[crusius]

Or, if you are willing to spend some money (less than $2 per color), you can get it as good as new, with real lacquer paint:

http://www.micro-tools.com/store/images/items/LS-KIT_l.jpg

http://www.micro-tools.com/store/item_detail.aspx?ItemCode=LS-KIT

- Cesar

[rlouzan]

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49036

[Ronald M]

The secret with Micro tools paint sticks is to full clean the old paint out with a wood toothpick. Rub over the engraving and wipe off most of the excess. After 24 hours, rub off the remaining excess

[nikonhswebmaster]

Before anyone makes fun of the crayons they are close to what was used, on many cameras. A thick wax based paint close to "oil sticks" was used. It does not spear, but simply fills the gap. It dries very hard.