How to Use a Brownells Lacquer-Stik

Firearm collectors sometimes need to check serial numbers and etchings found on a weapon's gun metal. Due to corrosion, age and overall use, these etchings and stamps on the metal become hard to read, or filled in with grease and grime. Brownell's Lacquer-Stik is made to clean the etchings and serial numbers on the gun metal, making it easier to read. Application takes a scant few moments, allowing you a better view of the markings.

Things You'll Need

  • Chamois cloth
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Instructions

    • 1

      Remove the cap from the tube of Lacquer-Stik. Push on the bottom of the tube to push a small quantity of the stick up out of the tube. For most etchings, push the stick up approximately 1/2-inch above the tube container.

    • 2

      Rub the Lacquer-Stik over the serial number or etched markings on the firearm. Push and rub it on like a crayon.

    • 3

      Wipe off excess material on the gun metal with the chamois cloth.

    • 4

      Look over the etchings and see if they are readable. If not, wipe down the gun metal where the Lacquer-Stik was applied and make another application. Wipe off the excess and read the markings.