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rji2goleez wrote:
Really nice job and I'm quite interested in this. Question! Looking at the image above with the multiple layers of yellow. How do you clean the non-number area without smearing or ruining the numbered area? How difficult is it to get such perfect results?
Carefully mask off all areas you don’t want painted. Thorough masking will make the painting process much easier. Use a microfiber cloth (or any cloth) to clean up any excess paint that gets outside the engraving. After removing the blue tape, clean up any remaining paint. You may be surprised at how easily the paint comes off, leaving no residue. Be cautious to avoid smudging the new paint onto areas you want to keep unpainted.
If you make a mistake, acetone can quickly remove it. However, if you wait more than 10 minutes, the paint will set and become difficult to remove. Using acetone may remove all the paint from the engraving, leaving it black. If that happens, you can always repaint it.
It's actually a very simple task and takes just 5-10 minutes from start to finish. With Cosina lenses, you don't need to remove the existing paint -- just paint right over it. 
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Maybe the CV 50/2 APO will be next.