How to Paint Trademarks on Airsoft Rifles

In this guide, I will show you how to "paint the trades" on your airsoft rifle. The fire selector switch indicators and the trademarks are set into the rifle, allowing for easy painting. It is easier than it looks and with these steps, you can have a professional looking trademark on your airsoft rifle!

Step One: First, you will need to obtain the necessary products. You will need white acrylic paint, Elmer's "Sticky Out," a very fine paintbrush, cotton swabs, and paper towels/tissues. The "Sticky Out" can most likely be replaced with any adhesive remover. I find that it works the best.

Step Two: Prepare the rifle for painting. Take a paper towel or tissue and put a small amount of "Sticky Out" on it. Now rub over the area to be pained. Wipe over the entire area in and around the inset of the trademarks/fire selector switch indicator. This is to clean ay dirt or dust off of the painting area. Wipe the area wit ha try paper towel and let it totally dry.

Step Three: Get a small drip of paint out onto a paper towel. The drip should be no larger than an airsoft bb. Dab the paintbrush in the paint. You only need a very small amount. Now brush the paint lightly over the entire trademark. Do not use too much paint here, but be sure to cover the whole thing.

Step Four: Take a clean paper towel and wrap it around your finger so that the pad of your index finger is covered. Now hold it over the bottle of "Sticky Out" and turn it over to get a decent amount on the paper towel. Now lightly wipe over the painted trademark. Do not press too hard or you will remove all of the paint. The idea here is to wipe the excess off of the top while leaving paint inside the crevice of the trademark.

Step Five: Dab a cotton swab into the "Sticky Out." Use this to remove any extra paint around the trademark. Again, be sure not to press to hard on the paint, as you do not want to wipe it out of the trademark crevice.

Step Six: Be sure there is no excess paint on or around the trademark. At this point, it should look how you want it to look. Allow this to dry overnight. Repeat these steps for any other trademarks or fore selector switch indicators.

When done correctly, the trademark should look like a professionally painted body, adding a cool look and value to your airsoft piece.