Tint epoxy??

[Pofoo]

I have a 1950's pistol that has a open crack in one of the plastic grips. It doesn't look like I could glue it shut, so I think I will use some clear epoxy to fill it in and possibly stop it from spreading.
What to use to tint it walnut color?
Would model air plane paint work?
Other options?

[Toxic Shock]

What make and model of pistol is it? Replacement grips may be available.

[hermosabeach]

A common technique with wood working is to use fine or ultra fine sanding dust


You save the dust when sanding the stock. Little holes can be filled with finish and the dust.


I would be inclined to try to add a plastic dust into the epoxy for the repair.



Can you post pictures of both sides of the grip?


IBBCO is a free image hosting site if you don’t have an Imgur account

[Garv]

There are epoxy resin pigments.
There are also brown epoxies.
Might take some work to match color if you are picky.

I would start with a brown epoxy (will need to be flowable) and add sanded particles as hermosa suggested.

Use an epoxy with a long work life so you have time to clean up any excess material.
Generally, the longer the work life, the stronger the material.

Something like this for a pigment, but I have not used these so test first.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/265114692601?hash=item3dba112bf9:g:qlEAAOSwarlgbLgV

[Pofoo]

Some good ideas here.

[sonofeugene]

If the grip is split and is wider/longer than it should be, you should find a way to bring the broken edges together while a strong glue is allowed to cure.

If the split is due to drying and shrinkage of the wood the grip is made from, then it should be filled, most likely, and the edges not drawn together.

We must see photos of the bad grip, and the good grip as well, to determine the course of the repair.

[Pofoo]

I think I'll check out the brown epoxy putty at HD for $6 for my plastic grip.

[ptmn]

If Brownells Acraglass is still the same, it comes with pigment to mix in with the compound. I've used their brown and when splits were along be grain, I used their black so the joint looks just like age grain

[Garv]

I think I'll check out the brown epoxy putty at HD for $6 for my plastic grip.

Might be too thick to fill if the gap is thin.

I suggest squeegeeing it in from the backside and see how it goes.