WPG bag

Magnum · Post by **Magnum** » Sat Jan 25, 2003 1:50 pm

I just received my WPG repro MkVII bag and I find it superb. I have ordered LK's Raiders strap to compliment it. However, there is one thing that bothers me about the bag. It is the disc that is on the side of the bag. On all other real MkVII's that I've owned, and even on the ones in the movies, the disc was more of a balck color. Now I'm sure that coloration was just from sitting in a bin for 50 years, but is there anyway I can change the coloring on the disc to make it more screen accurate? Thanks.

Marcus Brody · Post by **Marcus Brody** » Sat Jan 25, 2003 2:33 pm

Yeah, it's called a black sharpie pen. Uh, that's probably the easiest way of making it really black.

cliffhanger · Post by **cliffhanger** » Sat Jan 25, 2003 3:44 pm

During my stint in the TN Army National Guard, we used a product called 'M-NU on our field gear to darken or refinish brass or silver, snaps, etc. It does wear off eventually, but it will stay darkened for awhile.

Actually, when no 'M-NU could be found, we used black Sharpie markers as well

. I would look at your local Army Surplus store for it. If not there, I'm not sure where one could get it.

Hope this helps.

Peace,
Cliffhanger

Indiana Texas-girl · Post by **Indiana Texas-girl** » Sat Jan 25, 2003 11:01 pm

Cliffhanger, does the M-NU rub off on clothes?

Yoda201 · Post by **Yoda201** » Sun Jan 26, 2003 10:51 am

If it is real brass, you can use brass black, it is applied and actually chemically weathers the brass. IT is used for firearms but it works wonderful! I believe the website is www.birchwood-casey.com PM me if you have questions.. Chris

Saw · Post by **Saw** » Sun Jan 26, 2003 12:04 pm

ITG,

The M-NU won't rub off on clothes, but it will stain them if it gets on there before it dries. Just be careful when using and let it dry. It doesn't take long. Afterwards, if it chips off down the road, and it will if abuses repeatedly, just re-apply.

cliffhanger · Post by **cliffhanger** » Sun Jan 26, 2003 1:54 pm

Saw wrote:ITG,

The M-NU won't rub off on clothes, but it will stain them if it gets on there before it dries. Just be careful when using and let it dry. It doesn't take long.

Yup, I stained my BDUs and even civilian clothes with it. As Saw said, just be careful with it or wear old clothes when applying it. Also, if it does wear off down the road, I don't remember it being that expensive and one bottle will last you awhile.

Peace,
Cliffhanger