Gold filling for gravestone.

[Iain]

I've been to the cemetery this week and noticed that the gold colouring on the headstone writing has faded or eroded away. My wife's family can't really afford to have it professionally restored at the moment so i'd like to see if I could restore it myself. Is there a gold coloured filling available which will last a while and can be used outdoors?

 

Thanks chaps.

 

Iain

[ANDY]

i would say gold enamel paint should be fine, homebase/model shop

 

get yourself a quality weeny paint brush too, if you get a thin one with long bristles it will help with straight lines

 

clean out old flakey gold with a wire brush to get a good purchace for new paint

[Iain]

Andy,

 

Thank you very much for that advice. I'll give it my best shot and let you know how I get on with it.

 

 

Iain

[Michael]

Over on the uksignboards forum they talk about an exterior enamel called oneshot.Most seem to use,recommend and rate very highly.