G10 panel enhancement

[ladder13]

Besides the poor quality pictures, these panels are not as bright or contrasting as the pics on the net. I really do like the color scheme but feel they need a little “pop”.
Anything I can do to enhance or brighten the contrast. No photoshop .

 

[armorer951]

Not exactly a "Smithing" post, but I'll try to help anyway....

Ideally, without a program to modify the image, you'll have to get a light meter reading off of the grip panel itself in order for it to be properly exposed. Many cell phone and "point and shoot" cameras have the ability to read exposure from small areas of the photo. They can also make changes in the final image in terms of contrast, saturation, etc.

Experimenting with the lighting a bit may also help.

I use an aftermarket processor called 'Faststone' which is free and downloadable. It's not as good as Photoshop, but is very easy to use and can do simple modifications like sharpening, and changing saturation and contrast.


Carter

 

[ladder13]

As usual, I was clear as mud. I am looking to make the grips more vibrant, not the pics, with a topical treatment if possible.


Or it that the best they get being G10.

 

[bigmitty]

Cerakote should work.

 

[mckenney99]

I suspect that how prominent the colors are depends on how thick the colored layers are and how they are cut. In the case of your grips, it is pretty obvious that the black layer is the thickest and as a result the blue colored layer does not stand out as much as it might. I think your only hope is to find another set of grips with the coloration you prefer.

 

[Protocall_Design]

You might take them off and wash them with Dawn and a scrub brush. Can't hurt, might help. Don't know for sure.