Renewing the lettering on a gravestone!

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I would like to touch up the lettering on the headstone on my father's grave. The lettering is painted and I had it touched up by company, who supply gravestones, when my mother's ashes were added to the grave about 12 years ago. It was quite costly and I wondered if I could do it myself with some masonry paint. I was planning on checking with our local council to see if I was going to be allowed to do this before I head to the DIY store. I am assuming that masonry paint will be okay on a granite headstone ( not polished) as it is suitable for houses. Anyone any advice. Thanks.

Take_it_like_a_man,_sonny

Used Hummel Enamel Paint on Mums!

pigpen

slop enamel paint on and sand off any excess or where you have gone over the edges.. that is literally all they do! .. Finest grade sandpaper you can get

hardpressed

I wouldn't bother asking the council, there's bound to be some daft regulation that means it can only be done by a stone mason at a vastly inflated price. Just do it.

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Thanks for the suggestions. I realise now I have probably posted this in the wrong forum. I will get the hang of this forum business yet. Thank you for being so tolerant!