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TCW · November 28, 2001, 02:10 AM

Hi,
I bought a jar of Testors enamel Fluorescent orange model paint for the front sight of my 870 (rifle sighted). Right now it is just silver metal. I want this paint to last...Is there any kind of preparation I should do to the metal? Priming? Cleaning? Post-paint-coating?

Thanks!
TCW

November 28, 2001, 02:10 AM	#1
TCW Senior Member Join Date: May 10, 2000 Location: PRK Posts: 430	Re-painting the front sight on an 870... Hi, I bought a jar of Testors enamel Fluorescent orange model paint for the front sight of my 870 (rifle sighted). Right now it is just silver metal. I want this paint to last...Is there any kind of preparation I should do to the metal? Priming? Cleaning? Post-paint-coating? Thanks! TCW