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October 18, 2001, 11:28 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: July 17, 2001
Location: NM
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Replacing White Dots
What is the material in the white dots on handgun sights and how do you replace it?
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October 18, 2001, 01:33 PM
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Member In Memoriam
Join Date: March 17, 1999
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Unless you have some kind of super duper night sights, it's just paint. You can remove it with any kind of scraper that won't damage the metal, and replace it with whatever color you like, or nothing. Or just paint over it. Don't use paint remover, as it may harm the bluing or the metal.
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October 18, 2001, 10:24 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 31, 1999
Location: Exiled, Fetid Swamp, DC
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a couple of guys have reported great results with liquid porcelin repair
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October 19, 2001, 11:49 AM
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Join Date: March 28, 2000
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I pick out what remains of the dot with a dental pick. Degrease it with solvent. Then dip a pin in some white paint and apply it to the site. I got the small jar of paint from a hobby shot, but I suspect you could use simple white housepaint as well.
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