How To Replace "red Dot" Safety Indicator

doctorj · August 28, 2002, 06:31 PM

My cleaning solvent has taken off the red paint from the safety dot on my SW 469 9mm. What can I use to paint it again?

Dfariswheel · August 28, 2002, 09:20 PM

Quick and easy fix is model airplane paint from WalMart or wherever. More lasting fix, is some Rustoleum Red paint, but I hate to buy that much for 1 drop of paint.

spleenandideal · August 28, 2002, 10:34 PM

I fully de-greased my gun first, then used some auto touch-up paint that I had for my car. Did this two years ago and it still looks good.

DMK · September 3, 2002, 11:59 AM

I've used red engine paint with good success. It's very resistant to heat and harsh chemicals.

I just sprayed a pit in a soda cap and dabbed it on with a cardboard match stick.

It's good if you have it laying around like I did. However, it's kind of pricy and probably not worth buying a whole spray can just for a little dot. Perhaps you can find a friend or neighbor who's a gearhead.

August 28, 2002, 06:31 PM	#1
doctorj Member Join Date: May 23, 2000 Location: Wilmington, Delaware, USA Posts: 36	How To Replace "red Dot" Safety Indicator My cleaning solvent has taken off the red paint from the safety dot on my SW 469 9mm. What can I use to paint it again? __________________ I wouldn't hurt thee for the world, but thou art standing where I intend to shoot. [Quaker warning]

August 28, 2002, 10:34 PM	#3
spleenandideal Senior Member Join Date: December 2, 1998 Location: I-77, USA Posts: 522	I fully de-greased my gun first, then used some auto touch-up paint that I had for my car. Did this two years ago and it still looks good. __________________ "Be mindful of the living force" 'spleenandideal' here is 'agony' everywhere else....

September 3, 2002, 11:59 AM	#4
DMK Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2001 Location: Over the hills and far, far away Posts: 3,206	I've used red engine paint with good success. It's very resistant to heat and harsh chemicals. I just sprayed a pit in a soda cap and dabbed it on with a cardboard match stick. It's good if you have it laying around like I did. However, it's kind of pricy and probably not worth buying a whole spray can just for a little dot. Perhaps you can find a friend or neighbor who's a gearhead. __________________ - Homeland Security begins at home: Support your Second Amendment - www.gunowners.org - www.saf.org - act.nraila.org - www.grnc.org

August 28, 2002, 09:20 PM	#2
Dfariswheel Senior Member Join Date: May 4, 2001 Posts: 7,478	Quick and easy fix is model airplane paint from WalMart or wherever. More lasting fix, is some Rustoleum Red paint, but I hate to buy that much for 1 drop of paint.