Bright Sights Sight Paint Kit

Captain Crunch · September 26th, 2006, 03:54 PM

I recently bought this 5 color sight paint kit from Brownells. It's also available direct from the manufacturer, but Brownells sells it for $5.00 less.

http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/sto...?p=1480&s=5658

http://www.brightsights.com/Merchant...uct_Code=50010

The kit consists of five vials of high visibility, non-luminous paint (white, green, yellow, orange & red), a vial of cleaning solution (for use on gun sights before applying the paint), a small artist's brush and a pointed applicator stick.

I used the green and orange colors to repaint the factory white dot sights on my Colt Commander. What a difference! My photo really doesn't do this color combination justice. In daylight, the orange front dot just naturally centers between the rear green dots and the colors are really bright, trust me.

After application, the paint dries sufficiently overnight. Full cure requires about 48 hours, according to the manufacturer. This is an excellent product and well worth the price. Caution: this paint will NOT wash out of fabric, so don't spill on your favorite shirt!

tnoisaw · September 26th, 2006, 05:43 PM

Thanks Terry. I've been contimplating new sights but may try this first.

kd5nrh · September 26th, 2006, 05:52 PM

Hmm...I'm still having good results with Testors model paints in fluorescent orange and green on two different pistols. No sign of trouble from the cleaning chemicals yet, and I think I've got enough left to redo them a few hundred times if something does go wrong.

P95Carry · September 26th, 2006, 05:58 PM

I bought three colors (orange, yellow and green) from Charlie of SmartCarry - and found it very tough and lasting.

I used it for instance on my BHP Practical which had the white spots - and is now enhanced with color dots.

WJP9 · September 26th, 2006, 06:02 PM

Very nice cheap fix. I'll have to pick some up.

Cliffh · September 26th, 2006, 06:57 PM

I'd asked Vang at Vang Comp's about the unpainted sights on my 642 after he'd finished the trigger job, was thinking of having him paint them before taking it home.

Instead, he suggested cleaning the area well with isopropyl alcohol, then painting the sight(s) with nail polish. I've been carrying it in a pocket holster for over a month & drawn it approx. 75 times now with no sign of the nail polish wearing off.

NevJohn · September 26th, 2006, 07:56 PM

I have used that product, as Terry has, using the same color scheme and it works very well for me.

I just couldnt see the white dots, but sure can pick out the sights now. I picked up my Orange & Green bottles up in Tacoma this spring, when I was at my property up there. Found a very nice gun shop on Pacific Ave. I dont know if SportCo in Fife has the same products. Never saw any here in Las Vegas, at any gun shop nor at the gun shows. Never tried the wife's nail polish, but of course, she isnt into GOTHIC colors, ha..

John

LenS · September 26th, 2006, 11:08 PM

I've been using Bright Sights for years now on a number of handguns. Even a factory armorer from H&K was impressed with them on my USPc. I need to do some more guns with it.

.45acp · September 26th, 2006, 11:29 PM

Tried it but I personally think nail polish holds up much better.

September 26th, 2006, 05:43 PM	#2
tnoisaw Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Montana Posts: 205	Thanks Terry. I've been contimplating new sights but may try this first. __________________ Don't be a fool and die for your country. Let the other sonofabitch die for his. George S. Patton

September 26th, 2006, 05:58 PM	#4
P95Carry Assistant Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South West PA Posts: 25,407	I bought three colors (orange, yellow and green) from Charlie of SmartCarry - and found it very tough and lasting. I used it for instance on my BHP Practical which had the white spots - and is now enhanced with color dots. __________________ Chris - P95 NRA Certified Instructor & NRA Life Member. "To own a gun and assume that you are armed is like owning a piano and assuming that you are a musician!." If a BG dies as the result of pointing a gun at me, then he has merely succumbed to an occupational hazard of being a thug

September 26th, 2006, 06:02 PM	#5
WJP9 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 764	Very nice cheap fix. I'll have to pick some up. __________________ -Bill "I don't step aside. I step up." -Vic Mackey, THE SHIELD.

September 26th, 2006, 07:56 PM	#7
NevJohn Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: N. Las Vegas, NV Posts: 210	I have used that product, as Terry has, using the same color scheme and it works very well for me. I just couldnt see the white dots, but sure can pick out the sights now. I picked up my Orange & Green bottles up in Tacoma this spring, when I was at my property up there. Found a very nice gun shop on Pacific Ave. I dont know if SportCo in Fife has the same products. Never saw any here in Las Vegas, at any gun shop nor at the gun shows. Never tried the wife's nail polish, but of course, she isnt into GOTHIC colors, ha.. John __________________ John XD40 Service S&W638 Airweight .38 Kahr CW9 Hi-Point 995 Carbine

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September 26th, 2006, 05:52 PM	#3
kd5nrh Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 245	Hmm...I'm still having good results with Testors model paints in fluorescent orange and green on two different pistols. No sign of trouble from the cleaning chemicals yet, and I think I've got enough left to redo them a few hundred times if something does go wrong.

September 26th, 2006, 06:57 PM	#6
Cliffh Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Az Posts: 80	I'd asked Vang at Vang Comp's about the unpainted sights on my 642 after he'd finished the trigger job, was thinking of having him paint them before taking it home. Instead, he suggested cleaning the area well with isopropyl alcohol, then painting the sight(s) with nail polish. I've been carrying it in a pocket holster for over a month & drawn it approx. 75 times now with no sign of the nail polish wearing off.

September 26th, 2006, 11:08 PM	#8
LenS Distinguished Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: US Posts: 1,348	I've been using Bright Sights for years now on a number of handguns. Even a factory armorer from H&K was impressed with them on my USPc. I need to do some more guns with it.

September 26th, 2006, 11:29 PM	#9
.45acp Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 564	Tried it but I personally think nail polish holds up much better.