Painting front sights.

[A.Quigley]

I have a couple of pistols I want to paint the front sights on. Both are flat black now. Changing sights isn't an option right now.
I've read about folks using white out but I'dlike something that will last a while. What kind of paint will last the longest?

[BorisTheSpider]

I personally use fingernail polish. I have heard of a lot of guys using model car paint as well. Depending on the sight, I may paint it with the included brush, a toothpick, or a q-tip. I usually use 2 coats of white followed by maybe 2 coats of a bright orange. That may need adjusted, depending on the color, brand, desired look, etc. Some guys cover it with a clear coat afterward. Both fingernail polish and model car paint are cheap and available in a wide variety of colors and matte or shiny effects. It just may require a little experimentation on your end.

[NCIC105]

For me model car paint and they clear coat to protect it.

You could also use powder coating. I have a friend who used this..

[alduane]

I used white automotive paint and it worked great and held up good. I recently bought some fluorescent green spray paint at Lowe's and used that. I haven't shot it yet but it looks great.

[trophyhunter]

I use high visable Bright orange,or yellow Road Construction Paint.Applying it with an Q Tip

[Capt Cook]

Fingernail polish worked fine on my Buckmark. Over a year now with several cleanings & it hasn't come off one bit.

[BigSlick]

I have used the automotive paint. The type used to fill in scratches on your car. White or yellow has worked good for me.

[jwalker3181]

I used glow paint in the white dots

[Bighouse Doc]

I wonder if Duracoat would be good for this?

-Doc

[festus]

I used glow in the dark nail polish for my ghetto fabulous night sights