I have had my gun for 3 yrs. It has shown a lot of worn on the slide. I decided to paint it with this type of paint from Walmart.
It gave it a shine and left a nice texture on it for me to get a better grip on the slide.
It looks like a new gun.
I repaint the sights as well. I am going to get a red paint marker and use it for my front site so it will be easier to line it up with the iron sites .
Looks great, well done!
Nicely done, JF.
Yes, good brand to use for touching up stuff around the house. Never thought of using for my firearms.
thanks for sharing. I have a weekend project now.
LOOKāS GOOD BRUH!
Only one thing wrong?
You over sprayed and the āserial numberā is now covered
so the āATFā canāt read itā¦NICE GOING! 
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Looks nice. Please keep us updated on possible issues from heat, solvents, holster wear, etc.
For the front sight, I once used some kind of fluorescent nail foolish I borrowed from my daughter. It didnāt turn out the way I expected.
I didnāt overpaint the serial number I just took my photo app and blurred it out..
I didnāt want my gun with the serial number out there in public
I KNOW BRUH! Just a bit O leg pullin! SHEESH! 
Bright yellow and lime green polish work great. Secret is preparation and application technique. First make sure all of the old color has been thoroughly removed. Next clean with denatured alcohol or acetone, then give a final wipe with a cotton swab dampened with DI water. Allow to air dry overnight. Next the hard partā¦using a toothpick build up a mound of your favorite color using microdots of the polish. Dry for 10 -12 hours under a 60w incandescent bulb, keeping the bulb 2 - 4 inches from the sight, and the sight parallel to the floor. Be verrrry careful when cleaning your firearm in the futureā¦solvent or oil will ruin all your hard work. Or just buy some new sights.
Thanks for the insight. I appreciate that. Will do be careful..
You are absolutely correct!
As an old Adhesives, Coatings & Sealers guy; it is ALWAYS the substrate! Cleaning and prep work wonders. I have actually been thinking about trying a high solid rubberized undercoating on the firearm grip. I may put Talon out of businessā¦ 
Had an old savage in 338winmag that was my āloner rifleā when i lived in AK.
Painted it black with rustoleum. Held up really well. Definitely seen more than 1 caribou, moose and bear hunts.
Easy to touch up also if need be
I did worry about not over coat the slide. You sure did pulled my leg, lol.
Iāve got several guns that have the finish worn off. Competition guns suffer the most. My solution, leave it alone. Just me, but the wear reminds me itās been used, loved and cared for. Signs of age in people and guns give them the character they deserve. Yes, it requires more care, but thatās true of anything as it gets older. Iād rather you say, itās seen a lot of use, rather than, donāt you ever use that thing!
U are right. I completely agree with you. I wish I could paint myself young again, I am 50, lol. To have that new appeal look is just for my pride.
Youngster. Not even dry behind the ears yet.
Iām cominā up hard and heavy on 63 (Don102 is even older) and I wish I was 50 again.
Maybe we should start a new thread just covering paint jobs. Cera coating, powder coating, rattle cans, re-blueing - that sort of thing. It seems to be fairly common and there are already several examples scattered around on the forum.
Oh, to be 63 againā¦
This is supposed to be a paint my slide thread. Shut the f*** up with this long and boring discussion about old age please.
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