Mike C Posted October 30, 2022 Report Share Posted October 30, 2022 This relates to a Sightron Siii 10-50x60 with exposed tactical turrets with orangey/brown etched markings, but I know there are other Sightron models that use this same colour for marking. I find the markings nigh impossible to see most of the time especially as they are on a black background. So without buying a new set of turrets in etched white has anyone successfully had a go at permanently over-colouring these markings in white or other brighter colour? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No i deer Posted October 31, 2022 Report Share Posted October 31, 2022 Yeah that gold isn't a great idea.. I have 2 sightrons and that's the only thing I'd say is was wrong with them.. Cracking scopes.. The replacement turrets are a bit pricey 🎃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No i deer Posted October 31, 2022 Report Share Posted October 31, 2022 Try painting the etching with tippex and wipe off the surplus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted October 31, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2022 7 hours ago, No i deer said: Try painting the etching with tippex and wipe off the surplus I have a newer 8-32 with white markings and that's fine. I'll be trying the paint and wipe off technique 😯. As you said, the replacement ones are rediculously priced....... for a cap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted November 1, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2022 Well here's the result using a little car touch up paint, a small amount of acetone, a few ear buds, paper towel, half an hour of precious time & bit of patience. Hopefully I won't end up turning the wrong way next time 😃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No i deer Posted November 1, 2022 Report Share Posted November 1, 2022 Nice job 🎃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodlander Posted November 2, 2022 Report Share Posted November 2, 2022 It’s also a pity the don’t etch the windage turret left and right…annoying for what is one of the best value scopes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted November 2, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2022 4 hours ago, Woodlander said: It’s also a pity the don’t etch the windage turret left and right…annoying for what is one of the best value scopes Well at least I've got a R which I can now see! Looking forward to checking it out. Perhaps Sightron etched them in dark gold colour originally to be more discrete for hunting reasons........ but it's not a hunter's scope 🤔. Who knows why 😃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No i deer Posted November 3, 2022 Report Share Posted November 3, 2022 Primarily my S111 was for hunting/varminting and doubles up for 1000yds snapshooting.. The illuminated dot is superb in low light.. Best reticle bar none 🎃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bish789 Posted May 14, 2023 Report Share Posted May 14, 2023 Bit late reply, but you can get golf club paint which you just infill and then wipe off the excess. Ebay is your friend for this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeman Posted May 21, 2023 Report Share Posted May 21, 2023 Thanks for the tip, found it a bit easier using those narrow tubes to apply the paint than daubing on the paint using a Q tip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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