Black Flashlight Paint

[VegasSteve777]

Quick Question for those of you in the know!!

What would be the paint of choice to revive some of my heavily used black flashlights, IE:Surefire, Wolfeyes, etc...

The $$nicer$$ lights I have, all look to be sprayed with the same finish......Is this anodized?? Can I paint them to revive them?? The paint isn't glossy, nor is it flat... Perhaps Satin, of sorts?

Any help would be kind hearted!!

Thanks!!
~Steve~

 

[quokked]

A Sharpie works just fine for me on the worn parts.

Actually I want to know what some of you guys do too...

 

[Oddjob]

On nice lights the hard anodizing is not paint, it is the growth of the oxide layer on the surface of the metal. Some people just use a Sharpie for small dings. I have read Birchwood Casey touch up which used for guns is effective and longer lasting.

 

[gottawearshades]

Sharpie ink turns purple. I recommend black toenail polish.

 

[milkshake]

you could use a black paint marker for touch ups as well.

 

[sORe-EyEz]

you could use a black paint marker for touch ups as well.

+1

for touch-up markers for cars. just note that there are many shades of any single colour.

 

[TooManyGizmos]

If you really wanted to repaint the whole thing ......

You might consider Black BBQ grill paint .

Thats my first thought for it.
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[TaschenlampeMann]

I have had a couple of my lights DuraCoated. There is a wide range of colors and the result is pretty nice but it still doesn't have the same durability as the original anodize. Still I am happy with my coatedl lights.

 

[Lighthouse one]

Some hardware stores also have black refrigerator epoxy paint. This is one tough paint. It is a spray paint though.