How should I paint my 80% Lower?

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - How should I paint my 80% Lower?

Posted: 3/3/2014 3:06:05 PM EDT

I tried painting my lower with flat black paint but it keeps coming off! To be specific I used multiple light coats of rustoleum spray paint but I didn't use a primer or clear coat. The paint dissolves and peels when it is exposed to gun oil from the upper. I don't want to pay out the nose for paint like dura coat but I want the finish to look presentable. I am trying to match the surface finish to the same color as other normal black lowers.

Posted: 3/3/2014 3:23:37 PM EDT

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Cerakote would be your best bet.

Posted: 3/3/2014 6:30:06 PM EDT

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I powder coated mine using the harbor freight gun and the matte black powder. Baked in a used toaster oven.

Posted: 3/3/2014 6:41:29 PM EDT

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prep is the key. duracoat is easy to apply yourself. youtube it to get a better idea if needed

Posted: 3/3/2014 7:08:27 PM EDT

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I've heard of people having good results with brownell's aluma-hyde. Not sure if they have black though.

Posted: 3/3/2014 7:52:08 PM EDT

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You shouldn't paint it, you should Cerakote it.

Posted: 3/3/2014 10:02:52 PM EDT

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Posted: 3/4/2014 3:01:36 AM EDT

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You can use the canned air if you are just coating one lower. If you have a compressor even better.

Posted: 3/4/2014 3:38:21 AM EDT

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Posted: 3/4/2014 9:08:23 PM EDT

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Forget paint. Not durable enough. I like Norrell's Moly Resin. Resistant to almost every solvent known to man and a very durable finish.

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