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Posted: 10/26/2004 2:06:21 PM EDT
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Brownells Alumahyde II works pretty well and is fairly easy to use. It requires quite a bit of time to cure fully though. Some folks have had good luck with Krylon or black engine paint also.
My suggestion would be KG Industries Gunkote in Matte black which is an incredibly tough finish, or Lauer Duraheat. If you are interested in the gunkote shoot me an email and we can do it for you. Jason JTAC Supply |
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Posted: 10/26/2004 2:07:12 PM EDT
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Gun-kote is good, takes some prep on your part. Norrells finish is excellent, still takes some prep on your part. Alumahyde II is great if you can run a can of spray paint, and you can wait till it cures. Hard as nails, comes in colors other than black. Or you could pay someone a few bucks to do it for you.
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Posted: 10/26/2004 2:13:38 PM EDT
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Any product is only as good as its base coat. A smooth SS barrel is not a good surface to refinish, take it and have it sand blasted, then you can coat it with whatever you want.
Here is a link that goes over refinishing stuff... www.mgtalk.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=4113&st=0&#entry32406 |
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Posted: 10/26/2004 2:50:05 PM EDT
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Pardon my ignorance on this issue, but I see myself dabbling in the art of AR refinishing and I have one question:
Doesn't the name Alumahyde imply that it is best used on aluminum? The Brownells web site states "aluminum and alloys". I have yet to use it on anything other than aluminum, like carry handles, FF tubes and other small, aluminum items. Thanks. |
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Posted: 10/26/2004 2:56:25 PM EDT
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Sand Blasting is a VERY good idea. It will rough up the barrel enough to allow the finish to adhere to it.
I've avoided buying a barrel that's SS for an AR for the simple fact that I don't want a shiny barrel. I know they are very accurate though. Not that I know options are available, I may consider a SS barrel now. |
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Posted: 10/26/2004 3:06:40 PM EDT
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Nah, it works fine on steel also. Doesn't hurt to rough up the surface a little bit for alumahyde also.
Gunkote application on steel requires sandblasting, degreasing REALLY well, and a good spray gun so you don't get any clumps or runs. Preheating so you get a fast dry is the best way, then cook when done. I like Gunkote because it's nice and thin when applied and stands up to abuse great. If you go to their website they have a list of the requirements to meet milspec, and it's tough stuff. |
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Posted: 10/26/2004 3:30:54 PM EDT
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You can just bead blast it so that it isn't so shiney.
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Posted: 10/26/2004 3:39:37 PM EDT
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Some good Refinishing info here.
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Posted: 10/26/2004 3:41:21 PM EDT
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Hey there!! Good to see you over here! 
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Posted: 10/26/2004 5:11:43 PM EDT
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Thanks for all the info guys.... greatly appreciated....!!
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