Hello all, I have some questions about using the Duracoat shake n spray kits.
1st question: I have a Spikes complete upper that I want to duracoat, but I do not want to take to barrel off. I am going to take the gas tube, ejection post cover, & forward assist off and spray them separately ( minus the gas tube ) I just don't know if the pre treatment spray / cleaner will find it's way into the barrel nut area, & effect the anti seize grease. My worries would be that it might compromise the grease's function.
Which leads me to another question: Should I use a break cleaner instead of the cleaner the Shake n spray kit come with? Some people have told me its much better at the de-greasing / cleaning process. If so, any brand of break cleaner that can be recommended? I know break cleaner can be very strong & powerful, and can eat some plastics. I would also be worried about this stuff compromising the the anti seize grease's function.
The complete disassembly of the AR upper is not really a problem for me skill wise, I just don't want to take it apart if I don't really have to. Spikes put it together, I trust their build abilities, don't want to mess with a warranty that could be lost if I removed the barrel if ever there was an issue down the road.
And then, this would go with question #1: I am also thinking of dura coating a FAL rifle. I definitely DO NOT have the experience or capabilities to remove the barrel on this rifle at all. I would strip this down as far as I could & spray it. Same worries about compromising any ( any at all used. CIA build ) anti-size grease. ( I know redundant question ) .
Another question is: I will be using all Tactical colors from Duracoat. Do I need to spray over the finished color(s) with any of their clear coats? Or can the Tactical colors hold up on their own?
Thanks for your time & help.