Shorty AK- I used all Krylon ultra flat camo paint on it. I
>degreased it well, rubbed it down with alcohol. I used tan on the base
>coat, then OD and sparingly brown. I baked the base coat at approx 180 in
>my oven for 2 hours, then just let the other stuff air dry. It has approx
>6-700 rounds out of it. Other than a couple a dings here and ther(shell
>deflector)it is holding upwell. I got it pretty hot, the paint on the
>barrel is fine as ever. Breakfree gives it alittle sheen, but hasn't hurt
>it.
>
>I cut patterns out, ideas from BDU's and held/taped them in place. The
>other Car is done different. I used the same base coat. But instead of cut
>outs, I walked around my yard and neighbors and picked off some tree/shrub
>pieces. I kind of like that better. Evergreen pieces seem to be better
>suited for this though.
>
>I've done other rifles with Aluma-Hyde II and like that also. I wish they
>would expand the color line though. That is more durable than the Krylon.
>
>It may not be as high tech as Dura Coat, etc. But I wouldn't want to spend
>that kind of money and scratch it and cry like a baby. Touch up is easy.
>
>Mark