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Posted: 1/11/2006 5:53:48 PM EDT
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C'mon people, not even a "your dumb, here's a link"?
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Posted: 1/11/2006 6:07:49 PM EDT
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I just used Duracote. Here is a photo. This stuff is very hard after it cures. You have to take it slow and put on thin even coats. The bad part is "Its permanent", chemicals won't tuch this stuff.
I used a high quality airbrush for the application. http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/low-mass/AR15/DSC00237_edited.jpg Here is a link to the website where i purchased the paint. www.houtsenterprises.com/dur_patterns.html |
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Posted: 1/11/2006 6:23:08 PM EDT
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Any of the modern firearms coatings would serve you well if applied correctly. Each has its strengths & weaknesses. Pick the product you will use by the application or equipment that it will be used on.
For example thermal cured coatings, such as CeraKote "H", KG Gunkote, & Norrell's Moly Resin require baking at temps from 275 to 350 degrees to cure. Optics, electronics, and some synthetics will not tolerate those temps without damage. Ambient cured (non bake) coatings, such as CeraKote "C" & DuraCoat, allow the applicator a little more flexibility with what the coating is applied on. Then there is color selection. Go through the color charts and find a color or colors you like. Not all coatings are available in all colors. My own personal weapons have a DuraCoat or CeraKote finish. Of the two CeraKote is my favorite but is not for sale to the general public. For ease of use stick with DuraCoat or Moly Resin. Stickman did an excellent how to thread in the build it yourself section on this fourm. If you would like to see a coating description & examples of refinished weapons visit our website L.T.M. Refinishing Joe |
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Posted: 1/11/2006 8:06:12 PM EDT
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This topic has been covered pretty heavily, so it may be worth checking out some previous threads. I am a firm believer that Norrells is the easiest, and most forgiving product that will still leave a professional finish. Here are some threads you may want to read.... AR15 Norrells Refinishing Thread ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=118&t=255393 ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=118&t=264211 ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=4&t=255491 |
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Posted: 1/11/2006 8:22:39 PM EDT
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Because I love posting pictures, here are a before and after shot of my worst upper and lower. I perosnally love Norrels and thats what I use. The few nicks in the after picture were my own fault. The upper and lower fell over when wet with paint and I didnt touch them up.
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Posted: 1/11/2006 8:46:00 PM EDT
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Hmmm... just to bring it up again, refinishing forum.
As far as products Lauer DuraCoat KG GunKote Norrels Moly Resin CeraKote I have personally used KG GunKote and it works REALLY well. Just make sure there isn't any grease on the gun when you coat it. Although this is generally a good rule with all of the above products. -C4- |
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Posted: 1/11/2006 9:11:12 PM EDT
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I think there is a better chance of a knitting forum.... 
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Posted: 1/12/2006 1:48:31 AM EDT
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What color did you go with on the upper and lower ??? 
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Posted: 1/12/2006 2:40:20 AM EDT
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i used norell's moly-resin on mine.
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Posted: 1/12/2006 2:52:14 AM EDT
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I like that color, looks almost like a light grey...I leaning towards that look for a bench/varmint gun... 
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Posted: 1/12/2006 3:44:05 AM EDT
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I used "Parker" on the metal, and "Swedish K"on the furniture.
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Posted: 1/12/2006 3:59:43 AM EDT
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its norell's "grayish-black flat" |
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Posted: 1/12/2006 4:33:14 AM EDT
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Roger that, Thanks...
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Posted: 1/12/2006 4:35:05 AM EDT
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I've got a scrap gun I'm building. I fully intend to use spray paint off the shelf and repeat as needed should it wear off.
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Posted: 1/12/2006 5:04:30 AM EDT
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Fixed If you are building a blaster, there is nothing wrong with having it look like one. Spray it desert colors for an even better beater look. |
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Posted: 1/12/2006 5:12:44 AM EDT
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I'm torn  It'll either be tan or primer gray! |
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Posted: 1/12/2006 5:14:09 AM EDT
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Primer gray will get you huge trailer park points, which may be worth doing if for no other reason than to offend all the people with prissy ARs......
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Posted: 1/12/2006 5:16:19 AM EDT
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there would be a grim satisfaction in that....especially if I outshoot them
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Posted: 1/12/2006 5:20:10 AM EDT
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+1
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Posted: 1/12/2006 5:21:34 AM EDT
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Not if, but when you out shoot them !!!
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Posted: 1/12/2006 5:35:53 AM EDT
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I didn't want to come off as arrogant
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Posted: 1/12/2006 5:41:26 AM EDT
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+1 to NMR. Stuff is wonderful as a finish, and their customer service is unequaled.
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Posted: 1/12/2006 5:44:07 AM EDT
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The worst part is there have been about 4-5 Finishing Threads in the last two weeks!!! |
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Posted: 1/12/2006 6:24:35 AM EDT
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I get accused of having a "Prissy AR", but I can shoot mine just as well as everyone else.
I used Duracote due to the rust resistance. I no longer worry about keeping the exterier metal coated with oil. There is nothing keeping me from over spraying with some off the shelf paint. |
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Posted: 1/12/2006 6:36:44 AM EDT
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A knitting forum could be usefull... that way when we run out of ammo we would have something else to do  .-C4- |
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