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Posted: 5/28/2007 7:33:32 AM EDT

where to get it. I'm looking at painting on of the ar's and maybe a 1911. I don't have air brush eq. What are my options? thanks

Posted: 5/28/2007 7:39:03 AM EDT

[#1]

I have never used Duracoat, but this Link to Duracoat should provide the information that you are looking for. They do offer an inexpensive air brush system.

Posted: 5/28/2007 7:53:38 AM EDT

[#2]

I would pass up duracoat in your case and go for one of the following:

1) Stove Bright

2) Cerama-Coat

Posted: 5/28/2007 9:51:44 AM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:
I would pass up duracoat in your case and go for one of the following:

1) Stove Bright

2) Cerama-Coat

There are certainly products which will hold up to solvent, wear, and abuse better than duracoat. Any of the thermal cure finishes would be worth looking at, and if you are sending it out to get done, take a look at Cerakote. Its one of the best finishes out there.

ETA- You may want to check out the refinishing section of this site for more info.

Posted: 5/28/2007 5:43:05 PM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:

Quoted:
I would pass up duracoat in your case and go for one of the following:

1) Stove Bright

2) Cerama-Coat

There are certainly products which will hold up to solvent, wear, and abuse better than duracoat. Any of the thermal cure finishes would be worth looking at, and if you are sending it out to get done, take a look at Cerakote. Its one of the best finishes out there.

Yea, I was mainly pointing out those for two reasons, ease of application (aerosol can) and cost (don't have to buy airgun equipment etc)
ETA- You may want to check out the refinishing section of this site for more info.

Posted: 5/28/2007 6:39:58 PM EDT

[#5]

Norrells moly resin and a $20 air brush and your home oven and your good to go.Mike

Posted: 5/29/2007 2:51:23 AM EDT

[#6]

I would go with Norrel's and an airbrush.

Aerosol cans are convenient, but lack fine control & can apply too much media at once.

Posted: 5/29/2007 7:12:13 AM EDT

[#7]

I have used Duracoat on many different guns, including rifles, shotguns and 1911's. This stuff only gets better with age. Once it is fully cured (about 1 week) it will stand up to any solvent you would normally use on a gun.

Posted: 5/29/2007 7:49:57 AM EDT

[#8]

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I have used Duracoat on many different guns, including rifles, shotguns and 1911's. This stuff only gets better with age. Once it is fully cured (about 1 week) it will stand up to any solvent you would normally use on a gun.

We live in a rattle-can, next-day-air, instant-oatmeal society. Thermal cures are excellent for most applications, just clean, spray, heat & play.

I agree that DuraCoat is a fantastic product (and pretty-much all I use anymore)...it's just that many folks here don't have the patience, tools, or skill to apply it correctly. I haven't found a solvent that would harm it.

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