went to  home depot, got some  gloss spray paint ( for a wood prodject)  and i was wondering how well it stands up  for a finish on an ak, also does it need to be baked? and for how long and tempature?

Try Dupli-color if you want to go the spray paint route.

Yoiu can't bake air-dry paint. You can warm it no higher than about 250F. The 'Dupli-Color' mentioned may be the 'Engine Enamel Ceramic' in 'Low Gloss Black'. Obviously an engine enamel will take some heat, but I wouldn't exceed 250 in the oven. Baking paint cures at about 350 but only for 30 minutes. You can cure air-dry paint as long as you want at the lower temp. Always check the max temp rating on the paint can and don't come close to that for curing.

thanks guys ill try that