Repainting Std. handguards > Refinishing

Posted: 7/22/2006 2:55:32 PM EDT

I want to repaint my black std. handguards to a coyote brown. What are some ideas, short of sending them out to someone.
Thanks,
Dr.

Posted: 7/22/2006 2:59:53 PM EDT

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DuraCoat

Posted: 7/22/2006 7:04:51 PM EDT

[#2]

I have no first hand experience but from what I have gathered so far, Norrell's is suppose to be a little more forgiving for us first timers. YMMV

Posted: 7/22/2006 7:31:39 PM EDT

[#3]

Not only is it more forgiving in its application, but it will hold up better as well.

Norrells Tan seems to be a perfect match for FDE.

Posted: 7/23/2006 3:20:51 PM EDT

[#4]

Thanks for the tips. Where do you buy Norells?

Dr.

Posted: 7/23/2006 3:43:47 PM EDT

[#5]

I just found the Norrells website. They say to use the Air-dry version for plastics, I don't see it available in Tan, only black. Can you heat handguards high enough to use the regular stuff and not damage the handguard? Need some help here, I am a real Noob when it comes to refinishing. Thanks.

Dr.

Posted: 7/25/2006 3:19:22 PM EDT

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Not only is it more forgiving in its application, but it will hold up better as well.

Norrells Tan seems to be a perfect match for FDE.

Stick, I e-mailed Norrells and asked about refinishing plastic parts. His reply was that the challenge is knowing what parts are high enough quality to withstand the 300 deg. cure temp. And they only make the Air-dry version in black. So, I do I know what parts are going to withstand 300 deg.? I have a set of RRA midlength handguards and a RRA 6 poz carbine stock. What do you think? Will the be ok at 300deg.? Again, how do you know ahead of time what parts are ok and what parts will melt! Any tips? Thanks.

Dr.

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Posted: 7/25/2006 3:30:25 PM EDT

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Sorry for all the bold type. I couldn't figure out how not to do that!

Dr.

Posted: 7/25/2006 5:01:36 PM EDT

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Quoted:
I just found the Norrells website. They say to use the Air-dry version for plastics, I don't see it available in Tan, only black. Can you heat handguards high enough to use the regular stuff and not damage the handguard? Need some help here, I am a real Noob when it comes to refinishing. Thanks.

Dr.

There is a "How To Refinish an AR15 with Norrells" Guide over on www.coloradoshooting.org/ar_refinishing.htm, and it should answer all of your questions, as well as have plenty of pictures.

Curing plastics is best done at 250 for 90 minutes for something like handguards and pistol grips.

Posted: 7/25/2006 5:15:04 PM EDT

[#9]

I painted my handguards with Krylon ultra flat in khaki.
They have held up very well.

Posted: 7/26/2006 1:08:57 PM EDT

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Quoted:
I just found the Norrells website. They say to use the Air-dry version for plastics, I don't see it available in Tan, only black. Can you heat handguards high enough to use the regular stuff and not damage the handguard? Need some help here, I am a real Noob when it comes to refinishing. Thanks.

Dr.

There is a "How To Refinish an AR15 with Norrells" Guide over on www.coloradoshooting.org/ar_refinishing.htm, and it should answer all of your questions, as well as have plenty of pictures.

Curing plastics is best done at 250 for 90 minutes for something like handguards and pistol grips.

Thanks, that helps alot.

Dr.

Posted: 7/27/2006 6:50:48 AM EDT

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If there is anything that isn't covered in that article, let me know. There is also an 8 page version of that which has loads of Q&A.

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