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Posted: 7/22/2006 3:07:26 PM EDT
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I'm getting a new RRA entry tactical and want to paint it, but I'm hesitant about fucking up a $1,000 AR. Can anyone explain what options are the best. I've seen the Krylon/gunkote etc. Can anyone point me in the right direction on where I can get a step by step direction before I jump into this project ? How far do I have to strip the gun down before I start ? Can anyone explain the "baking process" ? What Temp. and how long ? What type of prepping do I need to do ? Anything else that I may have missed ? Thanks, SFK9handler |
| Are you looking to camo this rifle?If so I would use duracoat,and forget about bakeing it.Just degrease and paint the rifle fully assembled.Bakeing time and temps all depends on which thermoset finish you choose to use,manufacturer will provide the specs.www.lauerweaponry.com/ |
Always happy to help someone with a shred. You may want to take a look at the following write up www.coloradoshooting.org/ar_refinishing.htm. It should answer all of your questions, and then some. The overall process is pretty straight forward and simple. If you have any questions at all after reading the link, let me know and we can walk you though it here. Norrells and Gunkote are similar thermal cure products that are weapon specific. Duracoat is Polane T, which is a generic Sherwin Williams epoxy paint. Norrells and GK tend to be more forgiving, and look much nicer when applied. They have a finish similar to a factory look. Most Duracoat applications are easy to pick out, and look like paint. Norrells and GK will require heat to cure, DC does not. DC is available in more colors, but the colors don't always match up well with what most users here expect. Norrells and GK require no mixing or thinning (just shaking). Duracoat requires mixing, and the portions mixed must be used at that spraying session. Make sure you mix enough all at one time, because remixed portions must be exact to avoid a different finish. Both DC and Norrells/ GK have specific uses. I would use DC (or Norrells or GK air dry finishes) for optics, electronic items, or things that may be heat sensitive. I would (and do) use Norrells or GK for everything else, including plastics. Abrasion and solvent resistance is higher with Norrells and GK. Coats are thinner, which allow for spraying the interior of weapons with Norrells and GK. Norrells and GK will act as a dry lube (containing moly). |
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