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Posted: 10/22/2007 4:32:54 PM EDT
A local friend asked me to apply duracoat over several items. I was happy to help. The color was Magpul Flat Dark Earth. The tools used!  The Glock being prepped....  because I am working with someone else's property, I only wanted to use Duracoat products, just in case there was a error in paint. I could go back to Lauer for help.  and a sneak peek at one of the mags painted....  it was getting to dark to finish up so tomorrow Ill post the finished pictures. Any questions about anything feel free to ask. |
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the glocks are some what easy to do. Prep work is key and that you must tape anything that you do not want to get paint on. A glock frame like mine took me about 30 mins of prep work to have ready to paint. I go over the glock with the airbrush to get the hard to reach places first. I apply several light coats and allow to air dry. With my airbrush, double action, it allow me to flash the wet paint. Thats allowing only air from the gun to quickly dry the outer layer of paint. I find that it helps take the gloss out of the paint. Remember to hold your airbrush about 8"s from the gun. The closer you hold the brush the shinier the paint will be. After allowing it to air dry I will go over it one more time with about 3 layers of paint and the wear areas I will hit a bit harder. I then bake the frame at 150 degrees for about 15 minutes and allow to cool in the oven. You house oven can be used for this and if your oven does not go down that low, crack the door and try to to over heat the item. On bigger pieces such as receivers and barrels, I do the same thing but will wet sand it a bit to make sure the layers are on even and smooth. Then go back over it with more coats and the Duracoat clear. I apply 3 layers of clear as well. Always light layers. Well I got happy with the turn out of the glocks so I moved on to my FN Police Tactical shotgun. I am going the green metal and black plastic look. Here are some pics of the receiver and barrel done waiting to be reassembled. Any questions please feel free to ask. Ill do my best to answer!  
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Fully strip the glock of all removable parts. Degrease with either Brake Clean or the duracoat true strip. Use painters tape and make sure you tape clean strait lines. I use paper towels to help build up areas for more tape support. Other than that your ready to go. The quality of work comes from prep. |
On the glock the finish is pretty rough and accepts paint nicely. On the shotgun I applied just like painting an automobile. 3 coats, wet sand, 3 more coats, followed by 3 coats of clear. The finish comes out looking like factory, or a nice custom paint job. Good luck on your project. The hardest part is that moment that your about to apply paint for the first time. "that I hope I do not fuck up" thought runs though ones head. |
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I dont, other than an old Krylon paint job I did about 5 years ago and for the most part still looks good. Though I do not shoot it much. I do know when I wet sand the bigger pieces with 600 grit, the finish can be removed very easy. That is why I try to layer enough paint to prevent surface rub or holster wear. Adding the extra clear coat helps prevent that as well. |
Well good news, I got her back together and back into my hands last night. She came out amazing! I must have racked the shotgun about 50 times just to see if I could find wear marks on the tube extension but so far so good. Here are some finished pictures of the FN and Glock! More projects to go........   
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I think on the glock frame it will hold up real nicely. I say that because I have racked the shotgun well over 50 times now and Im not seeing any wear marks from it. Not saying it will not come but as of now, it looks perfect. |
On the prep of the shotgun. All I used was the true strip from Duracoat. Im sure something other than that could be used and a much cheaper price. Once I degrease the gun, I use plastic gloves and begin taping up the receiver. Use lots of small passes with the paint. Make sure your strokes are even. Held about 8"s from the object. And allow to dry correctly. Baking works well! I would opt for the clear in a Matte finish. Makes it look better in my opinion. Just do it and post pics, need help, ask me! |
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