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4/16/2012 3:24:10 PM EDT
I would call it a success. The pix uploaded kinda grainy sadly but the fit and finish are nice

I used this
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q246/gotallica/Ender600.jpg

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q246/gotallica/Ender661.jpg

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q246/gotallica/Ender681.jpg

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q246/gotallica/Ender662.jpg

i used a cheapy badger single action air brush with 3 air cans, the spray went on surprisingly smooth and easy and i only had to rotate through the cans once
all in all i am very happy with the results
4/16/2012 6:05:06 PM EDT
[#1]
Great looking rifle, you did a good job!
4/16/2012 6:52:24 PM EDT
[#2]
Looks good. How much of the Cerakote did you use?
4/16/2012 8:23:49 PM EDT
[#3]
I didn't measure it or anything but if you look on the cerakote container I poured about from the top of the black labe to the first white line on the label and I only used about 3/4 of what I poured, thank you guys for the compliments I'm really happy with the results
4/16/2012 8:36:02 PM EDT
[#4]
Quoted:
I didn't measure it or anything but if you look on the cerakote container I poured about from the top of the black labe to the first white line on the label and I only used about 3/4 of what I poured, thank you guys for the compliments I'm really happy with the results


That don't seem like much at all.  Did it cover well?  How many coats?
4/16/2012 9:16:20 PM EDT
[#5]
I did about 2 passes with the air brush and it covered amazingly well, I was honestly shocked at how well it coated without running. I'm not trying to sell the product or anything, duracoat might go on just as well but I can't stress enough how easy it was to apply a simple single color coat. Anyone who is mechanically inclined probably won't have any issues with this if you just take your time and don't rush
4/16/2012 9:35:31 PM EDT
[#6]
Quoted:
I did about 2 passes with the air brush and it covered amazingly well, I was honestly shocked at how well it coated without running. I'm not trying to sell the product or anything, duracoat might go on just as well but I can't stress enough how easy it was to apply a simple single color coat. Anyone who is mechanically inclined probably won't have any issues with this if you just take your time and don't rush


Wow. I'm surprised that's all it took. Looking at the pictures they look perfect.  I'm looking to paint my precision rifle and have been practicing with Kylon. I may have to give that Cerakote a look. How much prep work did you have to do?

ETA:  What size container did you get?
4/17/2012 5:51:13 AM EDT
[#7]
I actually just commented on this over in the Build it yourself forum but I'll say it again here. Looks great!

x2 on what size container you ordered. The bottle says C-, that is the air cure correct? and again, did you coat the inside of the receivers?
4/17/2012 7:18:18 AM EDT
[#8]
This makes me want to start doing this myself.  Looks good.
4/17/2012 2:55:42 PM EDT
[#9]
Ya it's the air dry I didn't want to deal with oven curing, yes I sprayed the insides of both the upper and lower just to see how e wear would be and the jar is a 4oz jar. I thing NiC says the 4oz air dry is good for 3 complete long guns or something like that, or maybe I just read that on some else's cerakote review but it goes a long way. The container also says it has a 6 month shelf life in the fridge
4/18/2012 3:13:18 AM EDT
[#10]
Nicely done!
4/18/2012 5:10:01 AM EDT
[#11]
Quoted:
Ya it's the air dry I didn't want to deal with oven curing, yes I sprayed the insides of both the upper and lower just to see how e wear would be and the jar is a 4oz jar. I thing NiC says the 4oz air dry is good for 3 complete long guns or something like that, or maybe I just read that on some else's cerakote review but it goes a long way. The container also says it has a 6 month shelf life in the fridge


Thanks for the information! I'm gonna put in my order for some air-dry this week!
4/18/2012 6:44:42 AM EDT
[#12]
Oh and to D-RAS03 the prep work was basically an acetone bath for a few min on each part followed by a taping of the areas I did not want any paint, I only had a small container to soak them in so the butt stock and the barrel did not fit, for those I just got a rag and gave them a shower for a few. Also make sure to wear gloves so as to not get any oils on the parts, I used nylon glove but the acetone ate right through them in about 10 seconds flat so I had to handle them quickly, I'm sure latex would hold up better I just didn't have any :(
4/18/2012 12:45:36 PM EDT
[#13]
Quoted:
Oh and to D-RAS03 the prep work was basically an acetone bath for a few min on each part followed by a taping of the areas I did not want any paint, I only had a small container to soak them in so the butt stock and the barrel did not fit, for those I just got a rag and gave them a shower for a few. Also make sure to wear gloves so as to not get any oils on the parts, I used nylon glove but the acetone ate right through them in about 10 seconds flat so I had to handle them quickly, I'm sure latex would hold up better I just didn't have any :(


Thanks. Stuff seems pretty easy to use all around.
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