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Posted: 3/13/2017 11:17:51 AM EDT
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Has anyone used KG Coating to paint their guns?
KG Industries, LLC |
| I did my titanium form 1 silencer and it turned out like shit. It scratched very easy, about the same as everyday run of the mill spraypaint. However I did a 1911 I built and it has held up fantastically. Not sure if it just doesnt like titanium or what, I prepped the surfaces the same. |
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I did my titanium form 1 silencer and it turned out like shit. It scratched very easy, about the same as everyday run of the mill spraypaint. However I did a 1911 I built and it has held up fantastically. Not sure if it just doesnt like titanium or what, I prepped the surfaces the same. I wonder if the titanium was less porous than the steel not allowing it to adhere. They do have a nano protective coating. I pulled the trigger and ordered a small amount to test it out. |
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It's actually more Durable than Cerakote of you do the prep work and everything properly. I've been applying it for years and have had no complaints from customers. Would you mind posting or sending me a pic of one of your finished products? Would be greatly appreciated. |
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I've used KG Gunkote since it first came out, back in the 80's. It is a significant improvement over rattle cans. In fact I'd rate like this: Ratlle cans/regular paint: C, scratches off fairly easy. Dura Coat: C+/B-, best of the paint, but still wears off. KG Gunkote: B+/A-, much better than regular paint, but still weras in common use. Cerakote: A, probably the best out there, but significant investment.
So my thinking is, for most guys, the KG Gunkote makes the most sense, for steel and aluminum. And the Duracoat is perfect for polymers, and optics. I combine the two for most projects. The Cerakote is king, but you have to invest the time and money in doing it right. Whatever you use, the surface prep is crucial. Lots of coating failures are due to the poor prep work involved, then the coating is blamed. A lot of coatings are just applied right over whatever is already there, with just a chemical wipe. Depending on the base coating, you get piss-poor adhesion and thus the shitty results. I have found that KG works really well, on freshly blasted steel or aluminum. I pre-heat the parts, spray light from many directions, let it dry, then hang in the oven for baking. In other words, follow the directions. I use a Devilbliss "touch-up" gun, at about 15-20 psi. So for just starting out and getting into it on a budget, I would highly recommend KG Gunkote. If you find you like this stuff, then consider Cerakote. |
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