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Posted: 11/17/2008 7:01:12 PM EDT
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Can i paint a can ?
will it hold up ? thanks |
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I used the some hi-temp header paint from an auto store: http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee192/SHIVAN308/Stuff/M42k-refinish-1.jpg Here's why I had to paint it: http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee192/SHIVAN308/Stuff/SHIVAN-VickersClass.jpg So did that hold up? I was going to say ceramic paint. I bought some 2000F crap at walmart once that had to be cured for 4 hours at 450F and it was HARD like ceramic tile, but the curing turned it slightly brownish in hue rather than black. I'd still use it it stunk horribly when in the oven, but it was tough and dark colored. |
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The black "header paint" is holding up Ok. It's gotten hot enough to where I could not touch the can with a leather work glove on for more then a second, and it still looks about as pictured.
Considering the stock finish did what it did in the Vickers class (pictured above), this is cheap reformulation for me to get it black again. |
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My concern would be that the ATFE might consider this "hiding" the serial number. I guess you could just mask that off, though. Look at mine, you can still read all the letters perfectly fine. The smudge is done in photoshop on the serial number... Otherwise you can read M4-2000, and everything else perfectly clearly. ATF would end up paying for thier case in court, as well as the defendant. 100% chance it would fail. |
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excellent reply's...
i don't think there would be any problem..serial number looks clear and defined. what kind of holster is that for your side arm ? looks good , doesn't ride to low. nice rig also. doesn't duracoat and others need to be cured ? and sprayed with a spray gun ? |
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Quoted:what kind of holster is that for your side arm ? looks good , doesn't ride to low.
nice rig also. Safariland 6004-5340-121, however I am not sure that is the exact model I have on since mine has the 6004-10 leg shroud for the factory single leg buckle as you see. I had to call Safariland directly to figure out the model number I wanted. |
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the funny thing is you Boys painted your cans Tan and stuff....
im getting the Knight's can that is Factory Tan...and want to paint it Black. lol i think they look great painted, even with a little worn off. maybe ill just leave it for now. its kinda a Natural color. |
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