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Posted: 4/21/2016 5:29:29 PM EDT
Which color of Brownell's Alumahyde 2 more closely resembles Colt Gray? Parkerizing Gray, Dark Parkerizing Gray or Stainless Steel Gray?
I am thinking of recoating my A1 Dissipator and the XM-177 Style build I have once I get the upper for the A1 and the barrel for the XM-177. I would like to be as close as possible to Colt Gray as possible or maybe just leave them the anodize black like the A1 upper supplied by NDS from Brownell's 
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Posted: 4/21/2016 6:36:50 PM EDT
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In my opinion the Dark Parkerizing gray. I will make note that I purchased two cans of Dark Park Gray and one is a shade lighter than the other - likley different lots - so If you need to shoot more than a can's worth beware.
Here is a cheapo carbine project I did in Alumahyde 2 Dark Parkerizing Gray. Its got some oil gloss to it in this pic because I wiped it down after shooting.  " />
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Posted: 4/21/2016 6:43:36 PM EDT
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Dark is a far closer match. Light matches my SP1 closer.
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Posted: 4/22/2016 9:30:11 AM EDT
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This was taken under florescent lighting but it's dark park grey, Looks quite close in daylight.
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Posted: 4/22/2016 9:36:22 AM EDT
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How does it hold up on the barrels? Thats a lot of heat to contend with?
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Posted: 4/22/2016 10:02:13 AM EDT
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How does it hold up on the barrels? Thats a lot of heat to contend with? Yes.. it will hold up but it can chip off .. it holds up to moisture well.. I left my M16 in the jeep for a few days and it rained. The gun was wrapped in jacket. THe alumnahyde bubbled up.. but the bubbles went away after I set let it dry... weird stuff.. PRO TIP.. buy extra nozzles.. throw them away after each use. They never spray the same again.. |
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Posted: 4/22/2016 11:40:01 AM EDT
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This was taken under florescent lighting but it's dark park grey, Looks quite close in daylight. http://media.fotki.com/1_p,rtqqwwwsfqqtrstxsqkggtksqtsdf,vi/wwwkgtrrdxbsgbrssfgxwdkttwrwt/5/3676325/13874625/43aXM177E2cloneSmall-vi.jpg That is the exact color I am looking for. Thanks!! |
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Posted: 4/22/2016 12:36:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Yes.. it will hold up but it can chip off .. it holds up to moisture well.. I left my M16 in the jeep for a few days and it rained. The gun was wrapped in jacket. THe alumnahyde bubbled up.. but the bubbles went away after I set let it dry... weird stuff.. PRO TIP.. buy extra nozzles.. throw them away after each use. They never spray the same again.. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: How does it hold up on the barrels? Thats a lot of heat to contend with? Yes.. it will hold up but it can chip off .. it holds up to moisture well.. I left my M16 in the jeep for a few days and it rained. The gun was wrapped in jacket. THe alumnahyde bubbled up.. but the bubbles went away after I set let it dry... weird stuff.. PRO TIP.. buy extra nozzles.. throw them away after each use. They never spray the same again.. I bought the bottled stuff and use it through my airbrush. |
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Posted: 4/22/2016 4:15:16 PM EDT
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Brownell's has free shipping on everything just use L8H code at checkout. I was going to order a can of the Dark Parkerizing yesterday for $13 but the shipping was $15.95. They have several of the colors for half off too. I am glad I waited.
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Posted: 4/23/2016 12:35:23 AM EDT
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If you use Brownells Edge, shipping is at no cost, and no hazmat fee.
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