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prizz23
10 September 2010, 15:14
Hey guys i'm looking to re-color my PTR91 (yes i know it's not an H&K shame on me) trigger group and folding stock to a FDE color, but i'm wondering what stuff is good to use for polymer and won't get all sticky when its hot (summers are avg 110 degrees) or when my hands get a little sweaty. I'd love to do a duracoat or similar eventually but i'm looking relatively cheap and fast at the moment.

Stickman
10 September 2010, 17:51
I would use Krylon if I wanted to stay super cheap, otherwise I would look at some of the air cured Norrells, or at some of the Brownells spray can finishes.

TehLlama
10 September 2010, 22:09
Cheap? Fast? Not the end of the world if it looks worn? Krylon.

prizz23
11 September 2010, 09:41
Hey worn only adds to the look, so Krylon it is. Thanks guys. And for future references, has any one used the Almua-hyde stuff from brownells?

Quib
11 September 2010, 10:30
Take a look at Krylon Fusion. It's specifically made for painting plastics.

http://www.krylon.com/products/fusion_for_plastic/

Stickman
11 September 2010, 11:43
Take a look at Krylon Fusion. It's specifically made for painting plastics.

http://www.krylon.com/products/fusion_for_plastic/



My experiences have been less than impressive, and the color selection might not be what he wants. Last time I looked they were all glossy finishes, with maybe few semi-gloss thrown in.


Have you been able to do anything on weapons with it that had a decent outcome? If so, they may have changed their formula, but please share how you did it. I won't bother trying it again, but if you have a secret, I could try to pry my closed mind open a bit.... [:D]

Quib
11 September 2010, 12:19
It was years ago that I first tried Fusion, pretty much right after it came out on the market and there was such a big buzz about it.

I had decent results and nothing special or secret as far as parts prep goes, just a good de-greasing. I think the secret, as with any paint, is to apply multiple thin layers with ample drying time in between.

ETA I: I've also used the Fusion Satin Black on AR furniture with decent results.

ETA II: There's also this Fusion out now. More colors suitable for weapons.....

http://www.krylon.com/products/camouflage_paint_with_fusion_technology/

TehLlama
11 September 2010, 14:30
Now that Krylon has the CamoII, I might look into that. I figured something like this was in the works since they pulled their old chemistry camouflage lines.
For now, I've been extremely happy using the 'low end' krylon, and fully embracing the worn look on my rifles.

prizz23
13 September 2010, 18:34
Sweet now i have to go and track down some of the fusion stuff. I'll post pics probably later this week or next of the newly painted gun. Don't laugh too hard, it is my first time painting a firearm. And tips on degreasing?

oregonshooter
14 September 2010, 15:23
Walmart has it in all camo colors (non-fusion)

I've found the fusion not worth the difference myself

m249saw
15 September 2010, 19:22
Aervoe. Nuff said.

Sak007
15 September 2010, 20:38
I pay $15 for enough duracoat to paint 2-3 rifles , krylon you can work off with your fingers .

TripleBravo
16 September 2010, 07:26
Duracoat is tough...but you have to be willing to completely disassemble and properly prep your parts if you want it done right. It also requires more equipment than an index finger to push down a spray tip.

http://i718.photobucket.com/albums/ww189/wjt1169/Duracoat%20Photos/Brass-deflector01.jpg

lmtrocks
21 September 2010, 09:26
This is krylon on a VLTOR stock.

http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn346/gunguyshots/CX4stockright.jpg
http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn346/gunguyshots/CX4stockleft.jpg

And it's on my CX4 [:D]
http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn346/gunguyshots/CX4full.jpg

Stickman
21 September 2010, 09:54
I pay $15 for enough duracoat to paint 2-3 rifles , krylon you can work off with your fingers .



I didn't think it was that cheap.

TripleBravo
21 September 2010, 12:44
Duracoat runs $16.95 (retail) for a 4 oz bottle. It needs to be applied with an airbrush or HVLP....so initial investment for that equipment is required. Professional Duracoat jobs involve comprehensive prep work.

They also have "Mission Specific" removeable coating and "Durabake" an oven-cure spray on finish -- both come in aerosol cans.

skd_tactical
22 September 2010, 07:11
I'm far too lazy for Duracoat. I duracoated a few uppers and they came out great. However every time I get something new to add to that rifle I just use Krylon to relatively match the color of the uppers. Besides the chipped away, several colored rail panel look has it's own mutlicam appeal. I use Foliage green, Flat dark earth, OD green, and brown - paint and parts. It looks like crap, but much like scars each chip and peel tells a story, a mistake, or a fall.


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