What paint to use?

[prizz23]

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]

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]

Cheap? Fast? Not the end of the world if it looks worn? Krylon.

[prizz23]

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]

Take a look at Krylon Fusion. It's specifically made for painting plastics.

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

[Stickman]

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....

[Quib]

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/camou...on_technology/

[TehLlama]

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]

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]

Walmart has it in all camo colors (non-fusion)

I've found the fusion not worth the difference myself

[m249saw]

Aervoe. Nuff said.

[Sak007]

I pay $15 for enough duracoat to paint 2-3 rifles , krylon you can work off with your fingers .

[TripleBravo]

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.

[lmtrocks]

This is krylon on a VLTOR stock.




And it's on my CX4

[Stickman]

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.