Spray paint that matches Saiga finish.

[SJgunguy24]

For the alumahide from brownells do you have to strip the rifle first? What is the best way to do this?

Blast is the best substrate prep but I've had good results with just sanding everything down and painting per the online directions.
The finish is over 2 years old and I beat the hell out of this gun. She's got a few thousand rounds and is 100% compliant.

[C.W.M.V.]

Blast is the best substrate prep but I've had good results with just sanding everything down and painting per the online directions.
The finish is over 2 years old and I beat the hell out of this gun. She's got a few thousand rounds and is 100% compliant.

Just so Im not mistaken this is finished in the alumahyde correct?

[SJgunguy24]

Just so Im not mistaken this is finished in the alumahyde correct?

Alumahyde 2, in the rattle can. Follow the directions and don't touch for 2 weeks minimum and it'll last for a long time. This is my go to rifle, and the only wear is the groove the selector makes.

[arfan66]

C 1 - I used semi-gloss Krylon black I bought at Home Depot for another project. I just touched up the bottom where the trigger plate was. The pistol grip (went with solar tactical fin) and trigger guard covers a good part & you can't really notice a difference.

[thedrickel]

I'm too lazy to let the alumahyde sit for 2 weeks. Usually I let it dry overnight or 2 days, then bake it for a couple hours, and let it sit for another 2 or 3 days. Then assemble and shoot. Anything that comes off is going to come off no matter how long you wait.

[Cobrafreak]

POR 15 Semi-Gloss. You brush it on the bare metal and when it dries completely in 24 hours it isn't ever coming off. Only paint I know of that a brushed on finish looks like it is sprayed on. Just prep the metal right and you will not be disappointed.