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Did you put any type of clear coat on it?
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No, I did not, SkyStorm. I also didn't apply a clear coat when I used AH II matte black on my Draco, but I know Brownells makes an AH II clear epoxy. I don't plan to on my 15/22 though. I have 1,500 + rnds down the pipe on that upper, just wanted a quick 'n easy lazy man's application. I could definitely see using a clear coat on a Krylon application though, I hate that stuff, had it peel off on a rail I painted once, a freaking mess.
Additionally, in regard to Mesa Tactical's comment about painting furniture, I could definitely see the necessity of using a clear coat then, especially with something like AH II or Duracoat to ensure longevity. But the cure time on that can be several weeks (AH II at least, no experience with cerakote or duracoat); apply initial color, allow to cure, apply clear coat, allow to cure. Or am I wrong in my assessment? Any words of advice are appreciated.Last edited by RobGR; 11-05-2012, 8:08 PM.
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KrisAnne Hall on Oregon
"I am sullied - no more" Col. Ted Westhusing
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Very nice paint and color. How well does it resist scratching?Comment
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looks good...
For plastics..I generally use DAWN dish soap...
Original blue not no funky smells..
The only thing I hate about Aluma-Hyde is the nozzle
clog up.
I found that curing time can be sped up "AH"
if I put said parts in the oven under 200deg
for an hour.
Let us know how it holds up compared to AlumaHyde.Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you,
Jesus Christ and the American Soldier.
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Looks awesome man! I would to do that to my LR-308 when I finish the build, but its a bit intimidating to me."The purpose of living is to find something worth dying for"Comment
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How well do the mags hold up with them being painted? Looks awesome.Comment
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For the Aervoe, don't really know yet, haven't abused it or put that inevitable first scratch on it. Will get to go shooting next week I hope, just slammed at work and busy lately. When I do shoot it, first signs will definitely appear on the shell deflector and will report back. On a centerfire casing, I imagine it would obviously chip away (at the deflector).
For AH II, on my black Draco, scratching it will remove the paint, but it is very resistant to normal wear during cleaning.
Yeah, would be hesitant to cure a polymer upper with heat... hmmmm, but Glock frames hold up, just concerned about the constant temp over a duration of time. With my DRACO I let it hang in the garage for three - four weeks during this past summer. Came out perfect.
So true about the AH II nozzle. Expected that with the Aervoe, but it was just the opposite, very clean without any sputtering.
Didn't paint any... maybe I will try one and see how the abuse is on that. Will prep a mag tonite if I get a chance.
triggs75, painted his with AH II, maybe he can chime in if he sees the comment on how his are holding up. I would expect the mags to get more abuse than the firearm.
"If the American people ever allow private banks to control the issue of their currency, first by inflation, then by deflation, the banks & corporations that will grow up around them will deprive the people of all property until their children wake up homeless on the continent their Fathers conquered. The issuing power should be taken from the banks and restored to the people, to whom it properly belongs."
KrisAnne Hall on Oregon
"I am sullied - no more" Col. Ted Westhusing
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Okay, finally got to the range today, put just over 500 rnds down. Had a blast with the M&P, as always, wish I could say the same about my FNP 9....
Also painted a mag, as mentioned in the post above, and put it to use. 110 rnds through it. Definitely more wear on the mag, barely any on the upper. The mag is worn in areas that are to be expected.
I used Remoil for the cleaning. The CCI bulk ammo I used was caked on the bolt, dirty, just as bad as Federal. 3 failures to feed on my 10/30 mags.
Last edited by RobGR; 11-25-2012, 10:26 PM.
"If the American people ever allow private banks to control the issue of their currency, first by inflation, then by deflation, the banks & corporations that will grow up around them will deprive the people of all property until their children wake up homeless on the continent their Fathers conquered. The issuing power should be taken from the banks and restored to the people, to whom it properly belongs."
KrisAnne Hall on Oregon
"I am sullied - no more" Col. Ted Westhusing
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FNP 9 is kicking brass to my face, 6 o'clock ejection. I'm gonna have to call them because after 400 rnds the mutha should be broken in by now and it's not. It's frustrating to say the least.
"If the American people ever allow private banks to control the issue of their currency, first by inflation, then by deflation, the banks & corporations that will grow up around them will deprive the people of all property until their children wake up homeless on the continent their Fathers conquered. The issuing power should be taken from the banks and restored to the people, to whom it properly belongs."
KrisAnne Hall on Oregon
"I am sullied - no more" Col. Ted Westhusing
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