Spray paint aluminum mags?

[Mickael81]

Hey guys. I have a few old aluminum mags that are turning almost gold around the corners. The mags function without any problems. I was wondering if it's safe to spray paint the old mags with one of those epoxy based paints designed for aluminum....

Nothing fancy, just black or gray. My concern is that maybe the paint would be too thick making it stick in the magwell or that it will peal and make its way into the chamber.....

[bohoki]

you alredy know the facotry finish doesnt stick worth a damn i doubt you will find anything that works better just let them get ugly

[vintagearms]

[QUOTE=Mickael81;7323104]The mags function without any problems. QUOTE]

Why fix whats not broke? They will naturally show signs of wear, just like us.

[SocomM4]

I have painted a pmag and it didn't bind in the magwell.
Ihave painted a usgi and it was already I slightly tight fit.no real difference.

Strip and polish them?

[Mickael81]

... screw it. I guess i'll just rinse them on hot soppy water and wipe them dry. Beat up mags show character....

[Arisaka]

Beat up, gray surplus AR mags look awesome in a nice pretty black rifle. Love em.

[tackdriver]

There is a bluing solution for aluminum if you're interested...From the same makers as the gun blue...whos name escapes me at the moment

[isplice]

I've used this:

https://www.neelyindustries.com/p-2703-perma-slik-g-12-oz-aerosol-can.aspx?gclid=CIXnl8-k6asCFcgaQgodjUBzlA

[MrPlutonium]

There is a bluing solution for aluminum if you're interested...From the same makers as the gun blue...whos name escapes me at the moment

I think birchwood casey is what you're referring to. Careful you don't leave it on too long though, or else you get random dark spots.

[Linkpimp]

I’ve done my far share of painting mags, and I’ve never had an issue, have fun with it and no worries

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[misterjake]

Permasilk. It's the same moly paint from the factory, just scrape off the old finish with steel wool, degreaser it, clean it and apply it, they will look brand new.

[cbaer5]

wow I really like that scull paint job

nice work

[fabguy]

you alredy know the facotry finish doesnt stick worth a damn i doubt you will find anything that works better just let them get ugly

+1, uglier the better for me. Less questions asked when at the range. Keep the pretty ones in the safe

[Arisaka]

I never get tired of seeing these pics. Amazing stuff! Love Felix the Cat.

[yelohamr]

I have 30 round, pre-ban AR mags. The uglier the better.