Duracoated my new M&P 9c
- Thread starter AirMech74
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Bicky Robby
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Looks like you did a good job. I have never Duracoated a gun before, how long did it take to complete the job including prep time?
Thanks. Not long at all. Strip down, degrease/clean, about 30 mins or so, another 5 mins to mix the Duracoat and then about 10 mins to spray each application, I usually do two coats. Drys to touch in 20 mins, I let sit overnight before reassembly.
hypnodoc
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Wow, that looks great. How durable is the Duracoate and what did it cost you to do (if you don't mind me asking). Is there a web sight or video you recommend? tks
Thanks....its great stuff, I did my XD a couple yrs ago and there is no signs of it rubbing off anywhere.
Manufacturer of DuraCoat Firearms Finishes is where you can order it from.
Its about $17 for 4 oz, which is enough to do 4 pistols or 2 long guns
Manufacturer of DuraCoat Firearms Finishes is where you can order it from.
Its about $17 for 4 oz, which is enough to do 4 pistols or 2 long guns
Shooting Padre
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Very nice job and great looking guns. How do you apply the Duracoat? Did you bake the finish after application?
Gran Torino
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You did a great job.....it looks awesome. 
SoCalDep
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That looks great! I once traded for a Sig P229 with a duracoated slide. It wasn't durable at all and the finish looked horrible within weeks. I'm assuming they didn't mix it right, as your XD has obviously held up!
Is there a secret or did you find it pretty simple to "mix as directed...."
Is there a secret or did you find it pretty simple to "mix as directed...."
VaRecon
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My buddy did his glock in Desert tactical beige, and I considered doing my FNP.
It can certainly add a unique aspect to a gun.
It can certainly add a unique aspect to a gun.
I use an airbrush. I've tried their Shake N' Spray kits and I don't think they spray all that good. The airbrush gives you a nice smooth and even spray. I don't bake to cure, I just let it sit for 24hrs.
Sounds like the mixture was wrong. When I do a pistol, I mix 2 Tablespoons of Duracoat to 1/2 teaspoon of hardener. That is just a lil more than what I need to apply two coats to a frame. You just adjust the mixture accordingly.
JamesArthur60
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When I read the post I immediately thought, WHY? But, looking at the after photo I must admit, to me it looks much better. If the finish holds out over time, you did well. Very nice!
jimologist
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Here is a link to a You tube video. There are a ton of them if you do a search on You tube.
DuraCoat Shake 'N Spray Finishing Kit - YouTube
I used it on a rifle stock that had been painted before. The degreaser they sell actually acted a solvent so I ended up have to resand after I cleaned. I also tested it on an old barrel that was rusted pitted etc. It does an amazing job.
I am also experimenting with Brownell's Gun-Kote product. It is thinner and is for metal coverage and you bake it on. Brownells has videos for its application on their website.
DuraCoat Shake 'N Spray Finishing Kit - YouTube
I used it on a rifle stock that had been painted before. The degreaser they sell actually acted a solvent so I ended up have to resand after I cleaned. I also tested it on an old barrel that was rusted pitted etc. It does an amazing job.
I am also experimenting with Brownell's Gun-Kote product. It is thinner and is for metal coverage and you bake it on. Brownells has videos for its application on their website.
Chevayea
Member
Very nice. Do you have to clean out your airbrush between each coat?
1fly2ty
Member
Airmech74
When you degreased your firearm did you use the duracoat degreaser or did you buy a spray degreaser from a local source? I have ordered everything except the duracoat paint and am wondering if you could use another degreaser, since duracoat gets like $16.50 for 1 can! I have at least 6 firearms that are going to be duracoated and I didn't want to spend a fortune on their degreaser!
When you degreased your firearm did you use the duracoat degreaser or did you buy a spray degreaser from a local source? I have ordered everything except the duracoat paint and am wondering if you could use another degreaser, since duracoat gets like $16.50 for 1 can! I have at least 6 firearms that are going to be duracoated and I didn't want to spend a fortune on their degreaser!
Magnumdood
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Cure time
You can 'handle' a DuraCoated part, or whole firearm, in 24 hours. The coating is cured for use for in 7 days, and is fully cured in 30 days. To avoid unwanted scratches, chips, nicks, etc..., I spray whatever I'm working on, then after 24 hours on the drying rack I put it in my safe for another 29 days. I've spent a lot of time talking to the DuraCoat techs.
You can 'handle' a DuraCoated part, or whole firearm, in 24 hours. The coating is cured for use for in 7 days, and is fully cured in 30 days. To avoid unwanted scratches, chips, nicks, etc..., I spray whatever I'm working on, then after 24 hours on the drying rack I put it in my safe for another 29 days. I've spent a lot of time talking to the DuraCoat techs.
Magnumdood
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Cleaner/thinner
Lacquer thinner works fine for both thinning the paint and degreasing the part AND for cleaning your airbrush, spray bottles, measuring apparatus...Lacquer thinner is the only stuff I've found besides DuraCoat's outrageously expensive Cleaner/Thinner that will clean your equipment when you're done.
1fly2ty
Member
Thanks Magnumdood thats what I needed to know,duracoat paint price isn't that bad but some of their items seem a bit pricy,like the degreaser.
