Duracoat ??

[stickbug1]

I have been toying with the idea of implementing some color enhancements. I'm a bit scared to start spraying away. If I don't like it or the product is **** it is too late. I could always buy some and spray it on some misc junk just to try it out first before I get near any of my "children".

So has anyone used the Duracoat product?
Were you happy with the results?
Would you do it again?

 

[pwhphd]

Duracoat

I had a friend of mine refinish a 1911 frame with Duracoat in the spray kit. The result was surprisingly nice. Gun is not carried so I don't know how it holds up, but a smooth finish can be accomplished by someone who is careful.

 

[CPTBeaker]

I could always buy some and spray it on some misc junk just to try it out first before I get near any of my "children".

Try it out on one of your magazines. I think the material is the same as the upper/lower receiver.

 

[Osage243]

I did a OD green/black tiger stripe job on my M& P 15-22 and mags. Turned out great. To see pics go to k4cr.com and look on the picture page

 

[guy22]

Saw this today
YouTube - M&P 15-22 Custom Paint
Never painted a gun. Did the crayon thing the other day. Like it!
Guy22

 

[stickbug1]

Thanks guys. Yeah I have never painted a gun before either. Can't say that I ever even had the desire to. But these plastic toys, excuse me I meant to say "polymer guns" seem like the right place to try it out.

Osage, so do you feel that this stuff gonna hold up for 15 years and still look good. Understanding normal usage and care. Has it shown and adverse signs from cleaning solvents?

 

[Big Cholla]

Stickbug1: I did the slide of a S&W Model 3913 in flat black DuraCoat. It is about 3 years old now and is carried by me daily. It still looks very presentable with some well earned bright spots. Since then I have become acquainted with a competitor's spray application called Cerrakote. From verbal testimonials I have heard I think I will go with the Cerrakote the next time around. .......... Big Cholla

 

[Osage243]

Thanks guys. Yeah I have never painted a gun before either. Can't say that I ever even had the desire to. But these plastic toys, excuse me I meant to say "polymer guns" seem like the right place to try it out.

Osage, so do you feel that this stuff gonna hold up for 15 years and still look good. Understanding normal usage and care. Has it shown and adverse signs from cleaning solvents?

No problem with it holding up. I have other guns that have been Duracoated for over 5 years that still look the same as the day ther were painted. The trick it to let the gun cure for 6 to 8 weeks before shooting.

 

[NamibianAmphibian]

What do the folks who do this for a living use?'

Many times I see videos from embedded reporters in Iraq or Afghanistan I notice that the soldiers M4's are custom camouflaged to match local conditions. Nothing fancy - just an effective scheme that anyone could do with three cans of spray paint.

Surely those guys aren't waiting 6 to 8 weeks for the paint to cure before using their rifles?

 

[amazingflapjack]

Brownels has some videos and a number of different kinds of coatings. I talked to one of their techs and got some good info. They have gun cote and some others that are supposed to be very tough. Give them a call. Flapjack

 

[CPTBeaker]

What do the folks who do this for a living use?'

Many times I see videos from embedded reporters in Iraq or Afghanistan I notice that the soldiers M4's are custom camouflaged to match local conditions. Nothing fancy - just an effective scheme that anyone could do with three cans of spray paint.

Surely those guys aren't waiting 6 to 8 weeks for the paint to cure before using their rifles?

They are likely using quick dry Krylon, not Duracoat since Duracoat is a multi-part system that needs an airgun of some type to apply (something that's not very field expedient).

Army will allow soldiers to recolor M4s - Army News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Army Times

 

[Maximumbob54]

From my year of experience in the sandbox I think it has much more to do with putting your cheek on a hot black plastic part than one that is painted a lighter color than it has much to do with camo. Camo is just an added benefit. But I was USN, not a door kicker. We guarded ammo ships in port. Our rifles were on our shoulders and would get hot enough in the sun to blister skin if you weren't wearing gloves. I even saw guys with the brown t shirts taped or zip tied over the stocks. I won't mock anyone for doing it as I'm sure a few of them have legitimate reasons for camo on their rifles.

 

[Jt3325]

Here are a few Picks of my M&P

 

[Jt3325]

 

[Gunslinger808]

I do quite a bit of DuraCoat, and GunKote.

The main thing is preparation.
Disassemble, degrease, and clean the surfaces to be done as best as possible.

Take your time, and if your doing a pattern, take time to think it out.
I prefer GunKote for metal, but since it's a bake on finish won't work with polymers/plastics.

I used to make quite a bit of beer money doing it as a side job.

Just got tired of doing it as it can be a pain, but it was fun for a while.

A few pics of my work...

Wanted a FDE fram for my Glock, but didn't like the OEM offering...

Fellow wanted "Urban camo"...

And of course Pink is always popular with the ladies!...

 

[Jt3325]

Here are a few more I just finished, I know the last one is not S&W but nice just the same

 

[AGoyette]

Following this thread because at the NRA show this year I bought a blue Duracoat kit for my Sig 1911 22lr. The factory finish on this gun is HORRIBLE! It has been shot a few times and looks like it has been through 3 world wars!! For those who have Duracoated guns, did you also do the inside of the frame and slide?

 

[gman51]

I just purchased some DuraBlue blue/black. The can comes with the hardener inside the paint can. This paint can be sprayed on all types of surfaces. I was going to use it on a Colt 32 but after waxing the gun I decided not to. Ren wax does wonders.
Maybe I will use it to improve the finish on my new Taurus 92 that the finish isn't very appealing. I twould sure look better with a deep blued look on it.