Where should i send my rifle to get it painted. Should i try to do this my self, if so how do i go about it
Gunsmithing duracoating a rifle
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Re: duracoating a rifle
You can do it yourself pretty easily. I've done my barreled action a couple times in my basement and the finish is holding up great.
For a how to check this out:
DIY DuraCoat Painting
If you don't feel comfortable doing it yourself though Todd Jackson aka 30calsniper from Manners Stocks is a DuraCoat Jedi.
You can do it yourself pretty easily. I've done my barreled action a couple times in my basement and the finish is holding up great.
For a how to check this out:
DIY DuraCoat Painting
If you don't feel comfortable doing it yourself though Todd Jackson aka 30calsniper from Manners Stocks is a DuraCoat Jedi.
Re: duracoating a rifle
I bought my DuraCoat from Lauer Custom Weaponry and I didn't use an airbrush, I used a Preval sprayer.
I bought my DuraCoat from Lauer Custom Weaponry and I didn't use an airbrush, I used a Preval sprayer.
Re: duracoating a rifle
i noticed that the guy that sells duracoat on ebay is the local guy in my town. guys have also said that prolane from sherwin williams is the same or similar, not sure if its any cheaper.
i noticed that the guy that sells duracoat on ebay is the local guy in my town. guys have also said that prolane from sherwin williams is the same or similar, not sure if its any cheaper.
Re: duracoating a rifle
Axeman,
I use the Polane stuff and it works great. Do not get the dead flat black, as it does not have the same abrasion resistence as the Polane T or T plus. The only catch is that they only sell it in larger quantities. About $150 for all the stuff you will need. Worth it if you are doing a bunch of guns though.
Axeman,
I use the Polane stuff and it works great. Do not get the dead flat black, as it does not have the same abrasion resistence as the Polane T or T plus. The only catch is that they only sell it in larger quantities. About $150 for all the stuff you will need. Worth it if you are doing a bunch of guns though.
Re: duracoating a rifle
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kejones1</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Where should i send my rifle to get it painted. Should i try to do this my self, if so how do i go about it </div></div>
Where are you located?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kejones1</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Where should i send my rifle to get it painted. Should i try to do this my self, if so how do i go about it </div></div>
Where are you located?
Re: duracoating a rifle
I have done a few. It isnt to bad. You will need an air compressor and a handheld blast gun. I used a paasche single action airbrush. It wasnt hard at all. I say go for it.
I have done a few. It isnt to bad. You will need an air compressor and a handheld blast gun. I used a paasche single action airbrush. It wasnt hard at all. I say go for it.
Re: duracoating a rifle
Duracoating is very easy. I've done pistols and rifles, including a custom McMillan .50 (which took a long time and used up a ton of paint). The process is very user-friendly.
If you don't have access to a blasting cabinet, use a green scotchbrite pad to scuff up the surface you want to paint. I've used both methods and they both work great. Follow Lauer's instructions and you won't have a problem!! Good luck and post some pics when you are done!
Duracoating is very easy. I've done pistols and rifles, including a custom McMillan .50 (which took a long time and used up a ton of paint). The process is very user-friendly.
If you don't have access to a blasting cabinet, use a green scotchbrite pad to scuff up the surface you want to paint. I've used both methods and they both work great. Follow Lauer's instructions and you won't have a problem!! Good luck and post some pics when you are done!
Re: duracoating a rifle
Duracoat is easy enough to do and forgiving.
I did my Howa's barreled action in Duracoat, and also the base coat of the stock with Duracoat and then put Krylon on top.
Duracoat is easy enough to do and forgiving.
I did my Howa's barreled action in Duracoat, and also the base coat of the stock with Duracoat and then put Krylon on top.
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