Painting my AR

[Broke]

What do I need to know? Brands of paint? Durability? Etc? I'm a novice at this so I need to do as much research as I can to make sure that I don't screw up an otherwise nice rifle. PSA upper, Spikes lower.

 

[Broke]

Also maybe point me in the direction of prior threads that I couldn't find.

 

[Hattrick 22]

https://www.google.com/search?site=....1c.1.47.mobile-gws-hp..10.3.1536.UrTm8xgknDo

 

[Broke]

I was kind of hoping for some first hand experience from people that I trust.

 

[Hattrick 22]

You can also look into duracoating and hydrodiping both of which you can probably find with a forum search.

 

[Hitman]

If you use the Search> Advanced Search
Search for 'Rifle Painting' > Titles Only

There's plenty to read up on.

Here's a few;
http://www.bayoushooter.com/forums/showthread.php?5637
http://www.bayoushooter.com/forums/showthread.php?55310
http://www.bayoushooter.com/forums/showthread.php?124409
http://www.bayoushooter.com/forums/showthread.php?125178

 

[Jasarii]

If you are looking to do a budget spray paint job on it, Rustoleum Camo will work fine. Over time, you will have some wear, but all depends on what you want out of painting it and if you are OCD about the finished product.

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[Broke]

I'm not looking for budget. I just don't want it to be a bad job. That gun looks nice though.

 

[Broke]

This is kindof what I'm going for:

 

[Tx_oil]

I have recently tried Duracoat and was amazed at the quality of finish and HOW FREAKIN EASY it was to apply! Duracoat now offers ready to use spray cans, in 200+ colors so getting the camo coloration you wish is simple. Disassemble your rifle, degrease, spray on Duracoat, let dry for a few hours (preferably overnight) and reassemble. It is not needed but to speed the cure/harden process I heated the finished parts on a gas grill at 250F for 2 hours. Great product + easy to apply + do it yourself = WIN!

 

[2011ERIC]

Daniel Hidalgo, owner of Plate-Tacular.com does a wonderful job with Cerakote. It might cost a little but I promise you be sorry.

 

[Broke]

The more I think about it the more I think I want to do a regular paint job in case I ever want to change the pattern or color.

 

[Jasarii]

The more I think about it the more I think I want to do a regular paint job in case I ever want to change the pattern or color.

^ one of the reasons I did it that way on one of mine. Used brake cleaner to wash parts down, painted FDE base coat, added green patterns, etc, finished off with matte clear coat finish. Best part is if you don't like how one part of it comes out, you can simply re-do that section.

 

[Doug76]

Jasarii, so how you like that UTG Pro super slim hand guard?
I just put one on my AR, and I'm really liking it. Just what I wanted.

 

[Jasarii]

Jasarii, so how you like that UTG Pro super slim hand guard?
I just put one on my AR, and I'm really liking it. Just what I wanted.

It's like having the MI SS handguard(what I originally wanted) without paying the MI SS price. Paid $100 for the USA made UTG Pro Super Slim...and love it. Of course I also love my Noveske NSR key mod hand guard too ;-)


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[Doug76]

It's like having the MI SS handguard(what I originally wanted) without paying the MI SS price. Paid $100 for the USA made UTG Pro Super Slim...and love it.

I paid the same for mine, and I got it for the same reason you did. I think it likely ours were easier to install than the MI would have been.

 

[Jasarii]

I found that the barrel nut, etc that came with it was simple to install. I had a 9" one on my 300 Blackout pistol, but had to take it off bc the inside diameter was a little too slim, lol...could not fit suppressor inside it.

 

[Doug76]

I don't use a suppressor, but I did make mine quieter by removing the flash suppressor and replacing it with a thread cap.

 

[SpeedRacer]

I don't use a suppressor, but I did make mine quieter by removing the flash suppressor and replacing it with a thread cap.

What brand of flash suppressor did you have? Most on the market (flash hiders, not brakes) including the standard A2 should be quieter than bare muzzle.

http://vuurwapenblog.com/2013/10/05/ar15-muzzle-brakeflash-hidercompensator-comparison-part-2/

 

[Patchgunner]

It's like having the MI SS handguard(what I originally wanted) without paying the MI SS price. Paid $100 for the USA made UTG Pro Super Slim...and love it. Of course I also love my Noveske NSR key mod hand guard too ;-)


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Bc paying 80$ less for something built by an airsoft quality company makes perfect sense .. Not gonna last if you put that rifle to good use


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