DuraCoat Good?

[Hammer99...]

So I have a FrankenAR. It was built with leftover parts. The only new parts are the upper and lower. Needles to say the gun is 10 shades of black. I am considering getting the ez DuraCoat kit and doin it myself. Just the upper lower and barrel. I was wondering if….

1. Has anyone done it themselves?
2. Anything you didn’t like?
3. Would you do it again?

[Bessy]

So I have a FrankenAR. It was built with leftover parts. The only new parts are the upper and lower. Needles to say the gun is 10 shades of black. I am considering getting the ez DuraCoat kit and doin it myself. Just the upper lower and barrel. I was wondering if….

1. Has anyone done it themselves?
2. Anything you didn’t like?
3. Would you do it again?

I've done several guns in duracoat. It works very very well. If you don't bake it you should give it two weeks to setup before shooting. I wouldn't use the airbrush that comes with the easy kit. Get a decent airbrush like a posche.

With any finish preparation is 90% of the finish.

I have some left over h&k semigloss black that needs to be used. If you are going to be at the Rochester show on Saturday, I'd hand it over for super super cheap.


*Edited** for super cheap I mean like a hot pretzel and a soft drink
good luck sir!

[JJ]

I've done a few. I would reccomend disassembling everything possible first. A good degrease is a must. As noted above, if its not baked let it cure for two weeks before using. Prefferably let sit two weeks before reassembly.

[monschman]

to accurately answer your questions I would have to say, yes,yes and no.

[Paul]

to accurately answer your questions I would have to say, yes,yes and no.

Didn't like the product or the DIY experience?

I have thought about getting a slide done at Bill's - Would you recommend against it?

[dismal]

So, what happens if you mess up a Duracoat? Are you SOL, or is there a way to remove it?

[JJ]

Beadblast.....and time

[monschman]

to accurately answer your questions I would have to say, yes,yes and no.

Didn't like the product or the DIY experience?

I have thought about getting a slide done at Bill's - Would you recommend against it?

The finished product looks dope, the process had me swearing up a storm. I ended up sending off to get completed, let someone else do the dirty work. The stock sprayer doesn't gave a fine enough mist and my attempt to build up thin layers just left a fine texture that I was nor best pleased with. The initial cost was about $50. Sending it off cost $55 and it came back looking great. I have found that it does wear rather quickly in high points of the treated surface. Also, homemade copper remover ( ammonia and tranny fluid) will remove it.

[gunflint]

Does anyone know if DuraCoat would work on lead? (Fishing lures, not bullets.)

[LarryFlew]

Does anyone know if DuraCoat would work on lead? (Fishing lures, not bullets.)

I have used it on several surfaces besides steel like plastic and wood and it works fine. Need some maroon for your lures I've got a bunch.

[Bessy]

to accurately answer your questions I would have to say, yes,yes and no.

Didn't like the product or the DIY experience?

I have thought about getting a slide done at Bill's - Would you recommend against it?

The finished product looks dope, the process had me swearing up a storm. I ended up sending off to get completed, let someone else do the dirty work. The stock sprayed doesn't gave a fine enough must and my attempt to build up thin layers just left a fine texture that I was nor best pleased with. The initial cost was about $50. Sending it off cost $55 and it came back looking great. I have found that it does wear rather quickly in high points of the treated surface. Also, homemade copper remover ( ammonia and tranny fluid) will remove it.

Not trying to be critical, but the fact even someone like ME can use it successfully, is a pretty good indicator of it's ease of use. Specifically what about the process had you swearing up a storm? If you were having an application issue, I'm guessing you were trying to put it on to dry. MY first attempt didn't have nearly enough paint coming out, and it left a weird dry texture on the practice magazine. After dialing up the airbrush all was well and good. Compared to other 2 part paints i've used in the past, it's EXTREMELY forgiving by comparison during application.

[monschman]

Not trying to be critical, but the fact even someone like ME can use it successfully, is a pretty good indicator of it's ease of use. Specifically what about the process had you swearing up a storm? If you were having an application issue, I'm guessing you were trying to put it on to dry. MY first attempt didn't have nearly enough paint coming out, and it left a weird dry texture on the practice magazine. After dialing up the airbrush all was well and good. Compared to other 2 part paints i've used in the past, it's EXTREMELY forgiving by comparison during application.

Good for you
BTW as stated I didnt have an airbrush and the aerosol can sucked. If I were to do it again I would pay the extra $5 and have it done for me and save myself the hassle.

[Bessy]

Good for you :\

Every single time this phrase is used.... I hear it in this voice...




Where did you send it to that refinish was so cheap?

[monschman]

Good for you :\

Every single time this phrase is used.... I hear it in this voice...


?

Good for you.

Jims guns supply in baraboo wisconsin. He has it listed as still the same price. I highly recommend his work and fast turnaround. Nice guy to chat with too, believes strongly in his product and stands behind it. When i called and asked about the fact that it was wearing pretty quickly on the back heoffered to redo it free of charge after explaining to me very politely that it was normal for the product to do this

[Nat]

I've done several guns in duracoat. It works very very well. If you don't bake it you should give it two weeks to setup before shooting. I wouldn't use the airbrush that comes with the easy kit. Get a decent airbrush like a posche.

With any finish preparation is 90% of the finish.

Is this what you used on the Saiga conversion? what kinda prep work (besides degreasing) was involved?