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by PBratton
Sun Oct 28, 2012 5:44 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: My Duracoat Project
Replies: 14
Views: 2398

Re: My Duracoat Project

Thanks guys!

And Hank, I checked the cameras. I saw you try to tuck them in your jacket...
by PBratton
Wed Oct 24, 2012 9:23 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: My Duracoat Project
Replies: 14
Views: 2398

Re: My Duracoat Project

The Annoyed Man wrote:
PBratton wrote:
The Annoyed Man wrote:How thoroughly did you clean/degrease it before applying the duracoat? Nice looking job by the way.
Tam, this was one of my 'spare' lowers and uppers. they were both unused. However, I did give them a good dousing of the Duracoat degreaser before I started. Also learned to wipe my latex gloves down to get the powder off of them...
Thanks. Did you take any steps to protect holes where pins go, etc.? Or are you just counting on the pins sort of wearing off the duracoat inside the holes when you push them into their respective holes?
Tam, the front and rear pins dropped right in.
by PBratton
Mon Oct 22, 2012 6:07 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: My Duracoat Project
Replies: 14
Views: 2398

Re: My Duracoat Project

The Annoyed Man wrote:
PBratton wrote:
The Annoyed Man wrote:How thoroughly did you clean/degrease it before applying the duracoat? Nice looking job by the way.
Tam, this was one of my 'spare' lowers and uppers. they were both unused. However, I did give them a good dousing of the Duracoat degreaser before I started. Also learned to wipe my latex gloves down to get the powder off of them...
Thanks. Did you take any steps to protect holes where pins go, etc.? Or are you just counting on the pins sort of wearing off the duracoat inside the holes when you push them into their respective holes?
I lightly hit those areas TAM, I'm gonna let it cure a bit longer, then see how the pins fit. If nothing else, it'll be a lesson learned for us all.
by PBratton
Mon Oct 22, 2012 3:31 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: My Duracoat Project
Replies: 14
Views: 2398

Re: My Duracoat Project

Thanks guys. I'm looking forward to my first camo project, just have to figure out which one is going to fall victim.
by PBratton
Mon Oct 22, 2012 3:29 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: My Duracoat Project
Replies: 14
Views: 2398

Re: My Duracoat Project

The Annoyed Man wrote:How thoroughly did you clean/degrease it before applying the duracoat? Nice looking job by the way.
Tam, this was one of my 'spare' lowers and uppers. they were both unused. However, I did give them a good dousing of the Duracoat degreaser before I started. Also learned to wipe my latex gloves down to get the powder off of them...
by PBratton
Sun Oct 21, 2012 7:05 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: My Duracoat Project
Replies: 14
Views: 2398

My Duracoat Project

I've been looking at a lot of posts regarding Duracoat finishes, for over a year now...

Finally decided to put it all to rest and try it out myself.

So, here's my project:

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This is the Magpul FDE color.

I have to say, it was harder to set up all the spray gear and to do final cleanup than to actually spray the stuff on.

And, for all of you Duracoat veterans out there, any tips you can provide?

Here's mine: Since the mixing ratio is 12:1, (paint:hardener), I elected to use syringes, large one for the paint, smaller one for the hardener. No muss, no fuss.

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