AR15.Com - Refinishing

Rattle Can Questions

5/19/2013 3:24:55 AM

I searched and couldn't find anything. So sorry if this has been answered. 1) if I rattle can a wooden stock, is it going to be pretty much permanent? 2) if I decided to rattle can my AR and decided I didn't like it, how do I s...

what duracoat matches lwrc FDE and or Magpul FDE

5/18/2013 9:42:54 PM

I'd like to spray a scope and base as soon as I order one. I need something that is air dry and something I can do from a can or paint gun. I need it to match magpul FDE or the FDE Lwrc uses. I looked up duracoat and of course, there are a...

First time refinishing a rifle

5/17/2013 8:47:00 PM

So. I have an arsenal ak, and if you're familiar with their rifles, you'll know that the paint they use is shit. Wipes off with anything you put on it, lame, etc. Of course, I used some hoppes, and it removed some paint. I'd like to refinish the w...

How to finish a stainless steel muzzle brake

5/17/2013 2:57:47 PM

I have an OPS Inc muzzle brake I got for free that someone uses a chemical on and removed all of the finish. Is there any kind of finish that I can use that will not come off easily, not gum up the threads, and be a dull black or dark grey color? ...

SCALE PAINT JOB HOW TO

5/17/2013 8:14:51 AM

Is there a thread out there detailing how to do this? My 14.5" BCM is cerakoted FDE and I want to throw some scales on it in Foliage to finish it off.... Suggestions?

Painting INSIDE tubular shapes like buffer tubes

5/15/2013 9:29:02 PM

Just out of curiosity does any have a technique for evenly applying moly resins to the inside of long tubular surfaces such as buffer tubes or upper receivers? Just curious.

who is doing kryptek camo

5/15/2013 9:09:46 PM

looking for a good reputable shop to do kryptek camo on my new bolt gun. (if it ever gets here)

My Aluma Hyde II project Colt 9mm SMG

5/15/2013 4:13:42 PM

Here is my Colt 6951 I bought last month. I've added the following: - Magpul MIAD grip, FDE - Magpul ACS-L, FDE - Magpul polymer trigger guard - FDE - Tactical Link enhanced battery assist lever - FDE (I like these much bet...

duracoat prep question

5/12/2013 8:52:20 PM

hello durcaot recommend's degreasing then prep (ie blast/sand), then blow off with air then duracoat...........i was wondering if i should degrease one more time after blasting/sanding? just before duracoating

cerakote h series on glock frame

5/12/2013 5:36:00 AM

is this ok if i bake at a lower temp for longer time??

Sponge camo Now with pics

5/11/2013 5:01:05 PM

" />" /> Hope the pictures work, first time posting them. Krylon s...

Protecting paint

5/11/2013 4:42:33 PM

Did the krylon sponge camo on all the ar furniture the other day, sorry no pics but it looks awesome. Anyhow , I have another stock that I did in solid color rustoleum satin, and that seems way more durable than the krylon camo. The krylon I can ...

How to refinish a wood stock and forend

5/11/2013 2:06:09 PM

So, I bought a wood stock and forend for my Mossberg 590A1 to make it sort of a retro tactical look. First, I need to cut the rear portion of the forend down because it is a hunting type forend that comes back and overlaps the receiver. Where it...

Recommended Cerakote Shop

5/11/2013 10:06:12 AM

Ready to cerakote a standard Colt M-4, any good experiences with vendors and recommendations? Also, how much does the pre-application blast process and subsequent application of the coatings obscure the AR factory receiver and barrel markin...

Cerakote over park

5/10/2013 10:03:06 PM

My roomie and I got into a disagreement with a local refinisher who refused to park over Cerakote saying that it isn't necessary. While Cerakote IS as tough as nails, I like using park as a substrate for finishes to promote better a...

Questions for Cerakote users

5/10/2013 4:16:00 AM

I have ordered some Cerakote and have most of the equipment to start my project but have a few questions. First off, when you guys paint your receivers, frames, slides, etc. do you try to cover the entire part (inside and out)? How d...

Soda Blasting Aluminum

5/9/2013 11:58:52 PM

Now that I have my 80% lower done, I plan on having it anodized BUT there are milling tool marks all over it. I wet sanded it starting with 120 wet/dry sandpaper and finished wed sanding it with 320 wet/dry sandpaper. 99.9% of the t...

Best way to remove rust without destroying existing finish

5/9/2013 6:08:59 PM

I recently acquired a 1956 Ruger Mark 1 Standard, and it's got a bit of rust on it... I've field stripped it and vigorously wiped down everything with a cotton cloth and CLP. I'm not ready to send it in to get refinished just yet, but ...

Experiment with paint burlap and rail panels

5/8/2013 5:42:32 PM

First, I painted the rifle... Not the best job, but it will do. Then I took burlap strips and glued them to ergo rails. I painted the burlap after the glue dried. Now, I have removable burlap. I'm liking it, but need to tweak.

How to get rid of Frog Lube for painting

5/7/2013 11:30:58 PM

I had an old WASR AK-47 that I used as a sort of test bed for Frog Lube. I coated pretty much the entire rifle, inside and out (as Frog Lube recommends). I've started to get into painting my rifles, mostly with Aluma-Hyde II and a few pieces with ...

Worn Look Brown with black coming through

5/7/2013 9:29:12 PM

I have seen pics of AR's that look like they have been painted brown but they have been worn that the original black comes through? Can you recreate that look? I wish I could find a pic for example

I have this old gun

5/7/2013 8:57:24 PM

Folks, I need advise on how to deal with this old shotgun. I dont have the shotgun in my possession yet but the pictures show the damage of rust. It will never be more than a wall hanger and I will be seeking the missing parts over time to give ...

air brush setups

5/6/2013 9:33:55 PM

I'm in the finishing stages of a flat top build and am seriously thinking of doing it in tungsten cera kote. What are you guys using for airbrushes and can you tap down from standard compressor fittings to airbrush fittings? ...

Staining blue jeans

5/6/2013 9:02:41 PM

I know this isn't a rifle refinishing question, but with all the Rit Dye talk, I figured I'd ask. Old pair of blue jeans has seen better days, time to cut them up and fill them with aquarium rocks to use for rests and weighted bags. ...

My copperhead pattern

5/4/2013 10:47:17 AM

I have seen a few copperhead patterns, but none really did a great job of replicating the snake skin and color. I decided to give it a shot and duplicate using this image as a guide: Some of the pics are blurry, sorry ab...

Duracoat on overmold

5/3/2013 8:41:16 PM

I want to take some duracoat to an old mossy 500 with houge overmold furniture on it. Because of the rubbery material i didn't know how well it would work. Anybody know?

How to boil your 1911 a home hot blue tutorial Picture intensive

5/3/2013 4:47:55 PM

I posted this in GD and it was suggested that I should post it over here also. So here it is. So a while back I hot blued a 1911 at home and some people said they wouldn't mind if I posted a how to. Some things came up so I had to p...

HELP w color fill

5/3/2013 11:26:11 AM

decided to do the color fill on a lower at safety selector area. Used some of my kids nail polish, let it set up, then lightly rubbed of the excess. Trouble is fill looks great but the areas around the fill I can't return to black and looks...

How long do you let your guns dry after a krylon paint job

5/2/2013 8:09:52 PM

Well I did my mosin sporter in sponge camo how long till I can put it back together?

Sandblasting

4/30/2013 10:27:37 PM

Hey do any you know why not to sandblast your project with glass beads, if not then what should I use aluminum oxide?