Great DIY video Run & Gun. Well presented and you covered all the basses. I used DuraCoat to finish my R700, Glock, and a friends H&K. They all turned out really professional looking thanks to your video.
Looks nice and pretty straightforward. But around here their doing the cerakote on rails for $65 and I'm really not a diy guy so I might just pay the extra money to get it done
I'm gonna go ahead and give you a thumbs up even though you went ahead and continually referred to the handguard as the upper. And I'm gonna go ahead and thank you for taking the time to make this video.
Dura coal now has an additional chemical that starts immediately hardening the paint. This hardening continues as time passes. I'll be doing the synthetic rack on the Mossberg 88 next week. Probably let it cure for a month as it's battleship gray matching my ATI battleship gray stock and grip. May use gun powder blast to get all the oil and grease off. As far as coats, I'll just make that decision next week.
The hardener is the small puncture you Caused with the red cap. The can has hardener build into the actual can. Almost like a single stage paint. Enamel is a similar paint process.. you can get the same paint with any color from your local Napa auto parts. Same can same process
get cerakote instead, you can mix the hardner in to make it flat, duracoat cans have to much hardner in them, can see the shine on that rail, it also takes a month to cure properly for best results, unless you have an oven to cook it in, beyond that this stuff is ok, you should have found a cerakoter to do the whole rifle to make it look like it came that way. hope it's holding up for you
Looks great bro! Im doing an entire rifle in ODG. Im going to accent it with a different colored set of lower/upper parts. I may go with FDE or even a darker Earth tone? But im starting with an ODG lower and a raw upper. So i think ill have a bit of an easier go of it!?! thanks though ,the ways to hold the parts are many! lol Lots of ideas!!!
What were the minor mistakes? Anything I need to keep an eye on or look out for? I’m thinking of going this route with my scorpion evo carbine, but may use their stencil kit. Trying to find out various methods and videos to help me decide if that’s what I wanna do, cerakote may be just a bit out of my budget at the moment especially for a PCC.
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@Sergio Ivan thanks so much for your reply. I found the site through google and I'm waiting for the hacking stuff atm. Takes quite some time so I will reply here later with my results.
@Terry you might try Aluma-Hyde from Brownells. You will need an oven to cure it in, but it works fantastic. It has a matte finish, it’s super durable, and Brownells has made it an almost perfect match to Magpul FDE. It’s about $25/can.
Do you think sand blasting with glass bead would be a good option? It would probably strip down the original finish though, but wouldn't that be better for applying duracoat? I truly don't know, that's why I'm asking. Sand blasting would offer a better sanding of crevices that can't be touched by sand paper.
mds6387 that's would be great... but u don't have to go out of your way. I would be careful on not blasting the interior of the end that connects to the upper. :) but sure, that would be the best option
I have a blast cabinet, so it would be more convenient for me to blast parts. And yes! Must be careful around threads. Sand blasting will tear them up. Glass bead you can get away with not hurting them too much, but better safe than sorry. Thank you for your replying! It really helps me decide what I'm going to do.
mds6387 I've tried both methods, Sir. Roughing up the surfaces with a scotch-brite pad, then applying Duracoat with the aerosol sprayer.. And, media blasting the parts then using an airbrush for the DC. If either way is prepped correctly, both can look great, but blasting can give you a more consistent surface for adhesion. Duracoat recommends Media Blasting with 60-120 grit Aluminum Oxide, @ 60-80 psi.
Thanks for the video on this! Quick question, does the inside of the rail look noticeably different from the outside? My only worry is a noticeable black hue on the inside.
I'd like to do this to my STNGR hand guard, but I'm afraid the FDE won't match my Magpul SL-K stock or MOE-KE+ pistol grip. Plus, I'd miss seeing the filled lettering of the logo.
Tac Dad it's perfect for saving a tad bit of weight. I think it works find. Wobble is mild. But I put a commercial stock on a milspec tube, and for some reason it's tighter and had no wobble.
Fernando Sanchez I've watched videos where ppl did coat the whole thing. The took everything apart and didn't do all of the small parts though. It looks cool that way. Fde rifle with all the small pieces still black looks good.
JP Oner yeah!!! After about 1 week the shine went away and it became more Flat. I haven't had any issues with wear from shooting it right after (the next two days or so).
Great DIY video Run & Gun. Well presented and you covered all the basses. I used DuraCoat to finish my R700, Glock, and a friends H&K. They all turned out really professional looking thanks to your video.
If you use an airbrush, you can add a flattening agent to remove any and all the shine.
Nice job on the rifle!!
Great job! This gives me the push to change the look of my AK. Thank you
Nice. It is more recommended to used an aluminum tray. The acetone fluid can melt plastic container
Thank you for the tips on prepping the handguard!
Looks nice and pretty straightforward. But around here their doing the cerakote on rails for $65 and I'm really not a diy guy so I might just pay the extra money to get it done
I'm gonna go ahead and give you a thumbs up even though you went ahead and continually referred to the handguard as the upper. And I'm gonna go ahead and thank you for taking the time to make this video.
einfussganger I cringed every time he called it the upper
Very nice. I'd have to work up the courage to do this one day. ;). Thx!
00tact do it.... super easy. Im horrible at this stuff and it turned out good! Takes chances!
I just did 3 different guns ,I used dish soap & hot water on all & it worked just fine. edit I did use green scotch bright the soap & water to clean
4 years later... the color still good? Thinking of doing this. Awesome tho
Have used this dura coat kit before and and it works great!
Dura coal now has an additional chemical that starts immediately hardening the paint. This hardening continues as time passes. I'll be doing the synthetic rack on the Mossberg 88 next week. Probably let it cure for a month as it's battleship gray matching my ATI battleship gray stock and grip. May use gun powder blast to get all the oil and grease off. As far as coats, I'll just make that decision next week.
The hardener is the small puncture you Caused with the red cap. The can has hardener build into the actual can. Almost like a single stage paint. Enamel is a similar paint process.. you can get the same paint with any color from your local Napa auto parts. Same can same process
get cerakote instead, you can mix the hardner in to make it flat, duracoat cans have to much hardner in them, can see the shine on that rail, it also takes a month to cure properly for best results, unless you have an oven to cook it in, beyond that this stuff is ok, you should have found a cerakoter to do the whole rifle to make it look like it came that way. hope it's holding up for you
Miles-From-Home it did leave a Shine but it wore off! So I'm ok w it.
RUN & GUN now that is good news to hear
uh I left my parts cure for 3 months. True cure
Nice. Was considering sand blasting mine... Will follow your lead.
Thumbs up, Looks great and I like how you can still see the BCM logo,
How the hell? Nice
Bad ass superman poster bro
This is great. Just what I need to make my hi point look like a nerf gun lol
Solid video, looks good.
Looks great bro! Im doing an entire rifle in ODG. Im going to accent it with a different colored set of lower/upper parts. I may go with FDE or even a darker Earth tone? But im starting with an ODG lower and a raw upper. So i think ill have a bit of an easier go of it!?! thanks though ,the ways to hold the parts are many! lol Lots of ideas!!!
What were the minor mistakes? Anything I need to keep an eye on or look out for? I’m thinking of going this route with my scorpion evo carbine, but may use their stencil kit. Trying to find out various methods and videos to help me decide if that’s what I wanna do, cerakote may be just a bit out of my budget at the moment especially for a PCC.
Hey man this came out sharp. How did this paint job hold up?
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@Sergio Ivan thanks so much for your reply. I found the site through google and I'm waiting for the hacking stuff atm.
Takes quite some time so I will reply here later with my results.
Run and Gun great detailed video. I'm debating between duracoat and cerakote. Now that more time has passed how is the DuraCoat holding up? Thanks
Terry Will very well. Cerakote will hold up better, but I don't mind the wear and tear look when it comes to my toys that's get real
Use. :)
@Terry you might try Aluma-Hyde from Brownells. You will need an oven to cure it in, but it works fantastic. It has a matte finish, it’s super durable, and Brownells has made it an almost perfect match to Magpul FDE. It’s about $25/can.
How well does the color Mach the stock looks kinda dark
Do you think sand blasting with glass bead would be a good option? It would probably strip down the original finish though, but wouldn't that be better for applying duracoat? I truly don't know, that's why I'm asking. Sand blasting would offer a better sanding of crevices that can't be touched by sand paper.
mds6387 that's would be great... but u don't have to go out of your way. I would be careful on not blasting the interior of the end that connects to the upper. :) but sure, that would be the best option
I have a blast cabinet, so it would be more convenient for me to blast parts. And yes! Must be careful around threads. Sand blasting will tear them up. Glass bead you can get away with not hurting them too much, but better safe than sorry. Thank you for your replying! It really helps me decide what I'm going to do.
mds6387 I've tried both methods, Sir. Roughing up the surfaces with a scotch-brite pad, then applying Duracoat with the aerosol sprayer.. And, media blasting the parts then using an airbrush for the DC. If either way is prepped correctly, both can look great, but blasting can give you a more consistent surface for adhesion. Duracoat recommends Media Blasting with 60-120 grit Aluminum Oxide, @ 60-80 psi.
mds6387 media blast best result.
p99shooter ajax /Comet and water red scuff pad then clean thoroughly.P99AS. Rule PPQ M2
nice
Look at those guns
I dont know if you still monitor your TH-cam but I was going to ask over time did you notice any scratches or did it not work at all?
Tap Fn it worked great, and it was very durable.
Of course it will scratch eventually, but that will happen when you run and gun with any gun
Hey I appreciate it! I’m about to order the paint today! Thanks for the response man!! And the vid too!!
Thanks for the video on this! Quick question, does the inside of the rail look noticeably different from the outside? My only worry is a noticeable black hue on the inside.
Not at all. :) just make sure u get each end. :)
I'd like to do this to my STNGR hand guard, but I'm afraid the FDE won't match my Magpul SL-K stock or MOE-KE+ pistol grip. Plus, I'd miss seeing the filled lettering of the logo.
how did it hold up?
Aren’t you supposed to put it in the oven?
@ RUN&GUN Is the handguard still black on the inside? Or did the spray get through the slots to coat it?
Is it supposed to be that shiny?
How many cans did it take to do the handguard?
Jose Mato 1 can.... and I some so spare.
"im gonna go ahead" was said at least 80 times.
alex a bro this was like my first video ever man... hahahahaha I was nervous
@@realtalk6340 props most people freeze up and can’t even talk you held yours man
Are you happy with the results?
can you just do many feather coats?
Nice job. Hey how do you like that stock? Does it wobble? Does it slip?
Tac Dad it's perfect for saving a tad bit of weight. I think it works find. Wobble is mild. But I put a commercial stock on a milspec tube, and for some reason it's tighter and had no wobble.
Looks like you lost the BCM Logo, also I could not tell the color match at the end because of poor lighting.
Dwight Fullmer the engaged logo is still visible. Yes better lighting would have Been ideal. Lesson learned.
is the handguard PLASTIC?
If you really wanted to. Can you paint the entire rifle with this product?
Yes of course
Fernando Sanchez I've watched videos where ppl did coat the whole thing. The took everything apart and didn't do all of the small parts though. It looks cool that way. Fde rifle with all the small pieces still black looks good.
What is that blue/purple thing u use to hold the hand guard?
Travis Wynn you're gonna laugh. I used a lint roller roll Handel
of course you have a punisher logo on your gun.
i heard it takes 1 month to cure.
u take it out and shoot right after you painted it? if so, did it hold up?
JP Oner yeah!!! After about 1 week the shine went away and it became more Flat. I haven't had any issues with wear from shooting it right after (the next two days or so).
Good job bro, did the hair drier throw debris on the paint or was it clean?
Mark Portillo clean!
What stock is that?
Just realize that painting your handguard will cost around $200 while you can buy an already painted one for $200
how much did you pay for the DuraCoat
how has the duracoat held up
Jessie Veres very well. I haven't beaten it up, but for what it is.... I'm happy. And I'm very hard to please. :)
how is it holding two years later?
adolfhilter well. Moderate use. I don’t baby it.
It's NOT the upper it's the handgard
can you use a heat gun instead of a hair dryer
Mason Schmidt that's a good question. But why? Just use a blow dryer! :)
RUN & GUN was just gonna use what's available no hair = no blow dryer lol
yes you can. just keep it moving and don't hold it too close.
Mason Schmidt hahahaha that's the best response ever
it looks too glossy to me
Daniel Flowers it was a tad bit glossy at first. 2 months later it did flatten out. But I should have used 1 less cost
"Upper", no it is called a "hand guard". Also, not "sand paper"; it is called "Scotch Bright" pad
Alright guys…
like your to9ls
So what happened to the plastic bucket with acetone?
Poured it back in the container with a metal funnel.
What would you have done?
why is your gas tube exposed... woof