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<blockquote data-quote="Bed Wetter" data-source="post: 34456" data-attributes="member: 428"><p>Just wanted to share some observations for anyone else considering $35 for a can of Duracoat "spray paint" for their firearm or accessories. I painted a rifle and handgun this weekend. I planned on doing two rifles but I'm glad now I didn't.</p><p></p><p>1. To no one's surprise, Duracoat aerosol sprays like a normal can of spray paint. Don't expect airbrush quality. (Doesn't bother me. Serves its purpose.)</p><p>2. The can comes with two spray nozzles to chose from: light and heavy. The light spray nozzle plugged up irreversibly within about 20 seconds. It's worthless. You'll have to use the heavy nozzle.</p><p>3. Because you're stuck with the heavy nozzle, you're going to lose paint to overspray. Also, you're more likely to get runs in the paint so keep that can moving at all times while spraying. (it really bothers me that all those coyotes are going to die snickering at the runs in my paint job. Mange bastards.)</p><p>4. You will need a minimum of 3 coats on whatever you're painting.</p><p>5. Duracoat spray paint is activated by releasing a hardener into the can. THE PAINT IS ONLY GOOD FOR A DAY OR SO. Plan on using it all.</p><p>6. Because you've spent $35 on a can of spray paint, you'll want to use every drop. Keep in mind your primary objective (rifle, shotgun, pistol, etc) and line up some other smaller stuff (mags, knives, scope, bipod, handgun, etc.)</p><p>7. The finish will be VERY shiny for awhile. Duracoat takes 3-4 weeks to cure. Don't paint a rifle Wednesday expecting to hunt with it Saturday. Unless you're okay with a shiny gun in the field.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bed Wetter, post: 34456, member: 428"] Just wanted to share some observations for anyone else considering $35 for a can of Duracoat "spray paint" for their firearm or accessories. I painted a rifle and handgun this weekend. I planned on doing two rifles but I'm glad now I didn't. 1. To no one's surprise, Duracoat aerosol sprays like a normal can of spray paint. Don't expect airbrush quality. (Doesn't bother me. Serves its purpose.) 2. The can comes with two spray nozzles to chose from: light and heavy. The light spray nozzle plugged up irreversibly within about 20 seconds. It's worthless. You'll have to use the heavy nozzle. 3. Because you're stuck with the heavy nozzle, you're going to lose paint to overspray. Also, you're more likely to get runs in the paint so keep that can moving at all times while spraying. (it really bothers me that all those coyotes are going to die snickering at the runs in my paint job. Mange bastards.) 4. You will need a minimum of 3 coats on whatever you're painting. 5. Duracoat spray paint is activated by releasing a hardener into the can. THE PAINT IS ONLY GOOD FOR A DAY OR SO. Plan on using it all. 6. Because you've spent $35 on a can of spray paint, you'll want to use every drop. Keep in mind your primary objective (rifle, shotgun, pistol, etc) and line up some other smaller stuff (mags, knives, scope, bipod, handgun, etc.) 7. The finish will be VERY shiny for awhile. Duracoat takes 3-4 weeks to cure. Don't paint a rifle Wednesday expecting to hunt with it Saturday. Unless you're okay with a shiny gun in the field. [/QUOTE]
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