Post by: callturner on January 21, 2021, 10:39:18 AM
Post by: Norman89 on January 21, 2021, 11:18:53 AM
Post by: Dansk on January 21, 2021, 11:49:11 AM
Post by: Norman89 on January 21, 2021, 12:15:11 PM
Post by: callturner on January 21, 2021, 12:56:31 PM
Kg guncoat covers stainless beautifully and wears very very wellIs that the stuff from Brownells?
Post by: Dansk on January 21, 2021, 01:41:50 PM
Cerakote has the exact same chipping/polishing problems as the duracoat has
Wow, that's too bad. In that case I would have opted to go with brownells aluma hyde I think its called Much more forgiving process, easy/cheap touch ups/cheaper. All I really wanted was something to protect from elements, looks decent, and protect from surface rust.
Post by: hunter399 on January 21, 2021, 01:53:15 PM
I do have a few chips on the allumahyde or whatever it's called but would imagine touch ups are easy.
The duracoat I haven't really beat up the rifle too much .so I can't really give a review.
So is what it is.
Allumahyde you can touch up anytime as long as your tip doesn't clog up.
The duracoat spray can kind you have to use the spray can within a month or it will harden in the can.
Both kinds I did two rifles with one can.
My opinion for it ,to have a all weather rifle that's not rusting and snow and rain gets under the stock and not having to worry about rust is great.
Post by: Norman89 on January 21, 2021, 02:45:12 PM
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Post by: Dansk on January 21, 2021, 03:11:04 PM
Kg guncoat covers stainless beautifully and wears very very wellIs that the stuff from Brownells?
Brownells brand is Aluma Hyde Ii
Post by: hunter399 on January 21, 2021, 03:31:51 PM
Alumahyde can be baked it just speeds up the cure process
Basically they are both epoxy based paint made to harden.
The longer you can let it cure and harden,and prep the metal before coating the better long lasting finish your gonna have.
Which makes this time of year a good time to apply it.I would not try to coat a week or two before season.Alot of these products claim dry to touch ,but small print will say 15 to 30 days to fully harden.
When I did mine I just
Remove stock and bolt,tape off trigger assembly.
Stuff earplugs in the chamber and muzzle
Spray with brake cleaner wipe metal off with clean rag.
Don't even touch with bare hands ,oils of your fingers
Let dry from brake cleaner then spray with product.
Post by: callturner on January 21, 2021, 03:34:37 PM
Post by: hunter399 on January 21, 2021, 03:35:43 PM
Post by: hunter399 on January 21, 2021, 03:38:57 PM
Post by: callturner on January 21, 2021, 03:41:14 PM
Post by: Dansk on January 21, 2021, 03:41:35 PM
I just watched a review and the brownell stuff beat out the ceracote and krylon and duracote. I would like some more comments though.
I would assume you will need to touch up regardless which one you choose. AH is 12.99 a can, duracoat is $50+. For that reason I dont touch up my Duracoat at all, and From what I've read AH is easier to work with... food for thought.
Post by: hunter399 on January 21, 2021, 03:45:10 PM
Just price wise I think the alumahyde product is pretty dang good for the money.
Post by: dreadi on January 24, 2021, 10:14:50 AM
After I opened for business I was still using DuraCoat and began using Cerakote as well. It didn't take long for me to stop using DuraCoat due to the additional needs such as Quickener and TrueStrip, and longer cure times comparted to Cerakote in addition to the published required mil thickness of DuraCoat. Lauer Weaponry, makers of DuraCoat, published that it needs to be 3 - 5 mills thick. That's too much for some items. Cerakote has to be applied .25 - 3 mills thick depending on the product and color. Also, depending on which Cerakote product is being used, the cure schedule is 1 hour to 5 days. There are more factors involved with my decision to only use Cerakote but, I'll get back on topic with your question.
If you want to apply a color finish on your barrel and action yourself, DuraCoat is good choice. Your best results will be realized with proper prep. I still have firearms finished in DuraCoat that I take into the field during the fall-winter hunting seasons.
Most importantly, wear the proper PPE.
Also, I can refinish it for you.
Post by: Jason on January 24, 2021, 11:05:07 AM
Honestly I think it turned out great. The finish is holding up great. I did let mine cure for like 5 weeks before a started taking it out to shoot.
Here's the link to my build.
https://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,242762.0.html