Why rattle can paint instead of Duracoat, et al.?

[GH41]

Cheap and easy way to get what is commonly called a battle worn finish. Nobody will believe your war stories if the rifle looks new.

[HKGuns]

I don't waste my time rattle canning. I fairly inexpensively set myself up to Cerakote items and it works really well.

[docsherm]

Simple to do, works great, cheap, and most importantly it can be easily modified with more paint to changing environments and seasons.

[HKGuns]

Simple to do, works great, cheap, and most importantly it can be easily modified with more paint to changing environments and seasons.

Do you strip it before adding paint? Seems it would build up quite a lot of surface after a while.

[docsherm]

Do you strip it before adding paint? Seems it would build up quite a lot of surface after a while.

I do not. Because if you use your ARs it will wear down a lot.

And to add to that..... the more it wears down the more effective the camo is.

[markm]

And to add to that..... the more it wears down the more effective the camo is.

This. As some black bleeds through, it improves the camo and matches natural surroundings better.

[SteyrAUG]

Cheap and easy way to get what is commonly called a battle worn finish. Nobody will believe your war stories if the rifle looks new.

This.

[ryanm]

duracoat has a huge variety of color options, down side is $70 a can shipped