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  1. 11-18-23, 12:34 #1
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    Why rattle can paint instead of Duracoat, et al.?

    I noticed most who paint their ARs use low priced rattle can to do it. Some will try Cerakoting, which is the hardest of the firearms coatings to apply, IIRC.

    Why don't more people try something like Duracoat, KG Guncoat, or one of Brownells spray-on finishes for firearms? It provides a nicer finish than rattle can and is easier to apply than Cerakote, IIRC. I think there is a rattle can option to apply Duracoat.

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    Because spray paint is cheap, easy, and effective.
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    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.
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    I don't waste my time rattle canning. I fairly inexpensively set myself up to Cerakote items and it works really well.
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    Simple to do, works great, cheap, and most importantly it can be easily modified with more paint to changing environments and seasons.
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    Quote Originally Posted by docsherm View Post
    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by GH41 View Post
    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.
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    duracoat has a huge variety of color options, down side is $70 a can shipped
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    Quote Originally Posted by Inkslinger View Post
    Because spray paint is cheap, easy, and effective.
    Ditto.

    Add; when it wears off, either “who care”?, or touch it up.
    Last edited by gaijin; 11-18-23 at 16:46.
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    Can anyone recommend a GOOD channel on rattle can camo finishes?
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