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

**joedirt199** · 11-22-23, 07:25

Originally Posted by SteyrAUG

Can anyone recommend a GOOD channel on rattle can camo finishes?

Hate to say it but there is a decent long running thread on ar15.com under the armory section. At the bottom is refinishing and I follow a couple threads. One is rattle canning and the other is sponge paint job. Both have some really good examples and tutorials.

**docsherm** · 11-22-23, 08:31

Just paint... if you mess it up just paint over it.......

**tgizzard** · 11-18-23, 16:47

Originally Posted by Inkslinger

Because spray paint is cheap, easy, and effective.

AND ... Fun. When you're done, if you don't like it, strip it and start again.

**Inkslinger** · 11-18-23, 16:59

Originally Posted by tgizzard

AND ... Fun. When you're done, if you don't like it, strip it and start again.

You’re more ambitious than me. I just paint over it.

**pag23** · 11-18-23, 17:03

Originally Posted by tgizzard

AND ... Fun. When you're done, if you don't like it, strip it and start again.

I haven't rattle canned a full rifle yet, just mags and furniture and some of the colors from spray paint are good at blending and mottling different patterns.

**VIP3R 237** · 11-18-23, 18:16

I did cerakote professionally for almost a decade. Is it ‘better’ sure.

Butttttt I can rattle can a three color camo job on my driveway while drinking a 6 pack and it’ll probably be as effective. Plus the worn finish from use looks better imo.

And Iykyk, 7 days

**CrowCommand** · 11-18-23, 16:06

A little acetone thins it right out.

I have a couple setups that are ceracoated. A couple I rattle can…..my opinion is if the gun is a safe queen or is going to sit, use ceracoat. For rigs that are getting used, rattle can.

The money spent for the ceracoat looks great and protects well, but for all intents and purposes, a nice coat of spray paint will do the same, on something that might see some scratches and dings.