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Thread: AR15 Paint
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February 1st, 2022, 03:36 PM #1
AR15 Paint
I want to paint a lower in desert tan, not shiny. Can someone recommend a good paint,
that will work. Thanks.
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February 1st, 2022, 05:49 PM #2
Re: AR15 Paint
Are you looking for rattle-can or something more permanent. If more permanent, go with Cerakote - prep work is more intensive but personally I don't think you can beat it for wearability. You can mix it to go from matte to satin to semi gloss.
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February 1st, 2022, 06:21 PM #3
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February 2nd, 2022, 09:43 AM #4
Re: AR15 Paint
I have used DuraCoat on a couple occasions, I would highly recommend. https://www.duracoatfirearmfinishes.com/default.asp
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February 2nd, 2022, 09:15 PM #5
Re: AR15 Paint
I*m a fan of rattlecan*. (They have most flat camo colors at Walmart), it will get scratched and dinged up*. I also use a non glossy clear coat over the flat*. Seems to give it better scratch resistances. However I kinda think dings and scratches makes the camo more effective*. The whole idea is to break up the outline of the rifle, it won*t make it invisible* just harder to recognize as a rife. But if you want it to be pretty and not scratch prone*. Then cerakote is the way to go*
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February 2nd, 2022, 10:58 PM #6
Re: AR15 Paint
I dont want it to be pretty. This is why I made this thread, to get a idea of what is out there and what to do.
I never thought about "spray paint" always thought it wasn't right, but ends up being exactly what I want.
Thats all I want, a cheap color change that will wear out over time. Its a ar15, not a krieghoff
Thanks for the input.
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February 3rd, 2022, 02:09 AM #7Grand Member
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Re: AR15 Paint
Walmart camo paint works just fine. Put down black first and then if the tan wears through, it will still have a matte finish.
Here is what I do. paint your base color. Then tear painters tape to make patterns. Apply paint and add the next color. Then add more tape and the next color. Rinse and repeat as needed. After its dry peel all the tape off to reveal the camo pattern. Then I take my bare hands and buff the paint to smooth the lines out. If you want to get fancy pick up a mesh laundry bags and spray one last coat over the rest. You can make some neat patterns.Aggies Coach Really ??? Take off the tin foil bro.
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February 3rd, 2022, 02:18 AM #8
Re: AR15 Paint
Aervoe brand spray paints are very durable and don't require "baking" or anything special at all.
It's just a spray paint - that's better than spray paint.
I'm glad I got some before. Brownells doesn't appear to carry it any more.
EDIT: I'm thinking Aervoe has discontinued their entire line of military color paints. That SUCKS.
I'm only finding a few places that still sell it. Probably once it's gone, it's gone.Last edited by Emptymag; February 3rd, 2022 at 02:47 AM.
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February 3rd, 2022, 09:19 AM #9
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That does suck. I have used their paints on mower decks and Jeep wheels. I even used their epoxy based paint to roller paint a Jeep Wrangler olive drab. It turned awesome and survived many trail rides. Now to scour the internet to buy any remaining product. Grrrrr
(edit) they must have lost their military contracts. Possibly another company is making these products now.
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February 3rd, 2022, 12:03 PM #10
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