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CJ5inFourWheelDrive · 11-30-2005, 10:47 AM

Looking into doing an O.D. Green matte finish on my Winchester Model 70 .30-06 Matte Stainless/Synthetic. Might do the floor plate, Boss, handle, safety, and ejector in a Black matte finish to offset or just doing a camo job on the whole thing. Can anyone give me any feedback on what the best stuff to use is that's resistant to solvents, what solvents to use after it's coated, the best way to prep it for coating...what brand is the best....etc...etc. Basically anything you can think of or have had expierence with. I've been googling but figured I'd ask for some first hand expierence. Thanks all

whistle pig · 11-30-2005, 11:03 AM

I have seen a shotgun that was done with Lauer Duracoat from midway.

It looked very nice and the guy said it held up well.

http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpag...eitemid=690892

CJ5inFourWheelDrive · 11-30-2005, 03:17 PM

Doc, you've got some expierence with this stuff don't you?

aloharover · 11-30-2005, 03:24 PM

Duracoat.

Sandblast the part.
Parkerize.
Clean, clean, clean.
Mix and apply duracoat per directions.

I have not used it myself but have seen a rifle and its magazines that were done and its very nice

Pete

CJ5inFourWheelDrive · 11-30-2005, 08:51 PM

do I plug the barrel and tape off the reciever and stuff or can it be sprayed on those pieces that it doesn't reflect light?

mudslinger99 · 11-30-2005, 09:54 PM

Just swap yours with the guy that was here a couple days ago trying to get his camo paint off

I think it was the same gun and he posted pics and it looked ok to me.. I offered to take it off of his hands but no luck

.. It's funny one guy wants to get rid of the paint and another wants to paint his, all with in a couple of days

aloharover · 11-30-2005, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CJ5inFourWheelDrive

do I plug the barrel and tape off the reciever and stuff or can it be sprayed on those pieces that it doesn't reflect light?

Yeah, still need to mask.
Duracoat is a 2 part epoxy coating that gets baked.
So I would disassemble as much as possible.
Idea of sand blasting and parkerizing is basically like priming a car with etching primer. Just helps the coat bond better.

Pete

Slick · 11-30-2005, 10:23 PM

Zolatone kicks ass on a 4x4 (my 81 Toy was "jungle-camo"). I'd think it would work well on a rifle stock for sure and metal as well, but I do not know how much heat it can take (if you fire fast).

It's a "spatter" paint as shown in the sample below:

The bonus is that it will also impart a nice "pebley" texture to whatever you coat with it.

shit, her's pic of 'ol pile now ->

CJ5inFourWheelDrive · 11-30-2005, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mudslinger99

Just swap yours with the guy that was here a couple days ago trying to get his camo paint off

I think it was the same gun and he posted pics and it looked ok to me.. I offered to take it off of his hands but no luck

.. It's funny one guy wants to get rid of the paint and another wants to paint his, all with in a couple of days

yea I know but my Dad got me this so it's got sentimental value, that and I'm not a fan of that camo job, not to mention they don't put a BOSS on Winchesters anymore.

11-30-2005, 10:47 AM	#1 (permalink)
CJ5inFourWheelDrive Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Member # 19668 Location: Central, PA Posts: 906	Skool me on DIY Gun Coatings Looking into doing an O.D. Green matte finish on my Winchester Model 70 .30-06 Matte Stainless/Synthetic. Might do the floor plate, Boss, handle, safety, and ejector in a Black matte finish to offset or just doing a camo job on the whole thing. Can anyone give me any feedback on what the best stuff to use is that's resistant to solvents, what solvents to use after it's coated, the best way to prep it for coating...what brand is the best....etc...etc. Basically anything you can think of or have had expierence with. I've been googling but figured I'd ask for some first hand expierence. Thanks all __________________ (1975 Jeep CJ-5) Being built: 2x4 A-500C frame, C&C 14 bolt w/discs & Detroit, D44 mini-spool, Flat Tops, Mad Mac Double Arms, 4.56's, SM420, D300, AA & Novak adapters, SOA on 2in. BDS YJ springs with a reversal, extended wb; 6in. front, 3in. rear, TJ flairs, hummer rims, hydroboost w/68' Vette M/C…

11-30-2005, 03:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
CJ5inFourWheelDrive Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Member # 19668 Location: Central, PA Posts: 906	Doc, you've got some expierence with this stuff don't you? __________________ (1975 Jeep CJ-5) Being built: 2x4 A-500C frame, C&C 14 bolt w/discs & Detroit, D44 mini-spool, Flat Tops, Mad Mac Double Arms, 4.56's, SM420, D300, AA & Novak adapters, SOA on 2in. BDS YJ springs with a reversal, extended wb; 6in. front, 3in. rear, TJ flairs, hummer rims, hydroboost w/68' Vette M/C…

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11-30-2005, 08:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
CJ5inFourWheelDrive Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Member # 19668 Location: Central, PA Posts: 906	do I plug the barrel and tape off the reciever and stuff or can it be sprayed on those pieces that it doesn't reflect light? __________________ (1975 Jeep CJ-5) Being built: 2x4 A-500C frame, C&C 14 bolt w/discs & Detroit, D44 mini-spool, Flat Tops, Mad Mac Double Arms, 4.56's, SM420, D300, AA & Novak adapters, SOA on 2in. BDS YJ springs with a reversal, extended wb; 6in. front, 3in. rear, TJ flairs, hummer rims, hydroboost w/68' Vette M/C…

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mudslinger99 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Member # 37519 Location: here Posts: 1,265	Just swap yours with the guy that was here a couple days ago trying to get his camo paint off I think it was the same gun and he posted pics and it looked ok to me.. I offered to take it off of his hands but no luck .. It's funny one guy wants to get rid of the paint and another wants to paint his, all with in a couple of days __________________ [COLOR="Black"]..............[/COLOR]/´¯/) [COLOR="Black"]............[/COLOR],/¯../ [COLOR="Black"]...........[/COLOR]/..../ [COLOR="Black"].....[/COLOR]/´¯/'...'/´¯¯`·¸ [COLOR="Black"]..[/COLOR]/'/.../..../......./¨¯\ [COLOR="Black"].[/COLOR]('(...´...´.... ¯~/'...') [COLOR="Black"]....[/COLOR]\.................'...../ [COLOR="Black"]......[/COLOR]''...\.......... _.·´ [COLOR="Black"].......[/COLOR]\..............( [COLOR="Black"].........[/COLOR]\.............\

11-30-2005, 11:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
whistle pig Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Member # 43727 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 745	I have seen a shotgun that was done with Lauer Duracoat from midway. It looked very nice and the guy said it held up well. http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpag...eitemid=690892

11-30-2005, 10:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
Slick Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 177 Location: In a van down by the river Posts: 3,349	Zolatone kicks ass on a 4x4 (my 81 Toy was "jungle-camo"). I'd think it would work well on a rifle stock for sure and metal as well, but I do not know how much heat it can take (if you fire fast). It's a "spatter" paint as shown in the sample below: The bonus is that it will also impart a nice "pebley" texture to whatever you coat with it. shit, her's pic of 'ol pile now -> Last edited by Slick; 11-30-2005 at 10:30 PM.

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