[rem2429]

At some point I'll probabally hit this thing with some Duracoat. It is amazing how quickly it wears, and while I do not mind the appearance, I want the metal protected for generations to come. I don't want to spray over the original sorry paint. Who has refinished one? What did you do? How is it holding up?
Right now I'm thinking park and duracoat HK black.

[Indy_Guy_77]

As far as I know, Ceracoat is supposed to be more durable than Curacoat. coat...koat... However they're spelled. Might want to look into the latter as opposed to the former.

-J-

[rem2429]

As far as I can tell, I cannot spray that at home.
I have some experience with Duracoat and find it to be very good. The key to these finishes is the prep work. I can always re-spray at home anytime I choose.

[Chevytruckin98]

Take it to Jim Fuller at Rifle Dynamics. It will run you about $300 for it to be sandblasted, parkerized, and moly-resined black.

[Indy_Guy_77]

Originally Posted by rem2429

As far as I can tell, I cannot spray that at home.
I have some experience with Duracoat and find it to be very good. The key to these finishes is the prep work. I can always re-spray at home anytime I choose.

I do believe you're on the right track with that...

Duracoat IS easier than Ceracoat. But both can be done at "Home". (as in, I know of a guy who has a home-based 2nd job doing just that). I think there are more steps involved, perhaps, in one vs. the other.

And you're right... PREP work is the key!

Looking forward to pics!

-J-