How do ALUMA-HYDE hold up against strong solvent

[UrbanWolf]

Has anyone used ALUMA-HYDE from Brownells? If so he do they actually hold up against string solvents like Hoppes 9?

[BPTactical]

It works ok but is very slow curing and fairly thick.

[UrbanWolf]

BP do you do Duracoat or Cerekoat work?

[BPTactical]

BP do you do Duracoat or Cerekoat work?

No, my product of choice is Norrels MolyResin. It does not go on as thick as DC or CK and with it not being a catylized coating it is not subject to the ratio, curing aggravations that DC and CK are

[ray1970]

I recently picked up a Cerakoted upper and lower. Had to do a little work to get the pins, safety lever, etc. to fit because of the thickness of the coating. Looks like it should hold up quite well though.

[UrbanWolf]

No, my product of choice is Norrels MolyResin. It does not go on as thick as DC or CK and with it not being a catylized coating it is not subject to the ratio, curing aggravations that DC and CK are

Does MolyResin require baking? I know Duracoat don't, and I'm planing to do painting on a half polymer gun, it can't be baked. Also how tough is MolyResin?

[BPTactical]

Does MolyResin require baking? I know Duracoat don't, and I'm planing to do painting on a half polymer gun, it can't be baked. Also how tough is MolyResin?

Yes, the MolyResin is a thermally cured product. They do have an air dry product but I have no experience with it.
Properly applied MR is very tough. I have noticed though it seems to adhere much better to a blasted surface vs a freshly parkerized surface.

[RonMexico]

So far I haven't had any problems with oils or solvents wreaking the finish on my rifle. I think I have 1k worth of shooting on my ar and the only noticeable wear spot is on the brass deflector.

[asmo]

I know this isn't the original question - but for a point of interest - DuraCoat can/will be damaged by lacquer thinner type products.