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UberTong
08-11-2011, 11:09
I got bored the other night and got a wild hair up the ole arse. I painted my slide a flat machinery gray. Sometimes I look at it and think it looks cool, other times I'm not loving it. Either way, I wanted to duracoat this one in an urban digi camo eventually. Feedback welcome.

http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc518/UberTong/2011-08-06_14-29-01_75.jpg
http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc518/UberTong/2011-08-06_14-29-10_757.jpg
http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc518/UberTong/2011-08-06_22-00-01_106.jpg
http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc518/UberTong/2011-08-06_22-00-24_202.jpg
http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc518/UberTong/2011-08-06_22-00-42_828.jpg
Atrain1
08-11-2011, 11:53
I think it looks pretty good, what kind of paint did you use, brand and if you could were to get it, I would like to do a couple of guns if it holds up, also how did you prep it and if you can post pictures after you shoot it thanks.
UberTong
08-11-2011, 14:30
Yeah no problem, I will post some pics after I shoot to see how it holds up. I went to Ace in Highlands Ranch and got some machinery paint made by Krylon. Supposed to stand up to high heat and have a durable coating. If it doesn't hold up that well, no biggie I will have it professionally done.
UberTong
08-11-2011, 14:32
Oh and as far as prep atrain, I just masked off the parts where I didn't want paint. The sights, the chamber, all underneath the slide, the barrel, etc...all came off perfect with a good blade.
blacklabel
08-11-2011, 16:03
It looks good but just not my style.
UberTong
08-11-2011, 16:17
It looks good but just not my style.

Ya I'm thinking its duracoat time. I would have rather done an OD green, but couldn't find any.
cofi
08-11-2011, 16:17
looks good bro
ray1970
08-11-2011, 18:07
I painted one of my ARs in OD green. Not sure I like it but I imagine when I get tired of it I can clean it off with some lacquer thinner. I like the looks of a two-tone pistol but I usually prefer a black slide with a different color frame. I do think it is kind of cool that you did something other than tan or OD green. Thanks for sharing the pictures.
tactuppernut
08-17-2011, 15:50
Recently came across these on Brownells website, 9 colors, including OD green, and 3 clear.
http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/sid=3997/pid=1117/Product/ALUMA_HYDE_II_AEROSOL__O_D__GREEN
ronaldrwl
08-17-2011, 15:53
I have to agree. Hmm
Atrain1
08-17-2011, 17:25
I have to agree. Hmm That is a really cool badge