Anyone painted with krylon?

[stevelkinevil]

Im not sure this is the correct forum for this but wasn't sure which one would be. Has anyone painted their rifle with krylon? can this stuff really hold up to the barrel heat? Is it reasonably durable? here is what it looks like now and here is (photoshopped) what I was planning to paint it.

[spleify]

Yes you will be fine. You also mention if it will hold up to barrel heat, but in your second photo you dont have the barrel painted. It will hold up anyway

I am gonna paint one of my AR's with Krylon FDE. The whole thing, everything outside that is. Gonna be my beater gun

[spyder]

You could easily spend the little extra money on duracoat which is basically just paint also, but a little better. If however you did want to just purchase paint from Wallyworld or something, use engine enamel. The only bad thing about over the counter paints, is that they can, and most likely will chip or flake.

[spleify]

Yes, any spray can will chip but like any paint job whether it be spray paint, professional automotive paint or even latex house paint for that matter, its all in the prep.

A properly cleaned and prepped surface will hold your finish much better and longer

[leatherneck448]

ive come to find that krylon finishes will last a while, but eventually will start to flake off. nice short term project, but not something that will last for years.

[stevelkinevil]

I wont be painting the barrel but being a bullpup the grip and forearm are taking alot more barrel heat than a conventional layout.
As far as Duracoat I would definitely prefer that but I don't have a paint gun and from what I have found it doesn't come in a spray can.
How would you guys recommend I prep the polymer?

[leatherneck448]

I generally prep polymer the same as I do steel.

Get a clean rag and thoroughly wipe it down with degreaser2-3 times, let it dry, and shoot.

you'll tell right away if you didnt clean good enough because the paint will fisheye.

That's one good thing about krylon though, is if you see any immediate imperfections, you can always wipe it off and start over.

[spyder]

Yes, any spray can will chip but like any paint job whether it be spray paint, professional automotive paint or even latex house paint for that matter, its all in the prep.

A properly cleaned and prepped surface will hold your finish much better and longer

Still in the end, it will chip and flake. It is ok for a quick fix, but if you plan on having the gun a while, you owe it to yourself to use at least duracoat or brownells gunkote especially on plastic parts that will bend and flex.

I wont be painting the barrel but being a bullpup the grip and forearm are taking alot more barrel heat than a conventional layout.
As far as Duracoat I would definitely prefer that but I don't have a paint gun and from what I have found it doesn't come in a spray can.
How would you guys recommend I prep the polymer?

For a one time use, you can get a cheap airbrush that will work fine. They have prefilled canisters you can hook up to them also for small jobs, shouldn't run you more than 25 bucks for the whole set up. Granted, it is gona cost more than spray paint but the moment your krylon paint cracks or chips, you will wish you spent the extra money.

[coop68]

krylon works ok! i just bought some duracoat and when i get back home next wed the prep work begins i will be posting picks once its done all i have read is prep prep prep and more prep and you will be fine! usually clean off the surface with something to get the oils off and than rough it up with something so the paint has something to grab onto!

[gcrookston]

I like Krylon.... and the Brownell's camo paint. Get a little scratch on it, or feeling a little bit holiday festive, rattle the can and give it another zap...

I've also used Duracoat on several guns. I prefer paint. If you don't shoot it right the first time, just paint over it...

Krylon/Brownell's