DuraCoat Firearm Finishes Quick Guide

Some general comments

• The process of applying DuraCoat is not much more difficult than painting a lawn chair with spray paint. The biggest difference is that DuraCoat is a resin and you must mix it with the supplied hardener before spraying it on your weapon.
  DuraCoat will react with any Silicon near your project.
  Even Silicon in a sealed tube across the room can cause a reaction.
  
  
• DuraCoat -
  • Cures by chemical process after mixing the DuraCoat and hardener.
  • Drys overnight so the weapon can be reassembled the next day, and then be used.
  • Available in a large variety of colors
• DuraBake -
  • Is cured by baking the weapon in an oven for a period of time and uses heat to cure. (See the DuraBake page)
  • Availabe in a limited number of colors.
  • Availabe in Aerosol cans, does not require an airbrush and a compressor or propellant.
    
• Weapon preparation -
  • Is very important prior to applying DuraCoat.
    • Degrease the weapon.
    • Surface preparation (Table follows on this page).

First you need to make some choices

• Pick the Pattern or Solid Color of your choice (Rifle & Pistol).
• Decide if you have a way of applying the DuraCoat it must be sprayed onto the weapon.
  • If you do not have a airbrush and then we have low cost airbrushes, and the new Preval Disposable Sprayer.
    • Our airbrushes come with standard fitting to connect to your compressor.
    • Usually you will set the output pressure on your compressor from 10 to 12 pounds.
      • If you do not have an compressor you will need to also purchase some cans of propellant.
      • Typically one can of propellant will do one or two rifles.
    • Preval Disposable Sprayers are designed to be filled, and then used with upto 4 oz. of DuraCoat.
• We recommend TruStrip™ to cut all gunk and grease fast. It dries extremely fast without leaving residue. This product is ideal for use as a cleaner prior to refinishing with DuraCoat® products.
• We recommend you purchase some Reducer to clean your airbrush and tools.
  • DuraCoat is a resin not paint, paint thinner will not clean your airbrush and tools.
• You might consider DuraCoat®clear to even out the slight sheen differences when using multiple colors, such as camouflage patterns. Its not necessary, but recommended highly for a top notch finish.
  • DuraCoat®clear can also be applied over any color to add a more matte, gloss, or satin finish.

When you receive your DuraCoat Order to Apply 1 or More Solid Colors

• Disassemble your firearm to make it easier to apply the DuraCoat.
• Use TruStrip degreaser (Degrease only once).
• Surface Preparation - Check the table below.
• Use an air hose to blow off the surfaces.
• Mask off parts you do not wish to cover with DuraCoat.
• Mix the first DuraCoat color with the Hardner.
• Apply the first solid color.
• Mask off overlapping areas and mix and apply each additional color of your choice.
• Optionally spray on DuraCoat clear to even out the slight sheen differences when using multiple colors.

When you receive your DuraCoat Order with Camopak

• Disassemble your firearm to make it easier to apply the DuraCoat.
• Use TruStrip degreaser (Degrease only once).
• Surface Preparation - Check the table below.
• Use an air hose to blow off the surfaces.
• Mask off parts you do not wish to cover with DuraCoat.
• Select and apply templates.
• Mix the first DuraCoat color with the Hardner and then spray on the base coat for the pattern you have chosen.
• Select and apply additional templates, and mix and spray on the next color.
• Repeat the previous step until you have sprayed on all the colors of the Camopak.
• Optionally spray on DuraCoat clear to even out the slight sheen differences when using multiple colors.

Click on the DuraCoat Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ),
Peel 'N Spray, and DuraCoat Info Menu selections for additional details