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Rattle Can - HK 416

Rainy Saturday so I decided to paint my HK416 using Krylon Ultra Flat Camo paints.  I used to Duracoat and Cerakote everything the color I wanted but I decided that that was overkill.  All you really need is just a rattle can.  The Duracoat/Cerakote finish is durable but what I don't like is the process where some of the "painters" for Cerakote remove your anodizing so it "sticks" better.  The anodizing is for hardness and protection. Cerakote doesn't have the same hardness - SO STOP CERAKOTING everything and allowing these guys to strip off your protective finish.  Simply spray over it if anything - that what I do when I apply it at home.

What else are you supposed to do on a rainy day weekend?


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  1. DonMeisterJanuary 3, 2021 at 5:17 AM

    Looks good, did you wipe while still wet to bring some of the black finish through?

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  2. Free BugJanuary 3, 2021 at 9:04 AM

    Yes, some from wear and some from wipe. If you want to wipe some off or just clean off your weapon, take the optic off and use acetone. It will remove it nicely but may eat the plastic parts so be careful. The Krylon has held up incredibly well. Just wipe the weapon down with acetone to degrease and then paint. Do not use brake cleaner or oven cleaner - too aggressive for aluminum. About to build up a BRN180S pistol. Have fun.

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