tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186766794692314409.post3186111144574895209..comments2012-02-17T08:13:25.911-08:00tobynoreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186766794692314409.post-38583998030509515232012-02-17T08:13:25.911-08:002012-02-17T08:13:25.911-08:00Rob - I should take pictures, since it&#39;s been several years. Believe it or not, the DuraCoat has been impeccable, I think the pictures would look the same :-)<br /><br />There is probably a millimeter around the crown where the paint has burned off, but it&#39;s not chipping, so it doesn&#39;t bother me. I&#39;d use DuraCoat again in a second.tobyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07503742940908947174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186766794692314409.post-80340757682046518392012-02-17T07:32:39.307-08:002012-02-17T07:32:39.307-08:00Thank you very much for your service to the community. I also would like a less shiny rifle. So I&#39;m looking at the DuraCoat camoflage kit. I&#39;m a glutton for punishment. Are you still happy with the DuraCoat after several years. Have you touched it up, and if so, how many times.<br /><br />Thanks again.Rob@San Antonio.TXhttp://www.tobystactical.com/2007/11/duracoat-rifle-paint.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186766794692314409.post-84746099575659390452010-10-01T10:50:38.682-07:002010-10-01T10:50:38.682-07:00clean clean clean you parts before painting...I mean with a tooth brush in some places (corners, crevices) or the paint will peel when removing stencils.....found out the hard way with my AR15....also, I didn&#39;t pull out the trigger...so the pins (because I really lube my AR) had the paint rub off and also around the hole....this is even after using Duracoats cleaner! so strip you Gun completely if possible.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186766794692314409.post-89619878508975716082010-01-23T21:24:42.865-08:002010-01-23T21:24:42.865-08:00Toby, thanks for the info,rudynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186766794692314409.post-71328141994066717722010-01-22T15:14:10.682-08:002010-01-22T15:14:10.682-08:00has the finish on the bolt worn off with use?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186766794692314409.post-56513804499861656422010-01-21T09:20:08.334-08:002010-01-21T09:20:08.334-08:00Hi Rudy,<br /><br />I really wanted to sandblast the rifle, but do not have that equipment. I used 100 grit, because I really wanted the paint to adhere to the rifle. That is the reason I added more layers as well - I wanted good coverage.<br /><br />If I were to do the bolt over again, I would cover it less, but the key is to mask off the lugs and the bolt face, for sure.<br /><br />Good luck!tobyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07503742940908947174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186766794692314409.post-24646582951053406812010-01-20T23:05:55.743-08:002010-01-20T23:05:55.743-08:00Stumbled across your website while I was researching Duracoat. You mention that you used 100 grit wet/dry sand paper to rough up the barrel, while Duracoat suggests 400-600 grit sandpaper. It also seems that you added more layers then suggested, is/was there a reason for this? How did you prep the bolt? I would doing three weapons, first will be a Ruger 10/22 with a Butler Creek barrel and stock, the barrel is in stainless and I would prefer something with a matte color. If this rifle looks good I would move on to my .270 also a Ruger, then I have a Tauras 627 Tracker in stainless that I would mind painting one of the greens.rudy angieandrudy@msn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186766794692314409.post-80551604942518366892010-01-19T15:57:10.568-08:002010-01-19T15:57:10.568-08:00how has the finish on the bolt body worn. does it wear off from use or hold up pretty well?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186766794692314409.post-85389408090062265662009-12-23T19:27:02.842-08:002009-12-23T19:27:02.842-08:00Just the regular stuff... Worked great.tobyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07503742940908947174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186766794692314409.post-3507771538939892842009-12-23T17:05:58.178-08:002009-12-23T17:05:58.178-08:00Did you use the bake on duracoat or the regular $17 stuff? ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186766794692314409.post-34352901726584745632009-03-16T17:14:00.000-07:002009-03-16T17:14:00.000-07:00Matt - sorry for the delay, had an issue with comments not getting published. If the rest of your rifle is already duracoated, I think I'd just very lightly coat the bolt. It will wear on the bottom, regardless, but it is nice to have the knob and handle blackened. Tape off the lugs, coat the knob and handle, and then just lightly coat the bolt itself - I overdid mine...tobyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07503742940908947174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186766794692314409.post-65670242092521755812009-02-21T17:02:00.000-08:002009-02-21T17:02:00.000-08:00I have a 5R with Duracoat, but not on the bolt. Did you do anything speecial to the bolt other than tape?<BR/><BR/>MattAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186766794692314409.post-887211662283781532009-01-27T22:51:00.000-08:002009-01-27T22:51:00.000-08:00Wow!tobyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07503742940908947174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186766794692314409.post-37769142045696394362009-01-27T22:48:00.000-08:002009-01-27T22:48:00.000-08:00I know that it too late but Cerakote from NIC industries makes a far superior product.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Enough of the plug <BR/><BR/>You have a rifle I would sleep withAmandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06007938952965466624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186766794692314409.post-48145341882718432962008-06-23T13:41:00.000-07:002008-06-23T13:41:00.000-07:00Seth - most people don't paint the rings, there are markings usually that you need to be able to reference. If you do paint them (depending on the model), you could mask off a strip around the lower portion, so they could move. Not exactly sure on this one...tobyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07503742940908947174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186766794692314409.post-72336263989103144992008-06-23T13:05:00.000-07:002008-06-23T13:05:00.000-07:00I'm going to do this soon myself but I'd like to paint the scope as well. Do you think the paint would allow my magnification ring to turn still?Sethnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186766794692314409.post-36522590228718299402008-04-06T11:53:00.000-07:002008-04-06T11:53:00.000-07:00Hi Leo,<BR/><BR/>You can do as many coats as you want, so I think it would be great at covering imperfections.<BR/><BR/>The texture got a little grainy, because I was warming the barrel with a hairdryer between coats - I think the paint was atomizing a bit too much in the air.<BR/><BR/>I ended up sanding the barrel a tiny bit with 2000 grit wet/dry paper, that really smoothed things out, and didn't leave scuff marks at all.<BR/><BR/>Hope that helps, It's been a year almost, and I have no chips in the paint, it's held up very well.tobyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07503742940908947174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186766794692314409.post-55500180512487730782008-04-06T07:08:00.000-07:002008-04-06T07:08:00.000-07:00Hi Toby, looks great! I'm in the process of Duracoating a model 70 that was a bit of a basket case.. How is the finish as far as covering minor imperfections? It appears to be slightly 'textured' or is that just a camera effect?<BR/><BR/>LeoLeohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083190672999819106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186766794692314409.post-21031540407695876622008-02-19T19:06:00.000-08:002008-02-19T19:06:00.000-08:00Thanks, Doc!<BR/><BR/>It's never easy, but for me the research is a lot of the fun.<BR/><BR/>Good luck with the painting, I think you'll be pleased, and the folks at Duracoat are real helpful.<BR/><BR/>If at all possible though (as I said in the article) use a compressor for the airbrush...<BR/><BR/>Take care,<BR/>Tobytobyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07503742940908947174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186766794692314409.post-92160864680819581592008-02-19T19:03:00.000-08:002008-02-19T19:03:00.000-08:00I can't count the times that I wanted to do a 'Duracoat' project but just didnt have the balls!<BR/><BR/>My AR15 has a custom Krieger barrel<BR/>(26 in, SS, fluted, 1:9)attached to a DPMS lo-pro reciever(no FA)<BR/>Its a sweet rifle - .4xx MOA with reloads or BH 69g SMK...<BR/><BR/>Just couldnt push the button on painting it!<BR/>Well, maybe you gave me a push!<BR/><BR/>Actually, came to this post from the REM 700 SS 5R story....<BR/>Very interesting! <BR/>Im just at the point to switch gears from the AR to longer range target shooting and the .308 is the obvious choice for me.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the work...Its always been hard for me to choose my next next rifle, car etc.<BR/><BR/>You made it easy!!<BR/><BR/>thanks again<BR/><BR/>docgaryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com