Duracoat good? Bad?

jambrdly · January 31, 2010, 07:36 PM

Hello:

Does anyone have any experience with duracoat? Is it a good product? Is it, like the name implies, durable?

Thanks

JCB

Scorch · February 1, 2010, 02:23 AM

Like any catalyzed polyester, it is a good paint and very abrasion resistant. Surface prep is the primary challenge if you want the finish to be durable.

Bigjim3 · February 1, 2010, 02:44 AM

Its a fair finish as a air dry finish. The prep is the key to duracoat and any good finish. Try the bake on finish if possible. My wife dont like guns in the oven. But its a better finish from duracoat..

jmtgsx · February 1, 2010, 01:08 PM

I had an XD 40 that had the slide Duracoated. Wore well for me. IDPA gun using a Kydex holster for almost 2 seasons. I sent mine off to get it done at the same time I had new sights installed.

It was kind of a khaki color, not as light as the photo suggests.

79ron79 · February 11, 2010, 11:26 PM

I duracoated my Russian SKS with Colt Grey duracoat and along with the refinished stock, it looks great. The comments about surface prep being paramount are right on the money. Also, use an air compressor and not the can of propellant provided with the airbrush kit....makes all the difference in the world when you are ready to start spraying.

MrM4 · February 13, 2010, 08:38 PM

I used it on a 1919 I built, it looks very nice but it wears like anything else. Good stuff just make sure you do a good job on the degrease.

January 31, 2010, 07:36 PM	#1
jambrdly Senior Member Join Date: January 31, 2010 Posts: 105	Duracoat good? Bad? Hello: Does anyone have any experience with duracoat? Is it a good product? Is it, like the name implies, durable? Thanks JCB

February 1, 2010, 02:23 AM	#2
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	Like any catalyzed polyester, it is a good paint and very abrasion resistant. Surface prep is the primary challenge if you want the finish to be durable. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

February 1, 2010, 02:44 AM	#3
Bigjim3 Senior Member Join Date: November 21, 2008 Location: Alabama Posts: 419	Its a fair finish as a air dry finish. The prep is the key to duracoat and any good finish. Try the bake on finish if possible. My wife dont like guns in the oven. But its a better finish from duracoat.. __________________ Jesus according to Luke:22:36: Then said he unto them, ,,,,,, and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one......... Thomas Jefferson: "No man shall ever be debarred the use of arms. The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government."

February 13, 2010, 08:38 PM	#6
MrM4 Senior Member Join Date: June 27, 2008 Location: SOUTH DAKOTA Posts: 106	I used it on a 1919 I built, it looks very nice but it wears like anything else. Good stuff just make sure you do a good job on the degrease. __________________ FUN GUN SHOOT South Dakota's Largest Machine Gun Shoot www.fungunshoot.com

February 1, 2010, 01:08 PM	#4
jmtgsx Member Join Date: May 30, 2007 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 27	I had an XD 40 that had the slide Duracoated. Wore well for me. IDPA gun using a Kydex holster for almost 2 seasons. I sent mine off to get it done at the same time I had new sights installed. It was kind of a khaki color, not as light as the photo suggests.

February 11, 2010, 11:26 PM	#5
79ron79 Junior Member Join Date: February 10, 2010 Location: Ontario Posts: 5	I duracoated my Russian SKS with Colt Grey duracoat and along with the refinished stock, it looks great. The comments about surface prep being paramount are right on the money. Also, use an air compressor and not the can of propellant provided with the airbrush kit....makes all the difference in the world when you are ready to start spraying.