[07AMF]

I have an 870 Express that needs to be refinished. I don't want to spend the cost of a new gun to refinish this one. Whats the best spray paint to use for a flat black finish?

[browningguy]

I have used Krylon Fusion Camo paint on several rifle, it holds up reasonably well and touch up is easy if it does get scratched.

[chevyforlife21]

de grease it. then rustoleum works awesome,but first you should try to sand off the old finish too.

[RevolvingGarbage]

I used some 500 degree engine enamel on my Pardner pump, and it came out great.
http://img115.imageshack.us/img115/6614/1001420.jpg
i think the brand was Rustoleum, cant remember exactly, but i got it from auto zone

[hadmanysons]

I used the Krylon Ultra Flat Camo stuff, available at walmart. Here is my post about my experience painting my rifle, should get you going

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=473945

[MM60]

Spray paints will scratch off fairly easily and may liquify when cleaned with solvents. I wouldn't recommend going that route.

Here are some firearms that I have painted:
http://matuman60.tripod.com/mattmanncustomghilliesuits/id4.html
I estimate that (including sandblasting) it would cost around $90 (plus shipping costs) for me to DuraCoat your shotgun in flat black or any other single color.

[hadmanysons]

Spray paints will scratch off fairly easily and may liquify when cleaned with solvents. I wouldn't recommend going that route.

That is true. I painted my rifle with the intent of having to A. Touch it up and B. Do it cheaply. Duracoat is the way to go if you're looking for a more permanent solution.

[Al Diehl]

I think in the long run you will regret it:barf:. Save your money and get it Parkerized or blued. (I like Parkerized) Trust me on this one. Painting is short term at best.(VERY short term)
But, if you have to paint use Duracoat.......But, if you can afford that then just get it Park'd.
Al

[Mac's]

Some "hardware store" type paints may last quite well depending on your preparation and how you use the firearm. However, for the amount of prep that you'll put into it for a rattle can spray paint job, it would be worth it to have it professionally refinished.

Some types of so called firearms finish are just re-packaged industrial paint so use caution with what you choose. If applied to internals, they can gum up the action and cause a lot of problems. Krylon, VHS, Rustoleum, duracoat, etc. will all cause issues if applied to close tolerance internals. Keep yer powder dry, Mac.
Tuff-Gun Finishes. The Name Says It All.
Mac's Shootin' irons
http://www.shootiniron.com

[chevyforlife21]

buy truck bed liner. or p.o.r,or engine enamel as all of these are designed for tough use.

[07AMF]

I am going to order KG Gunkote in flat black. Will a 4oz can work or do I need the 8oz can.

Thanks

[GeorgeR]

KG Gun Kote is great stuff. It's a thin hard coat and won't look like a paint job (Duracoat is made by Sherwin Williams) but remember Gun Kote has to be oven cured and DuraCoat is air cured.

[crossrhodes]

I do a lot of Dura, Gunkote and Ceracoat on many types of firearms and engine parts. I can tell you that each one has it's strenghts and weakness. If you doing it as a one time project then Dura coat is most likely the best. You have to make sure you follow the directions and don't take any short cuts or it will look like you took a short cut. Blast with 120 aluminum oxide only, spray in light coats and let cure the proper time. I have the ovens and all the other equipment so do a lot of Gunkote and gear coat and recommend that for any firearm that is going to be subject to lots of heat i.e AR15's, M4's and any other stuff the PD's and State Police throw at me from time to time.

Have fun with it, take your time, send us some pics when your done, or you could send it to the gentleman who made the offer for $90.00...thats a good price and that's what I would charge too.

Semper Fi

Guns - out