THE DARK KNIGHT
Member
I’m looking to refinish an “AK” Saiga build with a nice, dark grey parkerized looking finish. However, I don’t have the resources to Parkerize it, so I’m going to go for one of the Parkerized color finishes, Aluma-Hyde II Dark Parker or Duracoat in Parker.
However, I have a few questions? First off, which finish is superior? Or are Duracoat and Alumahyde II about the same? I’m leaning more towards the Aluma-Hyde II cause it’s just a spray rather than needing an extra spray tool.
What kind of prepping is needed to paint the receiver/barrel? Degreased with Alcohol of course, then what? A nice sanding with a semi-rough grit, then a fine sanding with some 0000 steel wool? And then the paint? Does Baking Aluma-Hyde II help make it cure better end result?
How well do these finishes hold up to heat? Say I take it to the range and put 2-300 rounds through it on regular semi auto fire, the finish isn’t gonna melt off the barrel is it? It says 500 degrees F, but I’m not sure how hot the barrel gets.
How about Abrasion? Say the surface was properly prepped, I hit the finish with a blowdryer for a little while after painting, then let it cure for a couple weeks. The paint isn’t just gonna scrape off with my fingernail is it? This is tough stuff like they advertise?
However, I have a few questions? First off, which finish is superior? Or are Duracoat and Alumahyde II about the same? I’m leaning more towards the Aluma-Hyde II cause it’s just a spray rather than needing an extra spray tool.
What kind of prepping is needed to paint the receiver/barrel? Degreased with Alcohol of course, then what? A nice sanding with a semi-rough grit, then a fine sanding with some 0000 steel wool? And then the paint? Does Baking Aluma-Hyde II help make it cure better end result?
How well do these finishes hold up to heat? Say I take it to the range and put 2-300 rounds through it on regular semi auto fire, the finish isn’t gonna melt off the barrel is it? It says 500 degrees F, but I’m not sure how hot the barrel gets.
How about Abrasion? Say the surface was properly prepped, I hit the finish with a blowdryer for a little while after painting, then let it cure for a couple weeks. The paint isn’t just gonna scrape off with my fingernail is it? This is tough stuff like they advertise?
