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Friday, July 31, 2015

Tips For Using DIY Kits Of Duracoat Aerosol

By Kathrine Franks


Gun enthusiasts want the best when it comes to protecting their firearms and customized finishes. Especially when those finishes include ferrous metals, wood, stainless steel, synthetics, and alloys. There is no heating or baking required. Here are a few tips on using DuraCoat Aerosol, and be sure to ask your Lawrence, KS supplier about Peel 'N Spray templates.

For people who prefer a difference in the appearance of their guns, DuraCoat offers different textures to please most gun owners including varieties of camo and pearl. Some people create layers of textures and mix and blend colors to help identify their firearm from that of anyone else.

One thing to remember is mixing this product with a hardener. It helps speed up drying time without reducing quality or appearance. Ratios of 12:1 is standard but for faster drying times slightly increase the amount of hardener. It also gives a higher gloss finish at about a 10:1 ratio. Read the directions on the product to make sure of the mixture.

When using stick on templates, use mineral spirits and a clean rag. The mineral spirits will not affect the finish of your project but will remove only the residual stickiness from the adhesive compound. When completed the surface is free of any sticky feeling and the degree of intended gloss is not adversely affected. Please remember to clean thoroughly the weapon before applying any clear coat product.

For the fastest drying time, many gun owners use a heat setting of 110 degrees F for about 1 hour to speed up the process and reassemble their weapons. Once the surface is completely dry most cleaners, abrasive solvents and lubricants will not harm the new finish. For best results allow three to six weeks for full drying and curing.

Many people like the idea of colorizing their weapons and are amazed to find out that there are over 200 factory colors available. Then they find out all of these colors are mixable to create any color and shade necessary to make their weapons unique from those of anyone else.

Before getting started be sure to use a good cleaner to remove all the dirt and debris that accumulates, even if the firearms stored in a closet or gun bag. DuraCoat Cleaner dries immediately and leaves no residue or film thereby ensuring a smooth and attractive finish.

Always dismantle a gun for safety reasons before attempting to clean it, repair it, or refinish it. Make sure all compartments have no ammunitions in them. Check the cylinder, the bullet clip and chamber to make sure the gun is unloaded. Then dismantle it and mask off any areas not intended for DuraCoat before spraying the product on the pieces.

Even the smallest speck of dust can render a firearm useless if lodged in an area of tight tolerances and precision accuracy. It is important to keep all firearms properly cleaned and maintained for maximum safety. Ask your local gun store owner about the benefits of protective coatings that help ensure enjoyable gun ownership.




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