Why rattle can paint instead of Duracoat, et al.?

**indianalex01** · 11-18-23, 16:45

Deleted

**tgizzard** · 11-18-23, 16:47

Originally Posted by Inkslinger

Because spray paint is cheap, easy, and effective.

AND ... Fun. When you're done, if you don't like it, strip it and start again.

**Inkslinger** · 11-18-23, 16:59

Originally Posted by tgizzard

AND ... Fun. When you're done, if you don't like it, strip it and start again.

You’re more ambitious than me. I just paint over it.

**pag23** · 11-18-23, 17:03

Originally Posted by tgizzard

AND ... Fun. When you're done, if you don't like it, strip it and start again.

I haven't rattle canned a full rifle yet, just mags and furniture and some of the colors from spray paint are good at blending and mottling different patterns.

**VIP3R 237** · 11-18-23, 18:16

I did cerakote professionally for almost a decade. Is it ‘better’ sure.

Butttttt I can rattle can a three color camo job on my driveway while drinking a 6 pack and it’ll probably be as effective. Plus the worn finish from use looks better imo.

And Iykyk, 7 days

**Uncas47** · 11-18-23, 18:23

Originally Posted by indianalex01

That’s how much you know.. Them boys in Quantico aren’t in line units who actually do it. You trying to be cool talk like you know and got exposed.. The phony tough posers always lurking.. Don’t do it here. To many who have actually been in line units will call you out.

No disrespect meant!

**kirkland** · 11-18-23, 18:28

Rattle canned one of my rifles earlier this year. Just picked out some greens and browns and tans that I liked at the hardware store. Used some local foliage as templates. Turned out great. Was fun, cheap, and easy.

Did some mags too, cut out some digital camo patters in heavy paper to use as stencils for those.