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    need help with AR paint project

    I am preparing to paint my entire upper receiver, minus hanguards. I am going to use a high heat paint and would like to bake on the finish for durability, etc.

    Can I place my entire upper in the oven for a baked on finish? If so, what is the temp and length in the oven? Is there any other parts besides the handguards that must not go in the oven? Do I need to use a primer before painting? Once it is finished baking, is there anything else I need to do, before shooting it?

    Am I going about this the right way? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

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    The problem with using a bake on finish on an assembled weapon is getting all the oils and grease off/out of the weapon prior to baking.
    Once you spray on the finish and start baking, any and all oils will seep/creep out and mess with that finish.

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    You'd have to consult your paint supplier's specs for the temp and duration. It will be dependent on the finish, not the AR.

    Duracoat suggests 1 hour or so at 300 I think to get it mostly cured. It will cure naturally over time like concrete...

    I don't know the specs for NMR.

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