Originally Posted by
RD62
I have used and continue to use Alumahyde II with good results as mentioned before.
I have also used Krylon before to good effect, but admittedly not painted an entire rifle with it. It is inexpensive and REASONABLY durable. If and when it chips, scratches, etc it is also relatively easy to touch up.
You mentioned not wanting to spend more $$$ on an inexpensive rifle, thus my suggestion. If you don't want to go that route it's no skin off my teeth. I haven't had an issue with Krylon and cleaning yet, but then I haven't used it a lot nor do I typically get solvent all over the exterior of my rifles (either intentionally or accidentally) but maybe that's just me and I've been lucky.
As already mentioned warm the parts and spray with light coats of Alumahyde and let dry. Instead of trying to match the two finishes, why not just paint the receiver too?
Oh, and out of curiosity why did you paint the top cover and gas tube to begin with?
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