Painting over Cerakote?

I have a Remington 700 5R 223 Rem. that has a stainless barrel and I think action (not 100% sure on the action). It came with a black Cerakote finish in a black w/gray spiderweb Bell and Carlson M40 stock.

I love the rifle, not too crazy about the black barrel, action and stock. I'm going to paint it some type of flat dark earth, coyote or tan. I might add some OD green, brown and/or black later.

I've used Brownell's Aluma-Hyde II paint with good luck. How does the Aluma-Hyde II compare to Duracoat's aerosol paint? Is there anything special I'll have to do to paint over the Cerakote or B&C stock?

Thanks, NYH1.

Most paints don’t stick to cerakote that well, so expect it to flake off.

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Originally Posted by VIP3R 237

Most paints don’t stick to cerakote that well, so expect it to flake off.

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I didn't know that.

Thanks, NYH1.

You’ll need to bead blast the metal for anything to stick. I’ve used Duracoat but I dislike how long it takes to fully cure and having to mix the hardener is unecessary IMO since there is MolyResin available. I’ve used a lot of MolyResin on firearms parts and knife blades. It’s very easy to use and apply and hold up as well as anything I’ve have had cerakoted.

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Originally Posted by NYH1

I didn't know that.

Thanks, NYH1.

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The nice thing is that if you rattle can on top of the cerakote, the paint comes off easier.

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Originally Posted by VIP3R 237

The nice thing is that if you rattle can on top of the cerakote, the paint comes off easier.

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That's one way of looking at it! ;)

NYH1.