I'm gonna paint um, Krylon or Alumihide?

[Hootiewho]

Krylon
or
Alumihide?





Thanks
-Hootie

[RD62]

I've never tried the Krylon. But I have used the Alumahide. The Alumahide has worked well, and has been durable for me. No baking. The Krylon is probably cheaper and easier to get. I can't comment on the Krylon's long-term durability.


-RD62

[sgtlmj]

You can always take Krylon off with some chemicals and a little elbow grease. If you ever want to change patterns or sell your object, Krylon is the way to go.

[septic-tank13]

i use duracoat primarily. however, alumahyde II has proven to work very well. i was never a krylon fan, because when i paint something up i intend for it to stay or be painted over.

if you're thinking you'll remove the paint someday krylon is the ticket. however, i can tell you with the trend in cleaning products with those like "wipe out" and others coming on strong, many strip the krylong right off and if you don't remove the residue, paint won't stick well in the future.

for a DIYer i'd say the alumahyde II is your scene as long as you want it to last a bit.

hope this helps.

-ST13

[Hawkeye]

I have used Alumahyde II and Krylon, and have seen a number of others in person. There isnt a finish out there that is "forever" and wont chip, scratch, etc. That all said, I still prefer Krylon for do it yourself jobs. Its easier to work with than Alumahyde II is, and easy to touch up if need be. I have had some krylon'ed guns that have seen a lot of training use, and in an out of the truck every day, and other than wear spots on high points, they still look fine.

Right at 3 years on this one..




Just over a year on this one..




Wear marks are mainly around the magwell, etc..

[Edward Hogan]

I have been amazed at how the Krylon Camouflage paint goes on sort of wet and runny but dries perfect. I tend to think projects to death and then get the bug to get after it and wow, Krylon is a great performer.

Wish I could get the stuff in bulk. I have an airbrush I want to get proficient with but can't get the paint.

For painting barrels etc, I am really impressed with Rustoleum's rust converter in black. Real nice covering even on smooth stainless and more durable than other paints.

[Iraq Ninja]

Even airsofters know that krylon is the way to go, for tactical applications. The others often have a glossy finish, unlike the nice flat krylon finish.

There is a good reason why Krylon is the paint of choice over here in the sandbox, and why nobody is trying to get duracoat....

[jmart]

I've been looking into this lately. Duracoat offers a lot more colors, including Foliage Green. Alumahyde-II doesn't. Duracoat also goes on any surface -- metal, plastic, composite, you name it.

Duracoat admits right up front, the thicker you apply it, the greater the gloss. But Duracoat also sells an additive to knock the sheen back, this is mixed in with the color during application, it's not a separate top coat. I haven't seen it first hand, but I'm going to ask my coater to include this additive to better match E-Modstock stock and TD Battlegrip sheen.

[septic-tank13]

you can mix and apply duracoat as dull or as shiny as you want. it is a superior finish to all those we've discussed. it requires some specific knowledge, clean dry air, and a means to regulate psi and volume to apply it. not to mention a spray gun.

as far as a quick easy means to camo something up the krylon would be my second choice and the alumahyde II for my first. no other reason than the length of time the finish will adhere and the durability of said finish.

i honestly don't believe for average paint needs either is superior to the other. especially on those rigs that get used and get used hard.

food for thought.

[Hawkeye]

I've found Krylon to be everybit as durable as Alumahyde II, but much easier to work with.