I will note that I do use high temp paint for certain projects, but will say that color matching the original finish is often the hard part. It will look better IMO if you paint the shaved base off of the barrel or mask off the barrel. If you overspray onto the barrel it is generally noticeable.

Quote Originally Posted by Zero Signal View Post
Ok so use permablue or aluminum black?or is a slight color variation the only difference in the two?
I have or do use both options for different firearms purposes but IMO the Aluminum Black (Birchwood Casey) more closely resembles the actual phosphate type finishes on these type of rifles.

Quote Originally Posted by fdxpilot View Post
Aluminum Black is not a good choice for a steel FSB, cut down or not.
Curious as to why you say this?