Why rattle can paint instead of Duracoat, et al.?

[ryanm]

Those springs are flat wire ones, though the steel is common stainless. I wonder how much longer they last in flat wire form.

Not sure, but when I take them apart about every year or two I don't notice any changes in length. Factory/regular cs/ss springs will start to vary in a year. I'm not sure at what point standard cs/ss springs start to fail in terms of compressed length/lack of compressability/lack of rebound ability. I haven't measured those factors.

[1986s4]

To answer the original question, I had my Colt 1911 cerokoted some years back, it looked good for a while. The guy who did it coated the feed ramp and breach face which immediately started to chip off and feeding issues. I had another smith polish it off. The cerokote began to wear off in the high points from the holster, I kept refining my sights and the zero I wanted. Finally found my ideal sight set and a zero that hits where I want out to 50-60 yards. The gun is very reliable, no issues with full power ammo and good mags. I don't want to F it up!!
The bare steel gets rust spots in this tropical environment. What to do? Rattle can, that's what. Yes, it wears off quickly on the rub points but touching up is easy. It's a bit ugly but it runs and hits where I want. The next time I "refinish" it I'll take some acetone to it to thin out previous coats.

[grizzlygunner999]

Rapco is pretty awesome stuff

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[shadowspirit]

Rapco is pretty awesome stuff

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Never heard of it. How much does it cost?

[bryan1211]

Never heard of it. How much does it cost?

http://www.rapcoparts.com/spraypaint.html

From what I’ve read shipping is pricey, but it’s a great alternative to Aervoe.

Someone on Reddit made a comparison of the various shades: https://old.reddit.com/r/rattlecanne...le_megathread/

[shadowspirit]

@bryan1211

Thanks.

[pinzgauer]

Look for local military vehicle clubs. A lot of times at their flea markets there will be people selling rapco and Aervo spray cans individually and in cartons for much less of what you can order them and have it shipped in small quantities.

[shadowspirit]

Look for local military vehicle clubs. A lot of times at their flea markets there will be people selling rapco and Aervo spray cans individually and in cartons for much less of what you can order them and have it shipped in small quantities.

Sounds good. Thanks.

[markm]

Since Rattle Can is the unanimous winner, here's a tip for you guys. I just did my bolt gun yesterday, and finished it off with some clear matte to give it more durability, and a satin/non-tacky finish:

I've used this product before on other projects and it's pretty good, but I just finished my rattle can job with it on a whim yesterday. Came out nice.

[jsbhike]

Look for local military vehicle clubs. A lot of times at their flea markets there will be people selling rapco and Aervo spray cans individually and in cartons for much less of what you can order them and have it shipped in small quantities.

Aervoe camo may not exist any more. There is a mention of someone getting the slow cure time too.

https://www.snipershide.com/shooting...paint.7122532/


Any news on how Rapco application cure time goes in humid USA versus arid/desert USA?