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

**MegademiC** · 11-21-23, 11:10

Its cheap
It works

**Alpha-17** · 11-21-23, 11:22

To answer the question, I simply ask "why not?" No appreciable downsides, plenty of upsides.

**shadowspirit** · 11-21-23, 14:29

Originally Posted by lysander

Duracoat aerosol paint = $70 per can

Hardware store aerosol paint = $5 per can

It shouldn't take a genius to see why one is chosen over the other.

I thought Duracoat was much cheaper.

**jsbhike** · 11-21-23, 19:23

Originally Posted by shadowspirit

I thought Duracoat was much cheaper.

Used to be.

https://duracoatfirearmfinishes.com/...l-application/

I got the spray gun/Preval version at Knob Creek a time or two. Best I can recall it was in the $20 range for 4oz and have read claims that it is a Sherwin Williams product that(at the same time) was $130 - $150 a gallon.

**SteyrAUG** · 11-21-23, 23:21

Can anyone recommend a GOOD channel on rattle can camo finishes?

**AdalinesDad** · 11-22-23, 04:51

Originally Posted by SteyrAUG

I think that's the other attraction to rattle can. Most of us can't throw our rifles in the oven and stay married.

This!

**joedirt199** · 11-22-23, 07:25

Originally Posted by SteyrAUG

Can anyone recommend a GOOD channel on rattle can camo finishes?

Hate to say it but there is a decent long running thread on ar15.com under the armory section. At the bottom is refinishing and I follow a couple threads. One is rattle canning and the other is sponge paint job. Both have some really good examples and tutorials.