Aimpoint Micro R-1 $299 closeout at MidwayUSA (ugh)

**geneylim** · 01-02-11, 06:50

Here's Krylon Camo Black...

**JCKnife** · 01-02-11, 10:30

In Brownell's alumahyde, which color is the best match to FDE? I see earth brown and desert tan...

**SuperiorDG** · 01-02-11, 10:56

Put my new H-1 on a Larue LT 661 I had. Used Duracoat Dark Brown to paint it. After painting three of these things I found if you tape over the front lens and cut the tape around the outside edge then push it into the lens recess it fits good allowing one to paint the lens lip.

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If you look you can see that the two T-1s on the right are black on the inside of the tube, the H-1 is silver.
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Tape job
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**shootist~** · 01-02-11, 12:37

Originally Posted by JCKnife

In Brownell's alumahyde, which color is the best match to FDE? I see earth brown and desert tan...

Unless you already have some Alumahyde (and have used it before) I would mull over using something else. It's leaves a really thick coating (more important if fitting parts after painting, of course) and requires a full week to cure.

2 centavos.

**JCKnife** · 01-02-11, 12:47

Originally Posted by shootist~

Unless you already have some Alumahyde (and have used it before) I would mull over using something else. It's leaves a really thick coating (more important if fitting parts after painting, of course) and requires a full week to cure.

2 centavos.

Ah, I have not, but it was recommended on another board. Better option? I've never painted an optic.

Edit: wait, I'm not sure your reservations are all that bad. As you mentioned there are no parts being fitted here, and I don't care about the week. The sight is going on an SBR that I don't even have a BBL for Form 1 done for, so no hurry.

**orionz06** · 01-02-11, 12:53

Alumahyde does have a high build, but since you should not be painting the bottom mounting surface anyway, I think this would be one instance where the thickness is not an issue.

**shootist~** · 01-02-11, 13:06

Originally Posted by JCKnife

...wait, I'm not sure your reservations are all that bad.

Actually they were, but when JFreuler gets around to posting his pics
he may prove me wrong.

I went through several cans of Alumahyde back in my FAL building days - it's outstanding for refinishing the OEM plastic furniture, including covering/filling in moderate scratches. I did not care for it on metal - too thick and brittle. But you could easily have a different opinion.

**GLOCKMASTER** · 01-02-11, 15:56

Originally Posted by shootist~

Actually they were, but when JFreuler gets around to posting his pics
he may prove me wrong.

I went through several cans of Alumahyde back in my FAL building days - it's outstanding for refinishing the OEM plastic furniture, including covering/filling in moderate scratches. I did not care for it on metal - too thick and brittle. But you could easily have a different opinion.

I used Aluma Hyde II to cover the below rifle and I was really pleased with how it turned out. Considering what it's been through I'm very pleased with how it's holding up.