dodgeturbointerceptor 1 Posted February 4, 2005 Report Share Posted February 4, 2005 What should I use for re-finishing? I bet whatever it is..it comes from Brownells..lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RDSWriter 5 Posted February 4, 2005 Report Share Posted February 4, 2005 The moly paints from Brownells are by far the easiest and most durable for 'garage' painting. If you think you may continue to do mods (which I generally think I might), you may want to consider DupliColor Hi-temp engine semi-gloss black from a discount automotive place. Degrease first with a Carb Cleaner and second with a Brake Cleaner (since it dries with no residue). Then, gently heat the metal (per other's comments) and paint. You can heat it afterwards once its dry to 'cure' it... or just wait about a week before you add any grease or other solvent type material to the paint. This method is inexpensive, great looking and if you F it up... who gives a shi#!. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mp2go1 0 Posted February 4, 2005 Report Share Posted February 4, 2005 krylon bbq paint. you would be surprised at how perfect a match it is. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tomac 0 Posted February 4, 2005 Report Share Posted February 4, 2005 Either GunKote (bake-on) or AlumaHyde-II (takes about a week to cure), both from Brownell's. Tomac Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dodgeturbointerceptor 1 Posted February 4, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2005 honestly.....krylon bbq paint! that sounds easy. i wont probably break this weapon down enough to finish it the way I want. So this may be the way to go. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bvamp 604 Posted February 4, 2005 Report Share Posted February 4, 2005 i would hazrd a guess at the actual coating the factory puts on the guns is the cheapest thing you can find....aka barbq paint or the like....you need to do about zilch to make it cure properly, and it cures fast....would seem to be a likely candidate for the city of guns where the saigas are made.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
G O B 3,516 Posted February 5, 2005 Report Share Posted February 5, 2005 (edited) Birchwood Casey super black touch up pen,flat black. Perfect match, easy to use. It's just a magic marker full of alumi-hyde. Got mine at sports authority (chain store) for a couple bucks. G O B (page 214 of brownells catalog #57) Edited February 5, 2005 by G O B Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnnymceldoo 0 Posted February 5, 2005 Report Share Posted February 5, 2005 I really like John Norrels moly resin. You need an air brush to apply it and must cure it in an oven but Ive been really impressed the finish and durability. Here are some pics all being flat grayish black color: The finish closely mimics a parkerized finshed or older colt ar15's grayish finish. They have a variety of different colors to choose from. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IndyArms 10,186 Posted February 5, 2005 Report Share Posted February 5, 2005 Is that a bushmaster bullpup???? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnnymceldoo 0 Posted February 5, 2005 Report Share Posted February 5, 2005 Is that a bushmaster bullpup???? Whats left of it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dodgeturbointerceptor 1 Posted February 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2005 (edited) kurt butchered that one. brass deflector? hmm Edited February 5, 2005 by dodgeturbointerceptor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnnymceldoo 0 Posted February 5, 2005 Report Share Posted February 5, 2005 kurt butchered that one. brass deflector? hmm No I butchered it. Works much better now :-)~ The brass deflector is there because Im left handed. Works pretty good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
krom32117 0 Posted February 5, 2005 Report Share Posted February 5, 2005 Alright another lefty, I really like the looks of bullpup stocks but shy away from them for the obvious reason. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dodgeturbointerceptor 1 Posted February 6, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2005 johnny? you mean you cut the upper down on that m17s? and cut the sight handle and made the KKF-style charging handle? wow. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnnymceldoo 0 Posted February 6, 2005 Report Share Posted February 6, 2005 johnny? you mean you cut the upper down on that m17s? and cut the sight handle and made the KKF-style charging handle? wow. Yes I did. I cut metal for a living in fact. I just happen to like guns also :-D The charging handle is just a hacked off A2 charging handle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dodgeturbointerceptor 1 Posted February 6, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2005 You should hack M17S for a living. You could totally steal some bread off Kurts table. The guy takes like a year to do simple mods....i know. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TPABA 0 Posted February 7, 2005 Report Share Posted February 7, 2005 Okay, you guys refinish to make the gun look nice, right. Well, my saiga isn't my girlfriend... I didn't get it to show her off round town... I got her for her functions... well, I guess some people keep their girl's around for a similar reason. Will a saiga function any worse without touching the paint up? Mine's scratched up on the inside and out and if it doesn't do anything to the function of the gun, I see no reason to refinish it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnnymceldoo 0 Posted February 7, 2005 Report Share Posted February 7, 2005 Okay, you guys refinish to make the gun look nice, right. Well, my saiga isn't my girlfriend... I didn't get it to show her off round town... I prefer a dull flat black to the glossy reflective black on the saiga. I do take pride in working on my own things and sharing my experiences with others. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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