For the longest time I wouldn't paint this rifle because I couldn't remove the flash hider as it was welded on. If i couldn't remove the parts on the barrel, it would be a half ass spray job and it's just not worth it.
A few weeks ago I managed to get the flash hider off and since then I've been painting the rifle piece by piece.
Here is the before when I first got it last christmas.
I used a low-gloss black engine heat paint from dupli-color. It's good for up to 500 degree's celcius so I figured it would be good for a gun.
I've used it before on my VZ58 and it turned out pretty damn good, so I knew what to expect.
I took each and every piece off the rifle, from the bolt catch, gas block, flash hider, to the rear sights, and to each part in the trigger group. I cleaned them all using dish washing soap, rubbing alchohol, and using latex gloves to handle the parts I began painting.
3 coats and about 3 days to dry, along with 30 minutes in the oven at 450 degrees to cure the paint, this is how it turned out.
It cost me 17.50 for two cans to complete the job, and just my time which was free. Not bad for 20 bucks if I may say so.
I'm using lots of lithium grease just cause there's paint in the areas of wear, and this will help keep friction down as the tolerances are a bit closer now. At least until after I shoot off 50 rounds or so.
A few weeks ago I managed to get the flash hider off and since then I've been painting the rifle piece by piece.
Here is the before when I first got it last christmas.
I used a low-gloss black engine heat paint from dupli-color. It's good for up to 500 degree's celcius so I figured it would be good for a gun.
I've used it before on my VZ58 and it turned out pretty damn good, so I knew what to expect.
I took each and every piece off the rifle, from the bolt catch, gas block, flash hider, to the rear sights, and to each part in the trigger group. I cleaned them all using dish washing soap, rubbing alchohol, and using latex gloves to handle the parts I began painting.
3 coats and about 3 days to dry, along with 30 minutes in the oven at 450 degrees to cure the paint, this is how it turned out.
It cost me 17.50 for two cans to complete the job, and just my time which was free. Not bad for 20 bucks if I may say so.
I'm using lots of lithium grease just cause there's paint in the areas of wear, and this will help keep friction down as the tolerances are a bit closer now. At least until after I shoot off 50 rounds or so.
