RonLancs Posted September 16, 2020 Posted September 16, 2020 It speaks for its self. Went a bit mad with the scotch brite. The plan is to dye the hand guard a more Russian red colour.
EDcase Posted September 16, 2020 Posted September 16, 2020 Its not too bad but yeah, the hard part of wearing is to know when to stop ? Could try bluing. You'll need different stuff for aluminium and steel but both are quite expensive. Easiest and cheapest would be to spray it again.
RonLancs Posted September 16, 2020 Author Posted September 16, 2020 7 minutes ago, EDcase said: Its not too bad but yeah, the hard part of wearing is to know when to stop ? Could try bluing. You'll need different stuff for aluminium and steel but both are quite expensive. Easiest and cheapest would be to spray it again. Yea man, I just can’t stand the look of a pristine AK.. I was considering blueing and really bringing the read out on the hand guard. Definitely not gonna Krylon. I dunno why people rave about it. Also, reckon I’d need to fully strip the original paint before re-spraying?
Sniper780 Posted September 16, 2020 Posted September 16, 2020 You may want to try Hammerite Satin Black Metal spray paint that replicate enamel paint the Soviets/Russian use on their AKs. As they only blued the type 3 AK 47, then switch to a glossy enamel paint for the AKM onwards because it was cheaper and quicker. There is also Voron Original Soviet Weapon Finish but that is expensive and a bit more time consuming to apply.
RonLancs Posted September 16, 2020 Author Posted September 16, 2020 22 minutes ago, Sniper780 said: You may want to try Hammerite Satin Black Metal spray paint that replicate enamel paint the Soviets/Russian use on their AKs. As they only blued the type 3 AK 47, then switch to a glossy enamel paint for the AKM onwards because it was cheaper and quicker. There is also Voron Original Soviet Weapon Finish but that is expensive and a bit more time consuming to apply. Yea not gonna go mad on it just want it to have a heavily worn look to it but well maintained at the same time. I do like the Russian red furniture. Something like the below.
RonLancs Posted October 4, 2020 Author Posted October 4, 2020 Anyone got a solution for removing the original paint from the body other than the coke method shown above?
Speedbird_666 Posted October 4, 2020 Posted October 4, 2020 Just now, RonLancs said: Anyone got a solution for removing the original paint from the body other than the coke method shown above? Nitro-mors?
RonLancs Posted October 5, 2020 Author Posted October 5, 2020 So I tried the coke method... it’s been sitting there for 2 or more hours and still nothing. Might have to use Nitro-Mors.
Speedbird_666 Posted October 5, 2020 Posted October 5, 2020 2 hours ago, RonLancs said: So I tried the coke method... it’s been sitting there for 2 or more hours and still nothing. Might have to use Nitro-Mors. 'New' Nitro-mors is nowhere near as effective as the old stuff, but it should be strong enough for the steel parts. I would go careful on any zinc parts (front sight, trunion, rear sight mount etc). Try a small patch somewhere on the gun before committing to the whole thing.
Shamal Posted October 5, 2020 Posted October 5, 2020 1 hour ago, Speedbird_666 said: 'New' Nitro-mors is nowhere near as effective as the old stuff Agree with that. Years ago the original nitromors took all the paint off of my mk 2 cortinas doors! And the fumes were enough to make an elephant drowsy! It has been watered down now for health and safety. Regards
Speedbird_666 Posted October 5, 2020 Posted October 5, 2020 2 minutes ago, Shamal said: It has been watered down now for health and safety. The EU banned Methylene Chloride, effectively neutering Nitro-mors. You can still buy the chemical on eBay though...
RonLancs Posted October 5, 2020 Author Posted October 5, 2020 Eurgh this is so much effort... just thought I could scotch brite it all off but what a task... kudos to cyma on the strength of the paint.
Schnakey Posted October 5, 2020 Posted October 5, 2020 If you're intending to paint it why totally remove the paint? Scuff her up and get painting.
RonLancs Posted October 5, 2020 Author Posted October 5, 2020 But when I go to re-scuff there’ll be a different shade of black and silver?
Supporters Druid799 Posted October 5, 2020 Supporters Posted October 5, 2020 Get a black paint pen , go over the areas you’ve taken too much off then re-take off but not quite as much this time . I always have one at hand if I’m trying to ‘age’ a gun . What I did with my AK . use wood stain on the grip to red’en It then a couple of coats of lacquer to protect it . Mite be an idea to take the grips off and batter them up a bit , they look way too pristine compared to the metal work .? this is mine .
GearTech Posted October 9, 2020 Posted October 9, 2020 Is the model your working on made of steel? I think the coke method only works on steel bodied AKs
RonLancs Posted October 10, 2020 Author Posted October 10, 2020 11 hours ago, GearTech said: Is the model your working on made of steel? I think the coke method only works on steel bodied AKs Tis steel mate but I think the paints different. I’m happy with it now. Project finished.
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