Paint Recommendations

[LincolnUTR]

Heya all - I may be blind but i havent seen much information around what sort of paint is the best to use on metal RIFs, anybody got any ideas on what a good brand would be to go for and if so, what sort of colour options i'd have?

[Chev Chelios]

Halfords do a good range close to Krylon https://www.halfords.com/motoring/paints-and-body-repair/specialist-and-decorative-paints/halfords-camouflage-spray-paint-green-300ml-252044.html 

 

If wanting a hard wearing finish you want ceramic based, cerokote or durakote is the go to for firearms not cheap have goggle.

 

I have had good finish's using auto paint and sealers in the past with trial and error if mat camo colours are not what you are after. 

[Tactical Pith Helmet]

If you shop around you can get Krylon on E-Bay for next to nowt.  For a tough finish it's not too bad,  

 

As Chev says, Cerecote is all the rage at the mo.  It's a wonderful finish and getting cheaper(ish) all the time.  

[concretesnail]

Krylon is my go to. 

It can be found for a good price, application is easy and the finish is lovely and matt.

I use it for all sorts of paint jobs not just painting rifs.

[LincolnUTR]

Thanks all for your help, im making my way to halfords today anyway so ill pick some up!

[Super64]

Who does a decent quality sand/tan paint? I usually use Krylon, but it’s a bit too bright in colour. Almost looks to yellow, as shown on my old Gordon Carbine build.

[JimFromHorsham]

14 hours ago, Super64 said:

Who does a decent quality sand/tan paint? I usually use Krylon, but it’s a bit too bright in colour. Almost looks to yellow, as shown on my old Gordon Carbine build.

Krylon Khaki instead of Sand , then get it dirty  

[Super64]

12 hours ago, JimFromHorsham said:

Krylon Khaki instead of Sand , then get it dirty  

I’ll have a look through and see if I have any khaki. If not I’ll get some and give it a go.