Rattle Canned the AR

[George P. Burdell]

It's just rattle can so it isn't going to compare to anything like ceracoat or duracoat. I have noticed that it is tough enough though. I haven't seen any scratches from my first range trip where I confirmed zero and did so "El Prez" drills with the rifle

I realize that. I am just interested in how it holds up with careful use.

 

[Glock_21]

Looks like you did a nice job! How durable does it seem to be? Does it scratch off with a fingernail? Post a pic after a few range trips. Id liked to see how it holds up

A little bit of scuff and wear here and there just adds to the "cool factor". I've been meaning to take the rattle cans to one of mine. I need to get around and "pull the trigger" on that project.

 

[Glock_21]

"scuff and wear, here and there"??? WTF???

I sound like Dr Seuss........

 

[dial1911]

I like it- looks good! And the painted, then well used look is good too- I like the worn finish.

 

[mmason3]

I like it- looks good! And the painted, then well used look is good too- I like the worn finish.

I never understood the need to keep something looking like new. If you use your gear, kit, whatever you want to call it, it is going to show signs of wear and tear.

 

[Double Feed]

Very cool!

 

[mmason3]

Very cool!

Thank you! It took me a while to find the time to get it done, but I'm glad I did it. I would recommend it to any one that is interested. I would however suggest using the stencil kits from montactical.com instead of the Etsy stuff. His stencils look a little easier to apply. Just an observation after have gone through the process

 

[qodeBebop]

The testors matte clear coat model car paint makes rattle can jobs pretty durable.

 

[Laufen]

The more beat up it gets, the better it'll look.

 

[misfit47]

It looks really good . I'm going to use aervoe paint for mine. How well does that pattern actually work?

 

[mmason3]

It looks really good . I'm going to use aervoe paint for mine. How well does that pattern actually work?

I'm not sure how well the pattern works in terms of concealment, but Kyrptek has made a name for themselves in the hunting/outdoors department with their pattern and color schemes. You could google image search for "Kryptek" and see how it looks

 

[misfit47]

I've seen the pattern and variations, just curious how well it actually works in the wild.