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Old 05-07-2016, 8:25 PM
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Default Where can I find the paint to redo up my mags?

Tired of all the ugly looking mags I have and don't want to invest into new mags. Where can I find the "special paint" in San Diego for me to do it myself
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Old 05-07-2016, 8:28 PM
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Are they aluminum? If so, start with self-etching spray primer for priming metals and top it with Rustoleum.
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Old 05-07-2016, 8:39 PM
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Are they aluminum? If so, start with self-etching spray primer for priming metals and top it with Rustoleum.
Prime before I add the coat? Yes, sorry they are aluminum

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Old 05-08-2016, 12:08 AM
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Prime before I add the coat? Yes, sorry they are aluminum

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Yes, primer before the top coat. That's what primer is for. You can usually find self-etching metal primer at an auto parts store. Apply maybe three very light coats. If you don't use primer, any other paint you put on aluminum will peel off in sheets. I used the stuff when making front panels for synthesizer equipment.
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Old 05-08-2016, 8:14 AM
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Yes, primer before the top coat. That's what primer is for. You can usually find self-etching metal primer at an auto parts store. Apply maybe three very light coats. If you don't use primer, any other paint you put on aluminum will peel off in sheets. I used the stuff when making front panels for synthesizer equipment.
Going to check it out today, thanks

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What color do you guys recommend Rustoleum? Gray?
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I avoid Rustoleum. I find Krylon works the best and lasts the longest. It does cost more but is well worth it.
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I leave my stainless steel mags with paint missing. No need to re-paint SS. It will just rub off inside the lower again.

If it bothers you get some P-mags and give the steel mags away.
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Go get some flat camouflage krylon paint. It is like $3.50 a can at Home Depot , or Walmart . It sticks well to aluminum or brass mags too. It it gets scratched just spray some touchups now and then if the scratches bother you.
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I leave my stainless steel mags with paint missing. No need to re-paint SS. It will just rub off inside the lower again.

If it bothers you get some P-mags and give the steel mags away.
Not looking to invest into new mags, rather save the trouble and do it myself

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If you are going to paint, you may want to try painting one mag before you paint all of them. Make sure the mag still drops free after painting.
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If you are going to paint, you may want to try painting one mag before you paint all of them. Make sure the mag still drops free after painting.
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Old 05-14-2016, 7:59 AM
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Go get some flat camouflage krylon paint. It is like $3.50 a can at Home Depot , or Walmart . It sticks well to aluminum or brass mags too. It it gets scratched just spray some touchups now and then if the scratches bother you.
Not more of scratches but it falling apart and chipping off that's all

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Old 05-14-2016, 9:48 AM
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Connect with this guy (in SD) and anodize them

http://calguns.net/calgunforum/showt...9#post18103509

Red will certainly stand out at the range.
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If you want to redo the original usgi dry lube finish just google perma slik "g".
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Old 05-14-2016, 12:47 PM
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Another alternative would be Birchwood Casey aluma-black.
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