The CZickness X

[RustyHornet]

I should be getting a package in, probably tomorrow. It's not for one of mine.

 

[RustyHornet]

Did ya-all get carried away with the scotch brite...???

I sense there is some battle worn shenanigans going on? I've been considering something like that on one of my many upcoming Cerakote projects.

 

[RustyHornet]

Yes sir. I will "Help" but not much beyond that.

Well someone has to do the actual work, we can't all supervise.....

 

[Birds Away]

Yeah he is bust right now. I am putting ChrisK's 1911 in the "Q" today. It will be a bit before he can get to it.

AllenM is the absolute best at this. I tell everyone who asks. I just need to be more realistic in what I ask for.

 

[Birds Away]

I sense there is some battle worn shenanigans going on? I've been considering something like that on one of my many upcoming Cerakote projects.

The problem arose from the different thicknesses of colors. The top coat was thick and the undercoat was relatively thin. When removing the top coat is was way too easy to go right through the undercoat to bare metal. That equals fail.

 

[RustyHornet]

The problem arose from the different thicknesses of colors. The top coat was thick and the undercoat was relatively thin. When removing the top coat is was way too easy to go right through the undercoat to bare metal. That equals fail.

Unless that's what your goal was and you were gonna spray Cerakote clear over top sealing it all up.

 

[Birds Away]

Unless that's what your goal was and you were gonna spray Cerakote clear over top sealing it all up.

No, I hadn't planned on getting down to bare metal. It wouldn't be the end of the world as you and I both have examples that have some bare metal showing and they do fine. Just have to make sure they get wiped down once in a while.

 

[88E30M50]

A couple of years back, I did a 'battle worn' finish on an AR. I used just regular tan spray paint and then scuffed it up a bit. It's my WOT tribute rifle and I'm happy with how it turned out. I really need to take a picture or two of it one of these days. I tend to not photograph my long guns as much as I do the handguns.

 

[RustyHornet]

No, I hadn't planned on getting down to bare metal. It wouldn't be the end of the world as you and I both have examples that have some bare metal showing and they do fine. Just have to make sure they get wiped down once in a while.

We all know bare metal is sexy. That would be kinda missing the point of the Cerakote though...

 

[Birds Away]

A couple of years back, I did a 'battle worn' finish on an AR. I used just regular tan spray paint and then scuffed it up a bit. It's my WOT tribute rifle and I'm happy with how it turned out. I really need to take a picture or two of it one of these days. I tend to not photograph my long guns as much as I do the handguns.

Morning, Tim. I would love to see a picture. I love gun porn.

Also, I am following your thread on the other site about the DW Heritage. I am curious what people will have to say.

 

[Birds Away]

We all know bare metal is sexy. That would be kinda missing the point of the Cerakote though...

Some of us think it's sexier than others.

 

[RustyHornet]

Some of us think it's sexier than others.

 

[Birds Away]

I am still stoked about how good the trigger came out on the Redhead. The DA is amazing.

 

[RustyHornet]

I am still stoked about how good the trigger came out on the Redhead. The DA is amazing.

I'm excited to get into a couple of mine. Will have to wait on parts, the ammo stash is looking rather sickly... I can at least get the polishing done.

 

[ChrisK]

Starting to snow up here in South Bend.....

 

[churchmouse]

Starting to snow up here in South Bend.....

Still dry here.

Indy has been surrounded by the weather front but we are still dry.

 

[Birds Away]

It's been snowing/sleeting/raining for a couple of hours here. Nothing is sticking.

 

[churchmouse]

It's been snowing/sleeting/raining for a couple of hours here. Nothing is sticking.

Ground is still to warm from the high temps.

 

[Birds Away]

Ground is still to warm from the high temps.

Yep, the maintenance guys are wasting money spreading salt in the parking lots. It's all about liability.

 

[patience0830]

Spitting snow here in Elkhart this morning. In between drizzle.

Icky weather but better than -20° and a foot of white.