08-11-2015, 05:47 PM
Variable Wrote:I'm wondering what would happen if you took a complete rifle and just degreased it well externally, then went ahead and sprayed it. I'm not overly concerned with the corrosion resistance, I just want a durable camouflage that'll look decent.
The oil inside will seep towards the degreased outside, and will not support a durable finish. You want to sandblast with aluminum oxide or sand with large grit the surface to get a good purchase of the Cerakote.
This is why I prefer to start with new parts, which I still wash, blast or sand, then acetone bathe, then coat. I just built a new spray booth yesterday that will make things easier on me.
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CCW, CQM, DM, Long Range Rifle Instructor
6.5 Grendel Reloading Handbooks & chamber brushes can be found here:
www.AR15buildbox.com