Wesquire Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 So I decided that I'm bored with looking at my all black G34, I'd like to change frame colors. I know of 3 commonly used methodes: 1) Duracoat, 2) Cerakote, 3) Krylon Fusion. I really would like to not spend the money on cerakote right now, so I'd like some opinions on Duracoat (the spray kits) vs. Krylon. I know Krylon won't last as long, but I don't mind refinishing. I just was something that won't mess up the polymer, and will feel close to the same as stock. I have no experience with either. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dskinsler83 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Save your money and go Cerakote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gng4life Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Check out the Aluma Hyde from Brownells. I can't speak based on first-hand knowledge to the durability or how they look but I've heard great things about it. Especially for how cheap and easy it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreGarciaTAT2 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Cerakote is by far the best option. Remember, once you do a 'cheaper'option... You'll have to spend a pretty penny to remove it if you ever want a cerakote job. And honestly, it's only like $60-80 for a frame. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gng4life Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I do agree with the others that the Cerakote is the best option of those listed but if you go with a cheaper solution, it's very easy to get the Cerakote on later - its just a matter of the proper prep work mostly with the blasting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wesquire Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 Any suggestions on who to use for cerakote and how long the turn around is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dskinsler83 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Try Pike at Mod1 or Bobby Carver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gng4life Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Another good shop is Ortiz Custom in Savannah GA. They do it in-house and most jobs are done very quickly, within a week or less. Very reasonable prices also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whoops! Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Anyone tried dying the plastic? I've dyed other plastics and no amount of handling would ruin the finish... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyxcom Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 You can't dye black. /thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b1gcountry Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Just to add something different, you could use colored grip tape if you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whoops! Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 (edited) Of course you can't dye black, I was thinking the sensible route of 3d printing a new, personal use and ATF legal Glock frame in white, and then dying that to one's desired color. I think a Techno-Rage party swirl would look pretty good. Of course, the frame could never be sold, but major props at the range are almost certain. Seems like a viable option for changing the frame color, assuming the right plastic is fed through the printer. Wait, maybe this isn't a good idea. Edited February 28, 2015 by Whoops! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyxcom Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 (edited) If you haven't noticed, Glock frames aren't 100% plastic, and thats probably for a reason. So you can probably give up on that idea too, at least in a practical sense. The only chance you have is dying an FDE frame, assuming the plastic will even absorb it. But the end result will be muddy gray or black if you are lucky. Edited February 28, 2015 by tonyxcom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogtired Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 You can have it dipped also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefty o Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 there are people that have had some pretty good results dying tan magpul magazines. i doubt the plastic glock uses is quite the same, but if you had an fde , it could be interesting to try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipper046 Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Some pic's of my Duracoated Glocks (OD Green Frame....similar color scheme to Wilson Combat's CQB series) The Duracoat I applied myself. Very easy. Has lasted the past 3 - 4 years with only some wear showing where my wedding ring rubs the front strap. (NOTE: They haven't been exposed to lengthy, harsh, outdoor conditions to truly see how the finish holds up). I've used Krylon on weapons when overseas....it works.... If I decide to re-do my Glocks, I'd spend the few dollars and get them Cerakoted. Cerakote holds up a little better (NOTE: The Duracoat air dries. Cerakote is baked on. The Duracoat seems softer than the Cerakote after applied...) Hope this helps! Z- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wesquire Posted March 3, 2015 Author Share Posted March 3, 2015 (edited) Some pic's of my Duracoated Glocks (OD Green Frame....similar color scheme to Wilson Combat's CQB series) The Duracoa I applied myself. Very easy. Has lasted the past 3 - 4 years with only some wear showing where my wedding ring rubs the front strap. (NOTE: They haven't been exposed to lengthy, harsh, outdoor conditions to truly see how the finish holds up). I've used Krylon on weapons when overseas....it works.... If I decide to re-do my Glocks, I'd spend the few dollars and get them Cerakoted. Cerakote holds up a little better (NOTE: The Duracoat air dries. Cerakote is baked on. The Duracoat seems softer than the Cerakote after applied...) Hope this helps! Z- How did you apply the duracoat? It seems to have held up very well. I might be interested in trying the spray duracoat. As far as colors, I'm thinking AI dark earth or Blackhawk coyote tan. Any thoughts? Edited March 3, 2015 by Wesquire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyxcom Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 If you are just going FDE you might as well save yourself all the trouble now and the trouble later when the coating starts coming off and just buy an FDE frame from GunBroker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
librarian45 Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 I'm a big proponent of the "krylon party." It's nearly instant and if you want to chage it later it'll only cost you $6 If you're on Lightfighter Pat Rogers has a great write up on painting rifles (he's an advocate of aerovoe rattle cans) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipper046 Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 (edited) Some pic's of my Duracoated Glocks (OD Green Frame....similar color scheme to Wilson Combat's CQB series) The Duracoa I applied myself. Very easy. Has lasted the past 3 - 4 years with only some wear showing where my wedding ring rubs the front strap. (NOTE: They haven't been exposed to lengthy, harsh, outdoor conditions to truly see how the finish holds up). I've used Krylon on weapons when overseas....it works.... If I decide to re-do my Glocks, I'd spend the few dollars and get them Cerakoted. Cerakote holds up a little better (NOTE: The Duracoat air dries. Cerakote is baked on. The Duracoat seems softer than the Cerakote after applied...) Hope this helps! Z- How did you apply the duracoat? It seems to have held up very well. I might be interested in trying the spray duracoat. As far as colors, I'm thinking AI dark earth or Blackhawk coyote tan. Any thoughts? you can buy a kit from Lauer Weaponry that comes with compressed air and small airbrush, or you can buy an airbrush at a craft store. The kit comes with directions. I made a small 3-sided spray booth out of a large cardboard box. Detail stripped the frames, wiped them down with degreaser and alcohol, then hung them in the "spray booth" and sprayed a couple of coats. Go thin, and use multiple coats as that gives best coverage without drips and run's. if you go to Lauer Weaponry website they have a pretty large selection of colors. Edited March 4, 2015 by zipper046 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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