Painting my own 1911

[kesava]

I currently have a RI midsize that I want to convert to a two tone. Are there any spray on gun paints that you guys recommend? Looking for ease of use and simplicity. I want to make it a gun-metal gray.

[Il Duce]

powdercoating?

[Guest JHatmaker]

There's always Duracoat or Ceracoat, but if I was you (if you've never attempted this) I'd spend a little extra and have a professional do it for you.

[inspecting1]

If you are not in a hurry I might be able to hook you up. It will be a the 1st of June before I get back to TN. I have some Duracoat left over from some projects. Do you have an airbrush?

[kesava]

Thanks inspectin1!

No, I don't own an airbrush, but I am not opposed to getting one. I didn't want to go all out on this as the 1911 i bought wasn't quite in the budget... Good thing my wife is a horrible shot.

[krunchnik]

I used Alumahyde II from Brownells,its a epoxy coating thats sprayed on,it comes 2 ways,you can get it in a standard spray type can and also in liquid form that you have to thin and spray with a gun.The slide is the matte black and the frame is their dark gray parkerize color.It has to cure for about 2 weeks before you can handle the pistol much.I know first hand if you dont let it cure the finish will mar badly.

[inspecting1]

I will shoot you a couple pics in the am of mine gunmetal grey and green RI officer model

[Guest JHatmaker]

You can get a kit from Duracoat to help spray the the paint on the gun.

This is where I got my paint and equipment to spray a rifle I had:

DuraCoat Airbrushes & Accessories

[Kegger]

Brownells sell a rattle can duracoat, their own brand of course. Not as tough as some other coatings but it does it's job of protecting the carbon steel of my slide from rust even when the paint chips in high wear areas.

I beat the crap outta my gun and for the most part the finish looks fantastic.

[Guest Orionsic]

lol. I would never attempt this. Send it to your gunsmith.

[inspecting1]

Here is the pics I have to admit I'm still not sure about the color combo but it is what it is for now. Carrying the pistol in my Crossbreed holster I have seen some wear in various places that I will try and address next time. maybe if I give it a longer cure time or something.