A little Olive Drab

[rodent.22]

I had decided to change colors on my OPS, and after I opened up the stock the time was right. I saw that Krylon had a new paint with what they called Fusion bonding technology, made in several camouflage colors. No sanding or priming was required, just a wipedown with thinner. A quick disassembly, cleaning and spray. After reassembly and 7 days total cure time, it is supposed to be very chip resistant. I'm giving it a try. Went on great, dried well. I put on three lite coats, dried with a hair dryer. I'll post up durability reports....

[imschur]

That looks friggin great, nice job my friend.

[asmurff]

Very nice job, I like the mix of OD and black.

[rodent.22]

thanks guys! now if it holds up!

[techmike]

Very nice job!!!!!!  :thumb

TM

[Microgunner]

Like it.  :thumb:

[rodent.22]

Well guys it has been 2 weeks since I shot the Colt with the Krylon Fusion Olive Drab. I have run 750 rounds thru the gun, removed the upper for cleaning, laid the rifle on a salt-treat deck several times, and carried the arm in the trunk a couple of times in a covert carry case (softsided). So far not a scuff or chip. I'm very pleased with the Krylon. The secret to the bonding is CLEANING the arm and a good wipedown with thinner prior to spraying it. Multiple thin coats and one semiwet final coat. Seemed to work WELL.

[rodent.22]

UPDATE:  The Krylon Fusion is holding up very well, I would use it again in a minute. After 6 weeks it looks like it is new, not wearing off at all..... :thumb:

[techmike]

Excellent!