You got a like from me the second you hit the part with the spray gun! I thought I was the only one who did stuff like that - ha ha! Great work and I really appreciate you taking the time to make the video.
Wat did u do 12/1 18/1 . ? I’m doing my AR10 in midnight bronze and FDE . How did u measure it out . I hate to waste it . I’m trying to start a business doing this
What air compressor would you recommend for blasting the lower? I only have a 3 gallon compressor with the same gravity fed gun you used - I don't think it'll be enough? Although I am blasting raw lowers such as yourself.
Yes. The cerakote is such a thin layer, there's no problem installing trigger parts or screwing on the buttstock, I use a little gun oil around those threads regardless. Hope this helps.
Three people didn't like your video because they spent hundreds to have someone else do it 😂 For real though, excellent job. I just emailed a company for an estimate on black and burnt bronze haha. Curious to what they'll say. I have a few questions though: Did you paint the area where the hook was because you didn't have coverage there? Did you layer it or should you layer it with two layers? How long did you wait before putting it into the oven? And did you use your personal oven? Haha
The hook was in the slot where the bolt release goes so you can't see it. As for coats I think I did 3 light coats one after another. The Cerakote comes with detailed instructions. Ive used the rifle many times after this and the finish is holding up perfectly.
@@TreasureGeo So, I've ordered two colors of cerakote. I'm still missing an air compressor 😣, air brush, sandblaster, media and probably that water separator. What kind of air pressure is required for this sort of thing? I have used air compressors but I've never actually owned one before so I don't know the details of what I'd need. I made a post in one of the Facebook groups and some people helped me find quiet compressors so I've narrowed it down but do I have to aim for a certain PSI or something? I do this sort of thing at work, sandblast, prime, paint, and clear coat things but I don't want to bring gun parts there and cerakote because I have a 30 minute drive home. So my plan is to do it outside on my patio and I live in a two bedroom apartment so yeah, it might be challenging haha. I am serious about this though and I want to try it. I'm basically using your method with a different video of a guy using an air brush. I don't mind spending a little money on it. The other guy linked his air brush for like $26 I think so that ain't bad. I just got my taxes and I want to have some fun!
@@michaelenochs4033 You can rent air compressors! I rented a huge one that was on a trailer to do a car, once. Boy, was that messy! For the longest time, every time I turned on the heat, we would get sandblasted! I have used a very small pancake compressor to sandblast. You get a few seconds and you need to wait for the tank to refill, but it works.
I do powder coating and you do not need to blast bare metal. Also instead of acetone you can de-gas it or pull everything out of the metal by baking it to 400 degrees.
thanks for the info!! so if you sandblast a black finished lower does it have to look like that bare aluminum his had??? wanna try this out that blue titanium is calling my name
I hate to be critical, but you spent money on this, why not buy latex gloves? Touching it with your fingers anywhere causes contamination, not to mention you’re supposed to make one pass, 1/2 mil to 1 mil thick. It may look good but it most definitely will not wear good. Anything worth doing is worth doing right. Impatient people get impatient results.
Came out great, fired thousands of rounds through it and I don't baby it when handling it and transporting. Not a scratch on it. It's a tool for me just like a hammer, I don't worry about dings and dents.
Yeah I agree if I'm doing it myself even though I'm not a pro I still prep so I can have pro results but great how to video. I just looked at CMMG and the coating cost $150 damn!!!!!!
You got a like from me the second you hit the part with the spray gun! I thought I was the only one who did stuff like that - ha ha! Great work and I really appreciate you taking the time to make the video.
Wow! Excellent work!
Excellent color and turned out dam good man...
Looks Great! I will have to try that on my next build! Thanks for sharing, it doesn't look to hard to do!
Not hard at all, kinda fun.
Did you spray everything including the inside of the mag well etc?
looks great!!!
Dang! That turned out badass!🤘🏻🤘🏻
Thank you
Pair of rubber gloves cost like $.50
Nice job, hope mine turns out good, im using the same color on my lower
Great video. Finally something on UA-cam that is real world. Thank you
Do you know if you can cerakote right over the factory finish? I don’t have the means to a sand blaster. I’ll have to scuff it
Wat did u do 12/1 18/1 . ? I’m doing my AR10 in midnight bronze and FDE . How did u measure it out . I hate to waste it . I’m trying to start a business doing this
What air compressor would you recommend for blasting the lower? I only have a 3 gallon compressor with the same gravity fed gun you used - I don't think it'll be enough? Although I am blasting raw lowers such as yourself.
I used my old craftsman 20 gallon. If yours is like a nail gun type it should work maybe in short bursts. Can't hurt to try.
If the gun is Hvlp you dont need a big ass compression they can work with about 30 psi at 90
Any issues w action on mag release or other areas after assembly ? Mines sticking bad. Cost too thick in some areas. Hoping it loosens over time.
No it works great, yeah you must have gone to thick.
How much paint you use on just the lower?
Do the trigger parts fit after with all the over spray ?
Yes. The cerakote is such a thin layer, there's no problem installing trigger parts or screwing on the buttstock, I use a little gun oil around those threads regardless. Hope this helps.
Looks good just wondering did you cerakote the trigger guard too
...huh?
@@Kettenhund75 I was tired when I typed that I was wondering if you cerakoted the trigger guard also
Got a question. Did using your home oven make your house stink or contaminate your oven in any way?
I opened all the windows and had a few fans blowing, I don't remember having an issue with odor.
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How is your paint job holding up? Just curious.
Excellent.
I can’t believe you didn’t wear gloves while you were spraying because you literally touched the product with your hands while you were spraying it
Three people didn't like your video because they spent hundreds to have someone else do it 😂
For real though, excellent job. I just emailed a company for an estimate on black and burnt bronze haha. Curious to what they'll say. I have a few questions though:
Did you paint the area where the hook was because you didn't have coverage there?
Did you layer it or should you layer it with two layers?
How long did you wait before putting it into the oven?
And did you use your personal oven? Haha
The hook was in the slot where the bolt release goes so you can't see it. As for coats I think I did 3 light coats one after another. The Cerakote comes with detailed instructions. Ive used the rifle many times after this and the finish is holding up perfectly.
Oh and BTW yes I used my kitchen oven.
@@TreasureGeo
So, I've ordered two colors of cerakote. I'm still missing an air compressor 😣, air brush, sandblaster, media and probably that water separator. What kind of air pressure is required for this sort of thing? I have used air compressors but I've never actually owned one before so I don't know the details of what I'd need. I made a post in one of the Facebook groups and some people helped me find quiet compressors so I've narrowed it down but do I have to aim for a certain PSI or something? I do this sort of thing at work, sandblast, prime, paint, and clear coat things but I don't want to bring gun parts there and cerakote because I have a 30 minute drive home. So my plan is to do it outside on my patio and I live in a two bedroom apartment so yeah, it might be challenging haha. I am serious about this though and I want to try it. I'm basically using your method with a different video of a guy using an air brush. I don't mind spending a little money on it. The other guy linked his air brush for like $26 I think so that ain't bad. I just got my taxes and I want to have some fun!
@@michaelenochs4033 You can rent air compressors! I rented a huge one that was on a trailer to do a car, once. Boy, was that messy! For the longest time, every time I turned on the heat, we would get sandblasted! I have used a very small pancake compressor to sandblast. You get a few seconds and you need to wait for the tank to refill, but it works.
20 psi is what they recommend
What grit aluminum oxide recommended ?
100 or garnet
😂 you know what happens when you’re impatient. A lot of shit happens. 😂 😂. So true.
What pressure did you use to sandblast?
Used my 20 gallon old compressor, I think I had the knob cranked to 120 psi.
@@TreasureGeo thanks a lot. Love the video. Came out fantastic!!
@@beemerguy2160 Thanks
I do powder coating and you do not need to blast bare metal. Also instead of acetone you can de-gas it or pull everything out of the metal by baking it to 400 degrees.
But it did turn out nice.
thanks for the info!! so if you sandblast a black finished lower does it have to look like that bare aluminum his had??? wanna try this out
that blue titanium is calling my name
@@Ricardo-cy7ku yes it should as long as it's not dyed metal most are aluminum.
Otherwise a bare aluminum lower is very cheap
Will a bare aluminum lower wear ok with just cerakote though?
What was the exact color?
I did it a while back, but I believe the color was Burnt Bronze
ok thanks did you set the gun up or just poured and sprayed?
Did he cover up his serial number or was it erased
Hahahahahah silly goose, it was there you just couldn't see it on video. Anyway I lost this one in a boating accident.
Treasure Geo 😉
its an 80% lower, and dude wear a respirator you dont want to cerakote your lungs
Good info to show the general process, however I wouldn't take on your process implementation. Because your impatience shows in the final product.
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No worries, the machine runs great and I'm not to worried about looks.....I use my tools, they are not just for show.
I hate to be critical, but you spent money on this, why not buy latex gloves? Touching it with your fingers anywhere causes contamination, not to mention you’re supposed to make one pass, 1/2 mil to 1 mil thick. It may look good but it most definitely will not wear good. Anything worth doing is worth doing right. Impatient people get impatient results.
Came out great, fired thousands of rounds through it and I don't baby it when handling it and transporting. Not a scratch on it. It's a tool for me just like a hammer, I don't worry about dings and dents.
Yeah I agree if I'm doing it myself even though I'm not a pro I still prep so I can have pro results but great how to video. I just looked at CMMG and the coating cost $150 damn!!!!!!
Too much stuff for diy. Thanks tho.