I bought some OD green and flat black Duracoat last winter and did several revolvers, a Colt 1911, a mini-14 and an AK. All of them came out nice and it was easy stuff to use, even for a first time air brusher like myself. I haven't done the AR's or the Glocks because, well, they look fine the way they are.

I'll look into the Cerakoat. Thanks!

 

Thanks man, I appreciate it. Glad you like the thread. I will try to keep the updates coming.

 

Ergonight - I'm keeping some of these pictures for a project I'd like to do if I don't get too old first. You've convinced me to tear down the engine/trans if I ever do a case/cylinder paint job; that work doesn't scare me (retired mechanic) and looks like it would take less time than that painstaking cleanup job you did. You really have patience! Looking forward to seeing the finish pictures - and the ones in between.

 

Thanks Imold! At least all my pain, frustration and aggravation has been helpful to someone.

 

keep on!

 

Will do man. Thanks.

 

I've been waiting on the powder coater to finish my wheels, lower fork tubes and some other small items. They originally told me two weeks and it's been three and a half now. I talked to them on Friday and was told that they might have the stuff done "early" this week.

In the meantime, I spent a few hours yesterday doing what will probably be the last of the engine clean up and then remounted it back in the frame. If you've never done this, it takes three men and a small boy to do it without busting a gut or damaging something. Not a lengthy process...I had the mounts laid out and ready to go. Slide the front of the engine in from the right side, swing the *** end into place, then one guy holds the engine while the other two get the rubber mounts in place and bolt everything up. Took us about ten minutes to get the engine from the bench into the frame. Here's the way it's sitting now.




As soon as the powdercoater comes through, I'll start getting it all mocked up with the new tires mounted, the new front end on, etc.

 

Bet you are just itching to get this back together buddy.

 

You got that right Rick. All the waiting around while it's in a thousand pieces is a real killer. And while it's nice to have full access to the shop, it's 30 minutes from my house, which means I can't just pop out to tinker with it...or even just stare at it for a few minutes. I have to be able to set aside at least a couple of hours for it. Ya, I will be glad to get this over with.

 

Surprised your not gonna weld on a hardtail while it's all apart.