I picked up a 25 yr old Marlin 22lr plinker really cheap - $35. Problem is the barrel has some rusty areas, not real bad. For a fun project I want to completely refurb the barrel and stock. Looking at durablue spray in black for the barrel - anybody used it? Also any recommendation for a walnut finish to for the stock?
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I haven’t used the Durablue but have used Duracoat a lot. My recommendation is to stay away from the Shake and Spray kit. They tend to put out way too much material unless you have a light touch. I went to an airbrush to apply. It atomizes the material much better and you get a smooth finish versus contending with runs.
Mark
Pioneer 222 Sportfish Yamaha F300
Yeah, but do you consider a dog to be a filthy animal? I wouldn’t go so far as to call a dog filthy but they’re definitely dirty. But, a dog’s got personality. Personality goes a long way.
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Thanks Salty, that’s helpful to know. I am pretty deadly with a rattle can but your point is well taken. 
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Duracoat products are thinner than your typical Krylon on application. It takes about 1/2 as much material to develop a run, maybe less. Not sure on the Durablue but the only way to get a run out of Duracoat is to immediately wipe down with acetone or wait for it to cure some then sand it off. I’ve done 5 guns total, 3 with the airbrush. I haven’t had one run or uneven finish with the airbrush.
Mark
Pioneer 222 Sportfish Yamaha F300
Yeah, but do you consider a dog to be a filthy animal? I wouldn’t go so far as to call a dog filthy but they’re definitely dirty. But, a dog’s got personality. Personality goes a long way.
“Life’s tough…It’s even tougher if you’re stupid” John Wayne
I have a bottle of DuraBlue I’ll sell you cheap, save the shipping costs.
It will work for you.
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16’ Bentz-Craft Flats Boat
Is it spray or just a bottle? Blue or black, How cheap is cheap?
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It’s just a bottle. It can be applied from a Preval sprayer available at Lowe’s. Or use an airbrush or small detail spray gun.
I’ll check the color when I get home and report back.
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16’ Bentz-Craft Flats Boat
I have ~3.5 ounces of blue/black Durablue.
Wadmalaw native
16’ Bentz-Craft Flats Boat
Thanks for the offer but have not decided on which product yet. Too much going on!
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