Alumahyde 2

[Bigballer23]

I'm looking to clear coat over alumahyde 2 and I'm looking for an alternative to the alumahyde clear coat. I have Rust-Oleum clear enamel but it says it contains acetone. Will this cause the alumahyde finish to crinkle or peel off. What are my options for clear coating over alumahyde?

 

[dfariswheel]

I would think any Acetone would be risky and possibly attack the Aluma-Hyde.
Lauer Duracoat makes a clear coat that should work. You might contact them and ask about compatibly on Aluma-Hyde..........

DuraCoat Clear | Clear Gun Coating

DuraCoat is available in a Clear for extra protection over DuraCoat colors or as clear protection for bare metal. Available in multiple sheens for any project!

duracoatfirearmfinishes.com

If you buy the liquid, you can buy a cheap airbrush from Harbor Freight to apply it, or you can buy the aerosol can.

 

[DoubleMag]

Contact Brownells and ask? I'm sure they've fielded the question before, and should have no problem advising even if your clearcoat isn't a Brownells product.
They WILL be concerned about it's affect on their Alumahyde II. In a unique way you will have better info then even contacting Rust-O-leum or other companies about their respective products.

 

[halfmoonclip]

No disrespect, but I'm confused; why a clearcoat over Alumhyde? We are talking the spray paint that Brownell's promotes?
I've refinished a bunch of AR stocks/pistol grips/handguards, and all have held up wonderful well to solvents, oil and handling.
Moon