How do I go about Duracoating magazines?

[TheGewehrGuy]

I understand that it would probably be just like Dura-coating a rifle, but I have 6 surplus VZ-58 magazines that I plan to duracoat, but I believe the finish is painted on, and I hear you can't duracoat over paint.

Could I use paint thinner to take the paint off the magazines? And then duracoat the magazines like normal?

If anyone could give me some help, that would be great. Thanks.

 

[CnRnut]

I media blast everything before I paint.

 

[nastynatesfish]

since its high use it wont last. ive dont all my ar mags. if you can youd be bette off getting some kgguncote and prep it like usual. i use some 600 grit wet/dry paper then spray em and bake them at 350. if there polymer bake them at 150 for like 3 hours.

 

[doc540]

Duracoat typically doesn't hold up well on areas with part-to-part friction, like the upper areas of a magazine.

 

[juk]

I actually kinda like the look of a magazine with a little wear on it. Makes it look like it has been used. I did a few AK mags in Duracoat, and was very happy with the result. If it is paint, you can use a paint stripper. Aircraft paint stripper would probably be the best. I'm pretty sure that you can buy it at most auto parts stores, and a spray can should let you do 3 or 4 mags. After you get the paint off, be sure to remove all of the stripper, and prep the metal as per the instructions with the duracoat. I recommend using a Pre-val sprayer. They are less than 10 bucks at ACE Hardware. I just got finished squirting 2 coats of Duracoat on a Mossberg 500 and still have about half a can of propellant left.