Gun Painting: DuraCoat, Cerakote, & Rattle Can Photos & Discussion

My first AR paint job. I used DuraCoat and let it cure for seven days, very happy with the finish and durability.


Very Nice! I like the pattern.

Awesome job!

My rattle canned 308. Only one I have ever coated, although I used gunskinz on my 6.8spc (second pic).

Beautiful job! Really nice gun, I have an AR-308 myself, love the 308 platform!

Looks great, interested in hearing how it holds up. Be sure to update as time allows.

Considering doing a rattle can job on my 10.5 build, but not sure what type of paint to use. Any suggestions? I know it’s inevitable that it will flake but I’d like to minimize the amount that comes off from daily use.



This is the first gun I painted. Just rattle can. I know it’s going to wear but I’m ok with that.