Crosman Grip Frame Paint?

[.22 Varmint]

Does anybody know what kind of paint Crosman uses on their grip frames of the 1377 and 2240 type guns? If not, what would be the best substitute?

Andrew

[DeutschKSK]

No clue but I have painted the grips with ordinary rifle paint. Just let it dry really good.

Matt

[Joshua A.]

Use duracoat. it is used commonly on firearms and is said to be near indestructible

[.22 Varmint]

Thanks for the replies. Joshua where can I get Duracoat, could I find it at a local gun store? or is it an item that can only be ordered online?

Andrew   

[DeutschKSK]

I have never seen it in stores, looks expensive though I have only looked on Ebay, 4oz is close to $20. Ouch.. but it is supposed to be really tough stuff.

[airgunandy]

I have read on the Crosman forum of guys who restore old Crosman guns using automotive lacquer paint. One guy baked it on in his grill for an hour or so at 300 degrees I think. Then polished to a great shine.

Me, I use Krylon. Not real durable, but it looks nice until the first scratch.   

[crowpopper]

that stock paint scratches off easy, What i have used was take  either Engine Block paint or BBQ grill Paint and sandblast the Frame. I use self Etching Primer and then do 3-5 LIGHT coats letting each coat dry for 30-40 mins then bake in over on LOWEST setting for an hour each coat, it does take some time but your finish will be much more durable

[1377x]

try using primer before paint
i have done that no issues like paint flaking off

[Joshua A.]

There are some great suggestions there. If it were me though, I'd just spend the extra cash and get the duracoat. Look it up online to buy it. I am just terribly picky about guns, and would suffer from a nervous break if the paint on my guns started scratching and chipping off, lol. Id be happier either knowing that i used the best and most durable paint, or I'd just polish the metal, but thats just me, lol. I'm like that with everything.

J.Austin

[.22 Varmint]

Thanks again for all the help, I am looking in to all of your suggestions and will probably get some after I purchase and install my Flat top Piston and valve.

Andrew   

[Joshua A.]

As someone above mentioned, Krylon, they make a 2-in-1 primer and paint that is actually pretty durable. I have used it to paint grips that people wanted to be black. I also used it to paint a 1377 tube as a test. I saw how durable it was on the grips and became curious as to how well it would hold on a metal tube or perhaps a gripframe.. I hung the tube with a string, and painted the tube out in the sun on a 90deg+ day. Applied SEVERAL THIN coats letting it dry and bake in the sun between coats. The paint on that tube is actually pretty good. I cannot scratch the paint off with my fingernails, and i even tried banging the tube lightly on a sawhorse 4x4 pine board, and the paint was not scratched or chipped. I was quite surprised at how durable it was. Its like 4$ or 6$ per can at wallyworld, so if you dont go the duracoat route, I'd highly suggest the krylon 2-in-1.

J.Austin

[WHITEFANG]

Strip the factory finish by sanding. Whipe the gun with thinner. I used Rust-Oleum truck bed coating. There are several other brands out. You can sun dry it or oven dry. Dries to a good hard finish, just a little rough. That can be adusted in the way you apply it. Too much at one time will sag or run. Whipe the run and top coat it while it is wet. Later after dry I took camo tape and did a batch pattern. Did all this about 2 months ago and it is a daily shooter and finish is still great.