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gdpak · 10-28-2005, 10:17 AM

Has anyone tried to apply a clear coat of automotive spray paint? I figure if you get rid of ALL waxy, oily product from the outside of the slide, spray paint should stick, and that should prevent any rust. 3 or 4 coats of clear should be durable enough, right?

Also, why do people keep calling their XD bi-tones stainless? XD doesn't have any SS slides, the bi-tone is just a coloring.

40SWXDSHOOTER · 10-31-2005, 12:14 AM

I have done some pretty cool paint jobs on my STI after I wore the finish off. The nice thing about the spray paint was that you could just blast it off with some carb cleaner. I guess that would be the down fall of spray paint is it dosen't stay on for long. Most solvents will take the paint right off.
The good news is Gun Kote comes in a clear finish, and it will last.

gdpak · 10-31-2005, 05:15 AM

Thanks for the replies. I found the $25 clear coat at this site, sounds like a good deal.
I think I'll try clear coating it myself first with the good ol' Krylon. I'm sure it wouldn't last as long as the pro job but it's much cheaper and would last alot longer than a coat of oil.

pla · 12-11-2005, 04:35 PM

The problem I see with standard clear coat is heat.

-Liam

growler · 12-11-2005, 08:36 PM

I have used dupli-color high temp paint with ceramic in the paint to help with the heat with great results. I repainted the slide on my Bersa over a year ago and still no wear on it.

10-28-2005, 10:17 AM	#1
gdpak XDTalk Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Kissimmee, FL Posts: 54	spray painting the slide? Has anyone tried to apply a clear coat of automotive spray paint? I figure if you get rid of ALL waxy, oily product from the outside of the slide, spray paint should stick, and that should prevent any rust. 3 or 4 coats of clear should be durable enough, right? Also, why do people keep calling their XD bi-tones stainless? XD doesn't have any SS slides, the bi-tone is just a coloring. __________________ GDS 23Oct\'05 XD40 service

10-31-2005, 05:15 AM	#3
gdpak XDTalk Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Kissimmee, FL Posts: 54	thanks Thanks for the replies. I found the $25 clear coat at this site, sounds like a good deal. I think I'll try clear coating it myself first with the good ol' Krylon. I'm sure it wouldn't last as long as the pro job but it's much cheaper and would last alot longer than a coat of oil. __________________ GDS 23Oct\'05 XD40 service

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10-31-2005, 12:14 AM	#2
40SWXDSHOOTER XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 891	I have done some pretty cool paint jobs on my STI after I wore the finish off. The nice thing about the spray paint was that you could just blast it off with some carb cleaner. I guess that would be the down fall of spray paint is it dosen't stay on for long. Most solvents will take the paint right off. The good news is Gun Kote comes in a clear finish, and it will last.

12-11-2005, 04:35 PM	#4
pla XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: california Posts: 16	The problem I see with standard clear coat is heat. -Liam

12-11-2005, 08:36 PM	#5
growler XDTalk Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SE Wisconsin Posts: 54	I have used dupli-color high temp paint with ceramic in the paint to help with the heat with great results. I repainted the slide on my Bersa over a year ago and still no wear on it.