Videos tagged with Gun Kote

This YouTube video is a comprehensive tutorial on applying Gun Kote, a durable spray-on firearm finish. Caleb from Brownells guides viewers through the entire process, from understanding what Gun Kote is and why it's beneficial (heat and chemical resistance, abrasion resistance) to selecting airbrush equipment, preparing the workspace, properly hanging firearm parts, and executing application techniques. The tutorial emphasizes step-by-step instructions, professional-grade results, and affordable, shop-safe methods, offering a viable alternative for those considering Cerakote. It covers critical pre-application steps like cleaning and degreasing, as well as the crucial baking and curing process.

This video showcases Brownells Aluma-Hyde II spray-on gun finish, demonstrating its wide range of color options by applying different shades to Magpul PMAGs. It highlights color variations and potential differences in sheen, offering practical advice on achieving desired finishes and managing expectations for exact color matches. The presenter compares various colors like Magpul Tan, Flat Dark Earth (FDE), Desert Tan, O.D. Green, Parkerizing Grays, Wolf Gray, and Stainless Steel, noting discrepancies with factory colors. It also addresses a past "Magpul Flat Dark Earth" product being renamed "Magpul Tan."

This video addresses a common question among AR-15 builders: the inconsistency of Flat Dark Earth (FDE) finishes across different components and manufacturers. It explains that variations in materials (polymer vs. anodized aluminum) and manufacturing processes lead to a wide spectrum of FDE shades. The video offers two primary solutions for achieving a uniform FDE look: matching components in person or refinishing all parts with a spray-on coating like Aluma-Hyde II, Gun Kote, or Cerakote. It humorously suggests that most people won't notice minor FDE mismatches.

This review covers the Waffen Werks AK-74, highlighting its use of ESS US-made chrome-lined barrels with a 1:7.75 twist rate. Accuracy testing from 100 meters showed tight groupings. The video demonstrates field stripping and reassembly, noting the rifle comes with a Tapco magazine but recommends surplus alternatives. Built on Bulgarian kits with a G2 trigger and Gun Kote finish, it's deemed a high-quality, reliable option for its price point.