M14 Help

[USMC_COLLECTOR]

Hello, a few months ago I painted my airsoft m14 to simulate a parkerized finish. The only problem is while using matte paint, it looks matte painted, not like a parkerized metal finish. Does anyone know how I can paint it to look like parkerized metal? I’ve seen some airsoft m14s in the past with great looking parked finish. I’ve seen the technique on g503, but I was hoping for one specifically for the M1 line of weapons. Also, is there a paint technique to show the oils of your hands like a really parked gun or magazine? Note the first magazine in my reference picture. Mine just looks like flat spray paint. Any help?

 

Here’s my gun below

And a reference gun to show the sheen of the metal

[72psb]

Check out Dura Coat Firearm Finishes. The have a product called Dura Park. Never used it, but it might be a start.

[USMC_COLLECTOR]

Ok thanks. Do you happen to know any techniques with regular spray paint?

9 hours ago, 72psb said:

Check out Dura Coat Firearm Finishes. The have a product called Dura Park. Never used it, but it might be a start.

 

[72psb]

Sorry, no I do not. I have done phosphate/magnesium coatings (Parkerizing is a company name that developed the process) on motorcycle parts. The process is simple, prep is key. Hang in there, you'll get there. Semper Gumbi, Always flexible! 

[USMC_COLLECTOR]

Alrighty awesome! Thanks for the tips and info!

3 minutes ago, 72psb said:

Sorry, no I do not. I have done phosphate/magnesium coatings (Parkerizing is a company name that developed the process) on motorcycle parts. The process is simple, prep is key. Hang in there, you'll get there. Semper Gumbi, Always flexible! 

 

[horsecavalry1885]

Brownell's Alumahyde parkerizing gray paint replicates actual parkerizing quite well. As mentioned, preparation is very important. Here are three replicas that I have painted using the Alumahyde paint.