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Posted: 5/7/2024 11:13:12 AM EDT
[Last Edit: RV-1]
I forgot who sent me this info on this paint, I think it was my buddy who built my 601???
Anyway, he thinks this is a way better OD color than what he used on my rifle.  Attached File Attached FileNo 34087 Khaki OD WWII  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 5/7/2024 1:10:47 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Seastate]
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That can is from Rapco. https://store.rapcoparts.com/manuals.html
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Posted: 5/7/2024 1:28:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Seastate: That can is from Rapco. https://store.rapcoparts.com/manuals.html Have you used this before? |
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Posted: 5/7/2024 1:45:49 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/7/2024 2:25:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryMy buddy's theory is this: When they were painting these rifles they were not putting a lot of science into the project, thus they grabbed any old OD paint on hand for the job. He figures there must have been tons of this paint left over from WWII and Korea. So what do you think of that theory? |
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Posted: 5/7/2024 2:31:24 PM EDT
[Last Edit: RV-1]
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Hey, were all 601s the exact same OD Green, or did the colors vary?
The pistol grip on my 601 is an authentic original real painted one, think I'll order a couple of cans. Close up pic of authentic original 601 pistol grip.  Attached File |
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Posted: 5/7/2024 5:51:38 PM EDT
[Last Edit: tstetz]
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According to THIS thread here not long back, the original 601 green paint was Moeller Zinc Chromate. It's a pretty bright green actually.
I had done set of stocks in OD that I was going to use on my 601 before I read that, then bought the Moeller Zinc Phosphate (slightly less toxic than the Chromate) instead.  Attached File |
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Posted: 5/7/2024 7:08:03 PM EDT
[Last Edit: RV-1]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tstetz: According to THIS thread here not long back, the original 601 green paint was Moeller Zinc Chromate. It's a pretty bright green actually. I had done set of stocks in OD that I was going to use on my 601 before I read that, then bought the Moeller Zinc Phosphate (slightly less toxic than the Chromate) instead. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/42803/20240505_174113_jpg-3208176.JPG @tstetz Thanks for posting this, I missed the one referred to. I was going to contact John Thomas about sending him my rifle to finish up some little items (correct the rear site, etc) and see if he will re do my furniture. My rifle was built out of a M16A1 kit from Apex, there are still some odds and end that need to be 601'ed. See below.  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 5/7/2024 8:01:51 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Seastate]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RV-1: Have you used this before? I used about a case of Lusterless Navy Gray when I painted my 51 Willys. It is decent paint but shake it very thoroughly or it will spit really bad. When I bought mine it came with two spray heads per can. If you are waiting more than twenty minutes between coats it may clog when you go to use it again. I also had one can that refused to spray at all. |
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