Smyth Busters: Is Paint Only for Houses, Not Guns?
This video debunks the myth that spray-on firearm finishes are merely house paint. It traces the evolution of these coatings from their controversial beginnings in the 1990s to their current acceptance and widespread use by major manufacturers like DuraCoat and Cerakote. The video highlights the durability of modern spray-on finishes, contrasting them with traditional bluing and Parkerizing. It also showcases Brownells Aluma-Hyde II and Gun-Kote as examples of accessible, high-quality DIY options for customizing firearms with unique colors and camouflage patterns, even mentioning their use on the Outdoor Channel's "Build Box" show. The content emphasizes that these finishes offer personalization without requiring expensive professional equipment, and that Brownells Gun Techs are even teaching gunsmiths the application techniques.








