SKU: 83002211
UPC: 050806105690
MPN: 1A29S802
Aluma-Hyde II in Matte Desert Tan is an epoxy-based spray finish built for refinishing firearms, parts, and accessories without sending them out to a shop. This 12 oz aerosol lays down a hard, abrasion-resistant coat that stands up to bore cleaners and solvents, which makes it a practical choice for anyone recoating an AR receiver, a bolt-action stock hardware set, or pistol slide components in the desert tan color family. It bonds to aluminum and alloy surfaces, steel, and plastics, so a single can covers most of the mixed materials on a working rifle. No primer is required before application.
The formula uses a hard-curing epoxy base loaded with high-density pigment, which is what gives the Matte Desert Tan shade its even color and durability once cured. It is solvent-resistant to bore cleaners and aggressive chemicals including trichloroethylene, and the cured coat is both abrasion-resistant and rustproof. Surfaces need to be clean and free of oil, and the can demands vigorous shaking before spraying to keep the pigment in suspension. The finish dries to the touch in minutes. You can recoat within the first 30 minutes; past that window, wait for full cure before adding another coat. Full cure takes about one week at room temperature, or roughly two days with warm air circulation around 90°F. The finish is not rated for temperatures above 250°F.
Use it on parts that see handling and chemical exposure but stay below that 250°F ceiling, which covers most receivers, handguards, scope rings, and hardware. Spray in light passes, let each flash off, and respect the recoat window for the cleanest result. Desert Tan pairs well alongside other shades in the line if you are building a multi-tone setup. Before you refinish, strip and degrease the metal with one of our solvents and degreasers, and check out the matching OD Green and Matte Clear cans to round out your color options.
No. The epoxy formula bonds directly to clean, degreased aluminum and alloy surfaces, steel, and plastics without a separate primer coat. Surface prep matters most: remove all oil and contaminants before spraying, and shake the can vigorously to keep the high-density pigment in suspension.
It dries to the touch in minutes but reaches full cure in about one week at room temperature. You can cut that to roughly two days with warm air circulation around 90°F. Avoid heavy handling or reassembly until the coat has fully cured for best durability.
Yes. You can apply another coat within the first 30 minutes of spraying. After that window closes, the finish needs to reach full cure before you add more coats, otherwise you risk lifting or wrinkling the earlier layer.
Once cured, the coat is solvent-resistant to common bore cleaners and aggressive chemicals, including trichloroethylene. It is also abrasion-resistant and rustproof, which is why it works well on firearm parts that see regular cleaning and handling.
The cured finish is not rated for use above 250°F. It suits receivers, handguards, hardware, and similar parts that stay below that limit, but it is not intended for suppressor surfaces or other components that reach high operating heat.
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