Help - what finish matches origional S12

Doing my first conversion and would like to know what is the best product to match the origional finish? I have flat and satin Guncote but I'm not sure if the factory finish is ok to bake. Any info is greatly appreciated.

Please don't refer me to Saiga.com - ask there got no response. Questioned the info one of their "Experts" posted and was flamed - F them! I've built enough AK's not to need any info from them. Sound like I'm pissed - yeah your right - F'in idiots that can't even read the regs!!!!! Should have just ask here where the members are helpful and not condescending.
Thanks,
ETG

Doing my first conversion and would like to know what is the best product to match the origional finish? I have flat and satin Guncote but I'm not sure if the factory finish is ok to bake. Any info is greatly appreciated.

Please don't refer me to Saiga.com - ask there got no response. Questioned the info one of their "Experts" posted and was flamed - F them! I've built enough AK's not to need any info from them. Sound like I'm pissed - yeah your right - F'in idiots that can't even read the regs!!!!! Should have just ask here where the members are helpful and not condescending.
Thanks,
ETG
Here`s a little info ETG, just finished conversion myself & thinkin` about the same thing. +1 on the Saiga12 forumns, there`s some good members there but more than the normal amount of elitists w/ no time for "stupid questions" . Usually I`ll just glean what info I can through searches & get out of there. http://www.akfiles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21749&highlight=finish

Where do you get the duracoat high temp? Is it at an auto store, home depot or ????? I have only used GunKote.

Where do you get the duracoat high temp? Is it at an auto store, home depot or ????? I have only used GunKote.
Found this on a quick search, may be cheaper sources though(Midway or Brownells?). I`ve never done a metal refinish so I`m taking my time. The little I`ve heard of Gunkote is that it`s a more durable finish but is harder to work with. My Lancaster is Gunkote over parkerize & looks great. Not sure about doing either over paint at high temp., have to wait for the pros to answer that one. http://www.houtsenterprises.net/dur_info.html

After reading a little more from the source I quoted I`m thinking I may go that way, since I`m not set up w/ an oven to bake, unless I hear any cons against it. Here`s the tech. help # they listed/ 1-800-830-6677. Still not sure about Duracoat over paint, have to give `em a call. - edit to add Saiga12 info http://forum.saiga-12.com/index.php?showtopic=27907&hl=duracoat

OK, got impatient and went ahead. I used 2/3 Guncote Black Satin and 1/3 Black gloss and thinned just a tad. Very pleased - matched good enough you can't see any difference once the trigger guard is installed. The factory finish took the 325 degrees for an hour and 45 min with no problems.