Painting Crosman pistol cast parts

[CannonFodder]

I'm not sure what metal the pistol grip part etc is made of, but I have one I want to repaint.

I remember years ago I used Plasticoat to prime the aluminium forks on a motorbike.

Anyone done it?

Any hints or help would be great.

Thanks

[--ped--]

it's made out of monkey netal and you'll find not a lot sticks to it
i have heard some metal blacking compounds will black it but most paints will chip off
plastic coating may be the best option or black nickel plating

[angrybear]

Use an acid etch primer to key the metal & a one coat paint like Simonize tough coat.

[BC312]

You could use the black wrinkle finish seen a lot on classy German air pistols like Walther or use black military suncorite weapons finish, you will never get that off.

[acmsarh]

It's made of zamak/zmac Zinc-Aluminium-Magnesium and copper A quick sand blast some etch primer and then black VHT paint , Stick in the oven for 10 min to bake on when the missus is out.

[CannonFodder]

Thanks all.