Will the knob or handle melt?

[JHarris762]

I am in the process of building a G1 clone. I have decided to use the Brownell's Teflon/Moly gun finish over the park. This is an epoxy-phenolic resin that is heat cured after being sprayed on. I have done almost all of the parts (with great results) but I have some concern about the DSA charging handle and the DSA carry handle that I have chosen - will the plastic parts stand up to the heat curing process. The curing process requires only 300 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes. Does anyone have experience with this?

I know I could drill the rivet and remove the plastic knob on the charging handle. I am trying to avoid that. On the carry handle, I cannot remove the circlip. Anyone have any hints on how to do this???

As always, thanks for your help.

[Rich@CGW]

No, Do not bake the plastic at temps higher than 150F

They will melt !

[shootist87122]

I was able to melt Tactical Tim's G1 chg handle knob easily. :) StG stuff has gone through the gun kote oven w/o a problem (so far).

[The_weasel]

My imbel carry handle turned into a large black puddle of goo. Charging handle survived though.