127mm f/9.4 Cradle Rings Construction - Cradle Rings - Applying Paint
 

The Cradle Rings - Painted... (Click for enlarged view)

 
To paint the cradle rings sections, I used ValsparŪ brand gloss black spray enamel paint. The quality of this paint is as good as the other well known brands available today. It covered in several coats and cured to a very hard shine. I really like this paint. I allowed nearly two weeks for the paint on the cradle rings to cure fully before moving on to the next step.