So that dark side I was talking about...

Crackling. For a while I actually though I was free of it. I followed all the Krylon instructions and wait times, and somehow I get this. If it was on a personal gun I'd care less, but this is for a friend and sets me back because, admittedly, I haven't fully repaired the crackling on my lancer pieces.
I do plan on trying to fix it. I'd rather not let the gun to to waster, especially since I've taken out the air restrictors, frosted the clear barrel, and painted all the little additional parts. I'd like to see this get finished... I just need to beat the crackling and hope it leaves me alone for good this time. :/