DLC Coating Services

[Taves]

Hi All,
I’m looking for recommendations on where to send a couple of short actions and bolts to be DLC coated (Curtis and Rem700).
would be nice if I can get something in the south east or even Florida.
Thank you

 

[DangerRanger]

Club custom

 

[HeightOverBore]

Looking to have similar work done. Can anyone provide additional datapoints for Club Custom or suggest any other shops?

 

[Milf Dots]

Ionbond in Duncan, SC- https://www.ionbond.com/about-ionbond/contacts-locations/ionbond-us-duncan/

Call to ask if they do guns- Brycoat in Florida- https://brycoat.com/surface-engineering/brycoat-pvd-coating-solutions/custom-pvd-coatings/

Ford's Gun Refinishing in Florida might be able to help- https://fordsguns.com/

 

[Taves]

Thanks guys! I decided to send a 3 bolt assemblies and 1 action to IA Coatings.
They have their own proprietary DLC called Blackstone (https://iacoatings.com/blackstone/).
I'll post pictures when they come back!

 

[Sincerd]

Any more info? Pricing ect? Thinking about doing the same. I really want a low temp application. Hopefully it won't lead to an improper heat treat situation.

I've heard they can even do aluminum. Wonder if the anno needs stripped? Or a bcg?

 

[rydah]

These guys are rad and have some pretty neat technology I’ve been working within them on some stuff. Check them out.

Industrial Coating Equipment | Metal Coating Solutions

Do you need your firearms improved with a durable coating that will protect them from wear and tear? Our industrial coating equipment will get the job done.

www.armorlube.com

 

[Elite_KG]

Recenrly used this place. Decent pricing, good communication and coatings looked good. No comment on longevity yet.

STSFirearms.com

 

[4O6shootist]

Recenrly used this place. Decent pricing, good communication and coatings looked good. No comment on longevity yet.

STSFirearms.com

Curios on the time frame of turnaround?

 

[Elite_KG]

Curios on the time frame of turnaround?

It was about 1.5-2 weeks from receipt. Pretty quick considering.

 

[4O6shootist]

It was about 1.5-2 weeks from receipt. Pretty quick considering.

Agreed!

 

[Halffull]

Thanks guys! I decided to send a 3 bolt assemblies and 1 action to IA Coatings.
They have their own proprietary DLC called Blackstone (https://iacoatings.com/blackstone/).
I'll post pictures when they come back!

Did you receive your parts back? Are you pleased with the results?

 

[Elite_KG]

I got parts back they all looked good. Haven’t put too many miles on them.

 

[SniperBro]

I got parts back they all looked good. Haven’t put too many miles on them.

I think he was referring to another poster. But I'm also looking, so all info is good.

 

[Halffull]

Yes, that was aimed at OP's post #5 but am also interested in other folk's results and pics.

 

[Sincerd]

Look, if you want great nitride, Send your shit to rubber city armory.

 

[Taylorbok]

From what I've read that Rem700 action the bolt handle is going to come off during the process. unless it's tig welded on

 

[SniperBro]

Recenrly used this place. Decent pricing, good communication and coatings looked good. No comment on longevity yet.

STSFirearms.com

I'm not seeing that they offer DLC on their website...

 

[Halffull]

What is a ballpark cost to coat/treat an action only? I just received a response back for "about $200". That didn't include the bolt.

 

[Elite_KG]

I'm not seeing that they offer DLC on their website...

Yeah, that was my mistake. DLC is a particular PVD coating. They offer PVD but not DLC specific. I went with a dark grey for my action so PVD was fine for my use.

They do offer a black PVD. Sorry for the confusion.

My receiver was $80. I sent a Tikka bolt and handle that was $60. Parts prep was like $40 (it was actually $104 for prep but I sent 5 items)

 

[sprink21]

Yeah, that was my mistake. DLC is a particular PVD coating. They offer PVD but not DLC specific. I went with a dark grey for my action so PVD was fine for my use.

They do offer a black PVD. Sorry for the confusion.

My receiver was $80. I sent a Tikka bolt and handle that was $60. Parts prep was like $40 (it was actually $104 for prep but I sent 5 items)
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Any update on how the coating is holding up? I’m looking to get my Tikka action coated also and the price seems reasonable.

 

[Elite_KG]

Any update on how the coating is holding up? I’m looking to get my Tikka action coated also and the price seems reasonable.

So far it’s fine. Not heavily abused so I cannot say it’s been “tested.” The slide and the action that were coated are still pristine.