Gunsmithing Rifle coating options

[Easy_E]

I just dropped off some rifle parts to my gunsmith . The only thing left will be a final finish on the firearm.
What are my options and in your opinion what would be the best coating ? The action is chrome moly and the barrel is stainless steel.
Thanks Ed

 

[pklin1297]

Re: Rifle coating options

Since it is already at the smith, if possible do either Duracoat or Ceracoat. If you want an option that you can do yourself, and recoat later, you can try Krylon. I just painted my barreled action and bottom metal with Krylon and it was very simple to do, although I know it won't hold up super well since it is already chipping off at the sharp corners so I had to recoat again and I am currently waiting for it to cure. I had also applied several coats of clear on top but doesn't seem to help at the corners, maybe I didn't sand with coarse enough paper to give it enough to grab.

Anyway, I've had duracoat done on my pistols and they held up very well. Haven't really heard anyone complain about Ceracoat either. You'll be happy with either.

 

[WPG]

Re: Rifle coating options

Can't go wrong with a Birdsong finish.
W.E. Birdsong

 

[locked&loaded]

Re: Rifle coating options

Duracoat or Cerakote. Cerakote has to be baked on, unless you use the air cure version. Duracoat is easier to work with if you are going to do it yourself.

 

[Easy_E]

Re: Rifle coating options

Thanks I was leaning towards cerakote I just wasn't sure. Does cerakote make a satin black finish ? I like the the black that comes on the Accuracy International guns.
I worked too long to get things together for this build . I just assume someone that knows what they are doing do the finish.

 

[OregonShooter]

Re: Rifle coating options

It's H-164 Graphite Black that you are looking for.

Their "Armour Black" is way to flat for anything but pistol sights IMO.

 

[Easy_E]

Re: Rifle coating options

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: OregonShooter</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It's H-164 Graphite Black that you are looking for.

Their "Armour Black" is way to flat for anything but pistol sights IMO. </div></div>

Is that H-146 by chance ? I can't find your number.This site has some colors http://www.nicindustries.com/guncoater.php
Thanks

 

[Greg Langelius *]

Re: Rifle coating options

I've often marvelled at the double anodized flat black non-stick finish on the Calphalon stovetop griddle we use. It even stands up to metal coil scrubbing pads and has been doing so nearly daily for over half a decade.

If I could get that process applied on my rifles, I'd be happier.

I have also considered a process called 'Black Chrome' which is applied to automotive tire rims. Flat, gloss, and in between; it stands up to salt, brake dust, and essentially all known road hazards.

Greg

 

[kennysong]

Re: Rifle coating options

+1 0n the Black Chrome. I had a Winchester Model 12 done many years ago by Marker Machine Comp. in Ill. Received many compliments on it over the years and it has held up very well. Hand sweat would just play havoc on a normal blue job over the course of a 200 bird event if you didn't get to it right away not so with the Black Chrome

 

[DaveWells]

Re: Rifle coating options

Have you looked into DuPont Teflon, I trashed all my ceracoat(4 Qts) when I started using this stuff to coat our guns, It's as good as Birdsongs with out the weight time.