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Thread: Duracoat/Milspec etc - where and how much

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    Glu I would be interested to know how to contact spec firearm coatings, same reasons as Gibo.

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    Are you local @johnd? I talked to the bloke this morning. Will be a few weeks before he can do anything and he has limited colours at the mo, black is no issue.

    I'll PM you my number, give me a call and I can update you if you wish.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Glu View Post
    The main problem with just selling the GunKote is that people don't follow the directions properly then bag the product on forums because it didn't work , for the best finish blasting metal parts with aluminium oxide is required and not everyone has access to the right equipment or they just don't degrease properly .
    I've never had a problem with doing duracoat myself

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    Quote Originally Posted by Glu View Post
    The main problem with just selling the GunKote is that people don't follow the directions properly then bag the product on forums because it didn't work , for the best finish blasting metal parts with aluminium oxide is required and not everyone has access to the right equipment or they just don't degrease properly .
    Can you use high grade garnet or even soda? I have access to all three options but the garnet would be easier. Would be keen to try some at the booth.
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    Bit of a hijack (sorry @Gibo) but does anyone know of a DIY metal paint (an aerosol) that would do the job?
    Experience. What you get just after you needed it.

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    PM sent @Gibo

    Watch this space!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shearer View Post
    Bit of a hijack (sorry @Gibo) but does anyone know of a DIY metal paint (an aerosol) that would do the job?
    I'd degrees it really well then a good quality etch primer then top coat and leave in the sun to bake a bit I'm no expert but that's what I was thinking of doing
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    Quote Originally Posted by northdude View Post
    I'd degrees it really well then a good quality etch primer then top coat and leave in the sun to bake a bit I'm no expert but that's what I was thinking of doing
    Ok. What are you planning on doing it on?
    In case of a F***up is the etch primer and paint easily removable?
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    A savage non stainless I'd say thinners and wet and dry would get it off I'll use matt black on it but still tossing up that or try and reblue it

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    Ok. Thanks.
    I know nothing about the technicalities of coating metals but I assume there are other industries that do it on a regular basis with no problems. I can't imagine a rifle is anything special. After all, the paint doesn't know it is a firearm it is covering.
    Experience. What you get just after you needed it.

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    Savage, meh. Just bin it

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shearer View Post
    Ok. Thanks.
    I know nothing about the technicalities of coating metals but I assume there are other industries that do it on a regular basis with no problems. I can't imagine a rifle is anything special. After all, the paint doesn't know it is a firearm it is covering.
    It does heat up a bit in places though

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    @Gibo where did you get to with this? Had it done yet?

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    Still at the smith then off to Brent

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    What's the details of the work mate?

 

 

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