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2007-09-03 23:29:23 · 5 answers · asked by stv 1 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
Several issues ago in gun digest there was an article about a finish available; the author wrote about how to prepare the item to be finished and how to bake it on in the oven and everything. I think it was back in June, but don't hold me to that. We live in the information age and there is simply too much of it to digest anymore.
2007-09-04 02:41:12 · answer #1 · answered by acmeraven 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are no "Do it yourself" kits of any value that you could buy and do this yourself, I would recommend you find a Gunsmith that does hot salts bluing and finishing. Those that are very good at this bead blast your firearm first then refinish it in a dark black color. The end result looks like a "phosphate finish" Incredibly durable and long lasting not to mention great looking. I'm sure if you look around there are gun finishers near you that can do this process at a reasonable cost depending on where you live. Do it yourself Baked On finishes are not worth the time and effort and will not hold a candle to the hot salts bluing method, and will not last.
2007-09-04 11:06:00 · answer #2 · answered by JD 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, but I disagree with JD on this one.
Now if your receiver is in need of refinishing, yes, you need to take it to a gunsmith that specializes in rebluing.
If you just need to refinish the barrel, get a bottle of Birchwood Casey Cold Blue Kit and pay close attention to prepping the barrel.
Strip the finish using the blue remover, and the finest steel wool you can get. Get all the grease and oil off using denatured alcohol, and then put the barrel in the oven at about 200 degrees.
Get the barrel warm enough that it is uncomfortable to hold with your bare hands. Pull it out, apply the cold blue, buff it with the steel wool saturated with mineral oil. Follow with wiping with mineral oil on soft cloth.
After the barrel cools, degrease, reheat, and repeat the application of blueing agent, and mineral oil.
Repeat until you are satisfied with the color. Last one I did, I used three or four coats of bluing.
This will result in a rich blue black color at a very modest cost. Keep it well oiled because it will rust otherwise.
Doc
2007-09-04 18:11:24 · answer #3 · answered by Doc Hudson 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may think about using the heat resistant paint they use on bbq's. It can withstand the heat from the barrel without flaking and its TOTALLY flat, meaning no reflections. Just don't get any in the receiver!!!! I used it on my mossberg 500 with no problems. It takes abuse well too, and its a lot cheaper (and faster) than baking your gun in the oven. (baking your gun in the oven?)
2007-09-06 16:49:47 · answer #4 · answered by Lou T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, you can order cerma-bake spray coating to spray your disassembled gun with then simply bake it. the military is using this now as it cuts way down on maintence. i used it on an old .22 and it worked great. i think i ordered it from www.cheaperthandirt.com or www.sportsmanguide.com
2007-09-04 12:52:03 · answer #5 · answered by bghoundawg 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋