| Cerakote [message #34412] |
Fri, 05 December 2014 13:25  |
Ricochet
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Registered: December 2014
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I have never dealt with this type of thing before so I would like a little insight before I have it done. My Encore frame is a little rough, I got it from a guy that used it with a muzzleloader barrel and apparently never cleaned it so it has pitting on the breech face. I bought it fairly cheap and I pretty much paid a barrel price for the whole gun so I dont feel too bad about it. It has a new firing pin bushing in it and I got it to shooting pretty good with handloads. I do, however, still have to look at the pitting everytime I use it and, frankly, makes me cringe (OCD). I just cant believe how some people treat their guns!! I was really concerned about headspace issues but everything seems to be working fine with no pressure signs. (it came with a new 7mag barrel, Im sure the muzzleloader barrel is toast somewhere}
My G2 contender is practically new with no scratches and looks great. My concerns are really not about how they will look ( I think that the coating in matte black is really sharp looking) I am more concerned about the durability. I wanted to pick your guys' brains about this before I commit. I am definitely gonna do it with the Encore. Just asking in case some of you guys have had it done. Likes? Dislikes? Any thoughts?
I like the thought of coating the receivers and all of the barrels/scope mounts/rings, they do look good that way. Oh, btw, I am a Krylon user from way back, lol, so this type of thing really appeals to me!
All help is appreciated fellas!
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| Re: Cerakote [message #34416 is a reply to message #34412] |
Fri, 05 December 2014 17:47  |
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cajuntec
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Registered: November 2009
Location: Williamsburg, VA
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Cerakote is one of the best options for a sprayed-on finish at this time. I've been a long-time user of Duracoat, and although I haven't had any issues with applying it or having it hold up, if I were to do it all over again, I probably would have started with Cerakote due to its durability.
Please be aware that all of the sprayed on coatings such as Cerakote and Duracoat are ultra thin, so they really don't cover up any pitting at all. If you want to fill in pits prior to the application of the spray finish, I don't know of anything recommended by Cerakote to do so. I've seen people fill, sand, fill, sand, etc... but it's wasting a lot of paint in the process, and it's not really proper. I've never used the Duracoat filler, but they do make one - http://www.lauerweaponry.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.d isplay&category_ID=915
Duracoat worked really well on my barrels, frames, and even on a wood forearm for my son's rifle. I haven't had any issues with scratches, peeling or any other paint issues, but the one thing that really bummed me out and made me want to go to Cerakote instead is that the Duracoat hardener only has a 6 month shelf life. I didn't know that, and ordered a lot of Duracoat all at once, expecting to stockpile it for when I needed it. I ended up with large containers of Duracoat paint, with a bunch of small bottles of dried up hardener. I can order more hardener when I need it, but supposedly the paint also has a relatively short shelf-life of 12-18 months.
All the best,
Glenn
If at first you don't succeed... buy newer / better equipment!
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| Re: Cerakote [message #34461 is a reply to message #34419] |
Sun, 07 December 2014 16:15 |
jplucas6.5
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Registered: January 2013
Location: Meridian, MS
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I got a frame that had been on a muzzle loader also. I got it Cerakoted in a brown color. It turned out great. Go ahead and get a new firing pin bushing because the old one will continue to rust and cause your barrel to rust.
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| Re: Cerakote [message #35119 is a reply to message #35118] |
Sat, 27 December 2014 23:26 |
Ricochet
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I decided to go with black. Got to try the 7 mag today on a nice 8 point. I may need to get more guns Cerakoted if it brings that kind of luck! May try the .308 barrel tomorrow, one tag left.
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