powder coating rifle parts

[huntandjeep]

duracoat is pretty tough stuff. the only problem with it is it has to be airbrushed on.

[coop2424]

duracoat is pretty tough stuff. the only problem with it is it has to be airbrushed on.

They actually have it in a spray paint form.  That is what I used when I did my rifle..

[Galpster]

Seems great and all but what does it do to the value of the rifle?

[coop2424]

Seems great and all but what does it do to the value of the rifle?

I do not sell or get rid of my guns and I personally like them to be different than everything out there so it does not matter to me.  Personally I think if the rifle is all beat up with scratches and wearing if you did it right it would increase the value of the gun.  If it is done wrong though it could for sure lower the value.  I personally like picking up old rifles with rust and scratches that shoot well and make them look like new.  The gun that I did it to was maybe worth 150 or so before I got it and I know you could sell it for 300 or more now since it looks new. 

[NWHydroprint]

Heres is my imput on it I have coated lots of guns.
1)Powder coat is tough it can go on a little thick so keep in mind that you may have to do some bedding work when done. also do not fill in serial numers. Its all about the prep.
2)We are just starting to work with the cereakote seems like tough stuff and maybe even more durable than powdercoat it defenatly is better chemaile ressitanat than powder coat. It also has better flex capabiltes than powder coat this can reduce chipping issues.
3)Camo dipping is a painting process so in general its would be a tough as what your car finish is although the factories tend to use less protective clear that most after market dippers we put 2 coats of clear on everything.
4) Value will depend on type of gun a collectors gun don't do anything but have it put back to original.a standard off the shelf may increase the value a little bit but typicaly we see bang up shotgun like 870 that would sell maybe for $200.00 the when finished they typical sell for new price of a camoed 870.
NWH

[runamuk]

Thanks for the info hydroprint.  I had you do my sons shotgun a while back so I know its an option I just don't want a camo gun   I was thinking of doing just my trigger guard and scope rings in something pretty or jewel toned.  When the hubby goes back to work (hopefully soon) he has access so I could have him do it. 
As for value I am not even worried about that this is my very first rifle and slowly I am adding here and changing there when I get done it won't ever go anywhere anyway...lol