Post by: runamuk on February 10, 2010, 11:16:38 AM
call it a rifle makeover if you want :rolleyes: but I want a pretty color on my trigger guard and I can get it painted cheaper than buying one of those "pretty" blue or red ones...could even do my scope rings maybe but that entails redoing all my sighting etc......
my biggest concern is heat they are baked at such high temps I dont want to screw with temper etc.....
Post by: Shootmoore on February 10, 2010, 11:26:26 AM
Dura Coat
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Alumahide II
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Both good options
Shootmoore
Post by: Buckmark on February 10, 2010, 11:35:40 AM
Post by: runamuk on February 10, 2010, 11:36:59 AM
This is pretty funny run, did you see my reply under "its not that cold out"?
yes I did it reminded me to ask this question ;)
Post by: coop2424 on February 10, 2010, 11:44:09 AM
Post by: Shootmoore on February 10, 2010, 11:45:04 AM
Shootmoore
Post by: huntandjeep on February 10, 2010, 04:28:21 PM
Post by: WDFW-SUX on February 10, 2010, 04:36:05 PM
Post by: Galpster on February 10, 2010, 04:41:29 PM
Post by: runamuk on February 10, 2010, 05:20:53 PM
Post by: high country on February 10, 2010, 05:37:53 PM
Post by: MAGhunter on February 11, 2010, 09:53:02 AM
Post by: Shootmoore on February 11, 2010, 10:06:17 AM
The creokote is also a good brand, that stuff IS like iron. All the brands listed here are high quality and you really can't go wrong with any of them in my opinion. Application ease is basically the only deciding factor.
Shootmoore
Post by: jackelope on February 11, 2010, 10:26:28 AM
what about powder coat?
nobody?
Post by: runamuk on February 11, 2010, 11:04:14 AM
"nwhydroprint" is the dip guy on here.
what about powder coat?
nobody?
We used nw hydroprint to do my sons shotgun turned out great. My hubby is a powder coater by trade currently unemployed due to lack of work :bash: :bash: but because of this I know I like the finish powder coating provides. I actually looked into the dura coat lots of great color choices I may go that route seeing as I am only wanting to do a little makeover not the entire gun just add some accent color...you know like red heels with a black dress ;)
Post by: huntandjeep on February 11, 2010, 01:26:09 PM
Post by: coop2424 on February 11, 2010, 01:40:08 PM
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..
Post by: Galpster on February 11, 2010, 03:16:30 PM
Post by: coop2424 on February 11, 2010, 03:23:29 PM
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. :twocents:
Post by: NWHydroprint on February 13, 2010, 07:26:49 AM
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
Post by: runamuk on February 13, 2010, 07:36:28 AM
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