Duracoating Questions ???
Couple of questions for all you experts. Does it raise/lower the value of a firearm? Whats the durability? What can be duracoated (metal,plastic,etc)? Do elements cold, heat,rain, affect it? Is it worth it over, say spending whatever to replace parts that are plastic in the color desired? Finally does anyone have any pic examples they are willing to share? As always that for all your honest opinion and knowledge.
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quote:Originally posted by Jerecole
Couple of questions for all you experts.
Does it raise/lower the value of a firearm?
Depends on if it is in a color the buyer wants. I would either say it makes no difference in price or slightly diminishes it unless it is exactly what the buyer is looking for.
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Whats the durability?
If applied properly and given time to properly harden (3-6 weeks) it holds up very well.
High wear parts like bolts seem to wear to a certain point then hold at that point.
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What can be duracoated (metal,plastic,etc)? Do elements cold, heat,rain, affect it?
Anything can be coated and I am not aware of it being effected in general by any of that. If you are doing things that will hit very high temps (500* IIRC) they make a high temp version.
quote:Is it worth it over, say spending whatever to replace parts that are plastic in the color desired?
See the answer in question #1. It is going to depend on the user or buyer.
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Finally does anyone have any pic examples they are willing to share? As always that for all your honest opinion and knowledge.
I have done a few guns but only in solid colors. I didnt take pics of most of them, they were for others and forgot.
Here is a Papoose I did,
Here is a "10/22" pistol I did,0 -
This guy has posted several times on the NAA website. This is just one example.
http://www.naaminis.com/discus/messages/2/14331.html?12713886790 -
Thank you guys. As always a fast and professional response. I truely appreciate your responses. 0 -
From the manufacturer's website:
'DuraCoat can be applied to ferrous metals, alloys, stainless steel, synthetics, wood, etc, etc. No preheating or baking is required.'
# Generally you need only wait overnight, or 1 hour if baked at 110 degrees F, to reassemble and fire you weapon. Most abrasive solvents, cleaners, and lubricants can also be used at this point. Full cure time for DuraCoat is three to six weeks.
# When using multiple colors, such as camouflage patterns, DuraCoat Clear will even out the sheen, or reflection differences between colors, giving your surface an even, finished appearance.
# DuraCoat colors can be mixed with each other to match any color in the Spectrum.
# DuraCoat can be applied in a multitude of textures, with dry film thickness from .25 mils to 1.5 mils. You may add more on high-wear areas where tolerance is not an issue. The thicker and heavier you spray, the shinier your finish will become.
Remember that DuraCoat is a paint and as such has thickness which can promote or show wear. It is not as durable as bluing but when proper cared for and not abused it should last for a while. The best part is that if it doesn't, bead blast it off and do something else.
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Dura-coat seems to be a utilatarian coating? Would I Dura-coat my utility shooters? Yes, possibly! Would I Dura-coat my Kreighoff, my Guerini's, my Browning's, my Springfield NM's, My Weatherbys, NO![:)] 0 -
I have a Kel-Tec PF-9 which had a "blue" slide. I wanted to try the Duracoat finish so I had the slide coated. I have been happy with the appearance and the durability. The color is better in person than in this pic [;)] 0 -
I used ceramacoat because i didn't want to wait for duracoat to cure. you have t bake the ceramacoat for an hour at 350. very durable.
here's an old shooter luger i did;
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