what kind of paint can i use for my 22 reciever?
my marlin model 60 has lots of black paint mission from the reciever, what type of paint does marlin use? is it a special paint?
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It was anodized. You will not likely find anyone to re-anodize the receiver, or if you did, you would not want to pay for it.
Here is what I do with aluminum receivers:
Fully strip the receiver. The hardest part to remove from your Marlin is the barrel. It is pinned in place, but even with the pin out, it is a tight fit. Leaving the barrelled receiver in the freezer overnight might help.
Clean the receiver. In and out.
Polish out any scratches and gouges with emery cloth.
Remove sanding dust. Clean again. Now thoroughly degrease. You can use chemicals or you can use hot water and detergent, and then boil the receiver until all traces of oil are gone.
Use an old wire coat hanger to fashion a stand where you can get at all sides of the receiver without touching it. Or hang it from the ceiling in the garage.
Spray paint the receiver with GOOD paint. Brownell's sells a baking lacquer that is good. I use Krylon or Rustoleum high temperature stove paint in satin black.
Shoot the receiver in several very light coats until it is well coated. Follow directions on can as to how much time to allow between coats.
Once your last coat is dry, leave the receiver on its stand, and put it in your oven. Bake it a few hours at about 225 degrees. This will stink up the kitchen, so be prepared for an angry spouse.
I have done aluminum receivers and revolver frames, and even an entire Star 9mm pistol, in this manner, with good results.
Once the part is cool, shoot a little oil on it and rub it with a cloth. Looks like new.
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This will definately work..been done for years with Garand gas cylinders.
there is special paint just for this purpose I think, but have heard that Rustoleum is just fine too.
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Follow Nunns instructions to prepare the receiver but check Brownells for a paint they sell called "ALUMA-HYDE II" Product number #083-002-012 I've had this quite a while and the product number may have changed.[:)] 
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I've used Krylon gloss black for years with excellent results on beater pickup and tractor rifles. I also tried the Brownells alumna-hyde but haven't exposed it to the beating of the krylon.
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nunn has got it right...done this on many & has worked great... example alloy ejector tube on ruger 22 revolver....comes in flat or gloss ... could even mix & match as top of receiver flat & sides gloss?????? have fun...... 0 -
It's a Marlin Model 60 guys, it may accrue "collectible" status if it were the last or first one, but I'd save a lot of time & trouble and go to Hobby Lobby for some Testor's Model paint in the jar.
Good thing about Testor's is if you don't like the results; spray with Mpro7 and it's gone.
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have to say Mr Nunn said it perfect , I have done it to many flea market - tag sale rifles & shotguns for give away first rifles for some poor kids , if done right they come out better than new , them kids thought they had a brand new rifle & shotguns , it was fun doing it I really liked how it felt given them away ! Billy 0
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