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05-04-2010, 12:20 PM
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Powder Coating a Shotgun Barrel
I have an old Wingmaster and the barrel has external surface rust. Can I powder coat the barrel rather than bluing it? If so, are there any precautions I need to be aware of?
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05-04-2010, 12:39 PM
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I got the new rifle barrel on on of my rifles powder coated...shouldnt be a problem
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05-04-2010, 01:02 PM
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yes you can. Powder coating does a great job and out lasts bluing many times over. I got Corlane to do a couple for me.
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05-04-2010, 01:06 PM
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Corlanes has done my work plus a few friends as well. They do great work.
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05-04-2010, 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by 209x50
yes you can. Powder coating does a great job and out lasts bluing many times over. I got Corlane to do a couple for me.
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Wouldn't the powder coating be more susceptible to chipping, and possibly scratches? I know some of the newer bluing jobs aren't good either, but I figured a real good blue job would be the best.
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05-04-2010, 01:37 PM
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The powder coating is very strong, anything that mars it would easily mar bluing. The powder coating very weather resistant too, something that bluing isn't.
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05-04-2010, 01:49 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 209x50
The powder coating is very strong, anything that mars it would easily mar bluing. The powder coating very weather resistant too, something that bluing isn't.
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Good to know, how do they stack up price wise?
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05-04-2010, 01:57 PM
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So my next question, is there any concerns with the curing process which involves temps up to 400* F?
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05-04-2010, 02:24 PM
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Good to know, how do they stack up price wise?
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Powder coating is about 275 for a complete rifle and blue for the same is 175. That is if you start with unblemished metal. Rust spots add to the metal prep time needed to get a good blue job and in no time flat the bluing job costs more than the powder coat.
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05-04-2010, 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by russ
So my next question, is there any concerns with the curing process which involves temps up to 400* F?
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Cheaper shotguns have pieces like ribs soft soldered on and can't be powder coated. Your gunsmith will know if yours can be done.
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05-04-2010, 02:27 PM
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you should seriously look at getting the barrel ceracoated.it is very tough and much easier to touch up than powder coating.we used to powder coat but found the paint thickness a problem among other things.ceramic coating goes on very thin.you can ceracoat a barreled action and put it back in a bedding job.it also allows you to do smaller parts like screw heads,etc. for that personalised look.
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05-04-2010, 02:31 PM
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I've heard good things about ceracoating. What are the dollars on a complete rifle and the turn around time?
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05-04-2010, 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by custom gunworx
you should seriously look at getting the barrel ceracoated.it is very tough and much easier to touch up than powder coating.we used to powder coat but found the paint thickness a problem among other things.ceramic coating goes on very thin.you can ceracoat a barreled action and put it back in a bedding job.it also allows you to do smaller parts like screw heads,etc. for that personalised look.
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X2 on the Cerakote. At 1600F tolerance it will definately out last the gun.
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05-05-2010, 07:57 AM
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225.00 for the rifled action.add 50.00 for floorplate,screws,bolt and shroud.turnaround time is 30 days or less.
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05-05-2010, 08:27 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by russ
I have an old Wingmaster and the barrel has external surface rust. Can I powder coat the barrel rather than bluing it? If so, are there any precautions I need to be aware of?
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Powder coating would work but a few things to be considered.
1. Paint has a high mil thickness on substrate. Finished thicness can be 1.75 mils to 3.5 mils.
2. Possible coating in inner parts.
3. High tempature coating needed because the barrel "may" get hot.
4. Best prep is sand or poly blasting for 100 percent adhesion.
5. Curing of the paint is 350 to 400 degrees @ 15 to 30 minutes.
6. Powder Paint should be "TGIC " ( polyuerthane )for best uv protection.
7. Small parts are hard to paint and may affect final assembly of the gun.
Recommendation that you take the gun to the supplier to get there opinion.
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05-06-2010, 08:50 AM
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I would do it I had Corlane do one about six years ago and it still looks like the day I got it back, very durable!!
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