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Posted: 8/29/2016 12:35:12 AM EDT
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Curious, what can?
I recently cerakoted a F1 can with no adverse effects to the engraving. |
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Posted: 8/29/2016 9:58:35 AM EDT
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As you mention having it refinished, rather than refinishing it yourself, by far your best action is to send it to the manufacturer.
Most of them already use Cerakote, and charge relatively little for a refinish. The lettering will look the same as it does now. If you want to try it yourself, you want the Cerakote C Series (high temp). Flat Dark Earth is: FDE-C-246Q. |
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Posted: 8/29/2016 10:00:22 AM EDT
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Cerakote is thin. It won't affect the engraving.
I have used high temp spray paint on suppressors and it will hide the engraving. My solution was to cover the engraving with masking tape for the first coat or two and then hit it very lightly for the last coat. It's still clearly visible. |
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Posted: 8/29/2016 10:06:02 AM EDT
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Thousands of silencers are coated every day.
How do you think the manufacturers do it? Paint is literally one of the last steps before it goes in a box. You'll be fine. |
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Posted: 8/29/2016 12:34:38 PM EDT
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Here's the can in question...
I'm not sure how the labeling was done... Etching? Laser? You can feel it so it IS beneath the surface of the tube. Having experience with both rattle can and gun painting, I have no doubt the lettering will be covered no matter how thin I can make the coats. If that happens, do I need to have Griffin do the lettering or can I have that done locally? |
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Posted: 8/29/2016 1:11:41 PM EDT
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I use engine enamel because Im too impatient to send it off. If the serial number is of concern, lightly spray that area, or not spray it at all.
My cans finish never seem to hold up to be honest. I guess from the heat and getting beat around on things. |
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Posted: 8/29/2016 1:16:53 PM EDT
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Here's the can in question... http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k149/supermoto68/Griffin%20Rev%209_zpsnpn6ynrn.jpg I'm not sure how the labeling was done... Etching? Laser? You can feel it so it IS beneath the surface of the tube. Having experience with both rattle can and gun painting, I have no doubt the lettering will be covered no matter how thin I can make the coats. If that happens, do I need to have Griffin do the lettering or can I have that done locally? They laser their cans. The depth shouldn't be and issue with the paint. However you could have that area covered if you are worried about it. As far as the re-engraving I doubt that Griffin would do it (you could always call) but a local would however it wouldn't be easy with the font and such. |
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