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Posted: 4/8/2010 10:05:10 AM EDT

This Little Colt was pretty beat up.

Posted: 4/8/2010 10:07:41 AM EDT

[#1]

Damn that looks great. What finish did you use?

Posted: 4/8/2010 10:09:13 AM EDT

[#2]

Quoted:
Damn that looks great. What finish did you use?

We use Duracoat in the shop, we tried others but the Duracoat when done right is great.

Posted: 4/8/2010 10:10:20 AM EDT

[#3]

The OD Green & Black looks good together.

Posted: 4/8/2010 10:18:30 AM EDT

[#4]

I like!

Posted: 4/8/2010 10:20:45 AM EDT

[#5]

QFT

Quoted:

The OD Green & Black looks good together.

Posted: 4/8/2010 10:22:13 AM EDT

[#6]

Nice job!

Posted: 4/8/2010 10:23:45 AM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Damn that looks great. What finish did you use?

We use Duracoat in the shop, we tried others but the Duracoat when done right is great.

what shop do you work for sir?

very nice work....

Posted: 4/8/2010 10:24:09 AM EDT

[#8]

No way that is the same gun.

Posted: 4/8/2010 10:27:59 AM EDT

[#9]

She's a beauty!

Posted: 4/8/2010 10:28:22 AM EDT

[#10]

How much do you want for it?

Posted: 4/8/2010 10:36:57 AM EDT

[#11]

Well done.

Looks a lot like the old model Colt Agent.

Posted: 4/8/2010 10:38:25 AM EDT

[#12]

Good save!

Posted: 4/8/2010 10:38:35 AM EDT

[#13]

very nice

Posted: 4/8/2010 10:45:37 AM EDT

[#14]

Quoted:

The OD Green & Black looks good together.

Looks sharp!!!

Posted: 4/8/2010 10:47:34 AM EDT

[#15]

Outstanding job, Jrzy.

I used to carry one just like that. They are fine little pistols.

Posted: 4/8/2010 10:47:40 AM EDT

[#16]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Damn that looks great. What finish did you use?

We use Duracoat in the shop, we tried others but the Duracoat when done right is great.

Can you elaborate on what "done right" is? I've tried Duracoat a couple of times, and even though I followed the instructions I couldn't get it to stick and harden well. I'm assuming it's something wrong with my prep, but if you could detail it out for me that would be awesome.

Posted: 4/8/2010 11:04:27 AM EDT

[#17]

Quoted:

what shop do you work for sir?

very nice work....

We have our own custom shop.
We started it to do our line of AOW's and we got so many requests we expanded the shop.

Quoted:

How much do you want for it?

Customers gun, can't sell it.

Quoted:
Well done.

Looks a lot like the old model Colt Agent.

Close, It's a Colt Cobra

Quoted:
Outstanding job, Jrzy.

I used to carry one just like that. They are fine little pistols.

Thanks O_P
My Son Brian is actually the Duracoat expert, I help out where I can.

Posted: 4/8/2010 11:10:54 AM EDT

[#18]

That looks very nice. Good job.

Posted: 4/8/2010 11:14:37 AM EDT

[#19]

Looks really good!

Posted: 4/8/2010 11:15:46 AM EDT

[#20]

Really nice work.

Did you media-blast the frame, cylinder and barrel? If so, what kind of media? If not, why not, and how did you treat all the little scratches and so forth?

Posted: 4/8/2010 11:17:39 AM EDT

[#21]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Damn that looks great. What finish did you use?

We use Duracoat in the shop, we tried others but the Duracoat when done right is great.

Can you elaborate on what "done right" is? I've tried Duracoat a couple of times, and even though I followed the instructions I couldn't get it to stick and harden well. I'm assuming it's something wrong with my prep, but if you could detail it out for me that would be awesome.

Prep is real important to this process.

First we disassemble the entire gun.
2nd we degrease the entire gun with Lauers TruStrip degreaser
3rd we blast the parts to be coated in the blast media cabinet with aluminum oxide
This open the pores of the metal and allows the Duracoat something to grab and lock into.
Next the gun goes to the bench to get sprayed.
We use an air brush compressor and a higher end air brush gun.
(Paasche)

It takes a lot of practice to get technique down and distance to the object.
If your too close or the pressure is wrong you get a bad result.
Too close and you can get drips, runs or over spray.
To far and the Duracoat hardens in the air and you get dry spray.
If you spray over dry spray it looks like there is dust or sand under the coating.

Duracoat is made so it can air dry over night.

We put them in the oven for 1 hour at 110 degrees.
The next day they are ready to reassemble.

Posted: 4/8/2010 11:18:19 AM EDT

[#22]

Wow! as a no talent hack myself I have to say that turned out great!

I'll admit, I have a place in my heart for a well worn gun. I think they have character.

Never the less, that transformation is stunning.

Posted: 4/8/2010 11:19:11 AM EDT

[#23]

Quoted:
Really nice work.

Did you media-blast the frame, cylinder and barrel? If so, what kind of media? If not, why not, and how did you treat all the little scratches and so forth?

Yes we always blast.
Aluminum oxide
70 grit or 120
look above this post for more details.

Posted: 4/8/2010 11:22:33 AM EDT

[#24]

Quoted:

Quoted:

Really nice work.

Did you media-blast the frame, cylinder and barrel? If so, what kind of media? If not, why not, and how did you treat all the little scratches and so forth?

Yes we always blast.

Aluminum oxide

70 grit or 120

look above this post for more details.

Great! Thanks!

Posted: 4/8/2010 11:25:25 AM EDT

[#25]

You just ruined it's value!

Don't ever go on antiques roadshow.

Posted: 4/8/2010 11:29:00 AM EDT

[#26]

Quoted:

You just ruined it's value!

Don't ever go on antiques roadshow.

This is a customers gun and we do what the customer wants.
I don't know if I would touch a pristine Colt Python though.

We just did a Skeet gun in Pink for a Lady.

Posted: 4/8/2010 11:29:22 AM EDT

[#27]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Damn that looks great. What finish did you use?

We use Duracoat in the shop, we tried others but the Duracoat when done right is great.

Can you elaborate on what "done right" is? I've tried Duracoat a couple of times, and even though I followed the instructions I couldn't get it to stick and harden well. I'm assuming it's something wrong with my prep, but if you could detail it out for me that would be awesome.

Prep is real important to this process.

First we disassemble the entire gun.
2nd we degrease the entire gun with Lauers TruStrip degreaser
3rd we blast the parts to be coated in the blast media cabinet with aluminum oxide
This open the pores of the metal and allows the Duracoat something to grab and lock into.
Next the gun goes to the bench to get sprayed.
We use an air brush compressor and a higher end air brush gun.
(Paasche)

It takes a lot of practice to get technique down and distance to the object.
If your too close or the pressure is wrong you get a bad result.
Too close and you can get drips, runs or over spray.
To far and the Duracoat hardens in the air and you get dry spray.
If you spray over dry spray it looks like there is dust or sand under the coating.

Duracoat is made so it can air dry over night.

We put them in the oven for 1 hour at 110 degrees.
The next day they are ready to reassemble.

Much appreciated.

Posted: 4/8/2010 11:37:15 AM EDT

[#28]

I like it alot.

Posted: 4/8/2010 1:05:29 PM EDT

[#29]

Quoted:
I like it alot.

TY, and to all that said they liked it, TY too

Posted: 4/8/2010 1:15:12 PM EDT

[#30]

Good job.

Posted: 4/8/2010 2:15:59 PM EDT

[#31]

That one looks nice but wait until you see the transformation of the next one.. Post before photos of the Smith as a teaser dad then the finished product tomorrow when its finished..

Thanks for all of the comments and compliments guys, it is appreciated..

Brian

Posted: 4/8/2010 2:36:02 PM EDT

[#32]

I'd still rather see a deep, rich blue or bright polished nickel on an old Colt revolver but it's still a fair refinish.

Neat gun!

Posted: 4/8/2010 6:35:40 PM EDT

[#33]

bump for the night crew

Posted: 4/20/2010 7:50:13 PM EDT

[#34]

Posted: 4/20/2010 8:00:08 PM EDT

[#35]

In your experience, how well does Dura Coat, or any other spray-and-bake product, hold up to turn-lines on the cylinder?

Posted: 4/20/2010 8:06:56 PM EDT

[#36]

Quoted:
In your experience, how well does Dura Coat, or any other spray-and-bake product, hold up to turn-lines on the cylinder?

Drag lines will occur no matter what the finish is. In my experience with the Dura Coat, it holds up pretty well. A couple of days after I coat a gun I could dry fire it and get no drag line. I would say it would be more difficult to get these lines with a dura coat finish than with a factory finish including SS.

Posted: 4/20/2010 8:09:16 PM EDT

[#37]

Wow...went from zero to hero with that Colt.

Amazing.

HH

ETA: talking about the gun, buddy...not you!

Posted: 4/21/2010 5:23:33 AM EDT

[#38]

Another amazing job.

Well done.

Posted: 4/21/2010 5:34:14 AM EDT

[#39]

Quoted:
Another amazing job.

Well done.

this. Way to preserve a fine firearm

Posted: 4/21/2010 5:34:54 AM EDT

[#40]

Guns are tools, it doesn't matter if they lose value when you restore them.

I'm in the process of stripping my .45 Luger to duracoat it.

Posted: 4/21/2010 5:39:30 AM EDT

[#41]

nice resurrection

now you got me wanting a Cobra again

Posted: 5/8/2010 7:31:56 PM EDT

[#42]

Thanks for all of the compliments.. They are appreciated.

Posted: 5/8/2010 7:37:55 PM EDT

[#43]

Quoted:

QFT

Quoted:

The OD Green & Black looks good together.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f49/postban/M29%2044mag/th_IMG_0652.jpg

That is one sweet lookin' revolver you have there!

Posted: 5/8/2010 7:38:22 PM EDT

[#44]

Bob that hammer and you'd have a nice pocket gun!

Posted: 5/9/2010 2:57:49 AM EDT

[#45]

Beautiful job!

Posted: 5/9/2010 4:10:26 AM EDT

[#46]

I love this stuff. I have an old 7mm hunting rifle I made over, but never took photos of the before. That snub nose looks great now. You can pick them up for next to nothing at gun shows, I might have to jump on one next time.

Thanks for posting.