[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Powder Coating

Posted: 4/10/2004 2:30:12 AM EDT

Has anyone powder coated an lower or an upper? How much does it add to the surface and how does it wear?
Thanks, Ray

Posted: 4/10/2004 7:07:43 AM EDT

[#1]

I've been thinking of getting one of the small powder coating guns for my car parts. If I do, I'll coat a lower and post the results. I just ordered some 0% forgings from DSA yesterday so it might be awhile before I actually get a chance to try this out though. Ever since I saw the picture of the DeWalt carbine I've wanted one so that will be my first try.

Posted: 4/10/2004 9:50:45 AM EDT

[#2]

I bought a lower that had a powder coated finish. I had to clean the holes out so the pieces would fit. Some places went back down to the metal because the coating came off when I hand turned the bits in the holes.

Posted: 4/10/2004 1:43:13 PM EDT

[#3]

Brownells has some finishes that may be better than powder coating for firearm applications.

Posted: 4/11/2004 1:21:24 PM EDT

[#4]

I haven't powder coated any gun parts, but I had some bike parts done. It is a pretty thick coating that I don't think is right for most gun parts. Tyrod's right about Brownells having better products.

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