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Posted: 12/10/2006 9:31:36 AM EDT
| I was considering getting the Vector Milled, however I prefer the semi-gloss look better than just parkerized. How would I remedy this? Is it something I could do myself or should I hire a professional. If it should be a professional, any suggestions? |
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I am a complete noob but I have been doing a lot of research. As far as refinishing the receiver is concerned I have heard very good things about the Duracoat that Laury sells. They have a whole starters package for around $50.00. That gives you enough to do 2 long guns along with a sprayer and other stuff. They don't mind talking about thier product on the 1 800 line and they claim if you can use spray paint this stuff is easier. They offer a wide range of colors. They have something like 5-7 different "blacks" and I think at least one of them is glossy. Hope this helped. Cheers, RWB64 |
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The Duracoat I have seen on rifles but have never used it. It seems like a relatively inexpensive product. It can be touched up. The baking laquers I used can look good but you have to prep the metal correctly, make sure there is no oil, grease or finger prints, bake correctly, be careful of dust. I dropped a slide and it left a small chip and I had to blast the finish off and start over (KG or Norrells product I think). I have a slide done by a person who did this as a business and it has several chips but I did get the slide second hand. Wear a respirator with filters or you will be coughing the stuff up. |
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