Why do some think that the SIG wont take refinishing easily?

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Why do some think that the SIG wont take refinishing easily?

Posted: 8/7/2005 12:24:52 AM EDT

I have an old beater 226, that needs a good makeover..

I'd love to be able to do it myself, but everyone I seem to run into, thinks that it wont take well to refinishing..

(even a few on this site)

something about the finish on the sig being resistant.

Anyone ever refinish their own sig?

I'd like to see pictures before I attempt something like this...

btw, I'm not talking about Krylon, more like LCW durakote or something from Brownells....

-Jason

Posted: 8/7/2005 8:17:13 AM EDT

[#1]

Its metal. If the surface is properly prepared it will take just fine. Do you want to do the slide or the whole thing?

Posted: 8/7/2005 8:25:08 AM EDT

[#2]

whole thing...

maybe Alumahyde for the frame, and Durakote for the slide.

-Jason

Posted: 8/7/2005 8:28:45 AM EDT

[#3]

I have Gun Kote sprayed on all my Sigs, because the factory blueing is the worst in the industry. Never had a problem with adhesion.

Posted: 8/7/2005 4:44:39 PM EDT

[#4]

I just finished my SIG and had no problem with adhesion. I'm the worst do it your self'er and had no problems.

Posted: 8/7/2005 9:43:10 PM EDT

[#5]

Anyone have pictures??

thanks
-Jason

Posted: 8/8/2005 6:57:36 AM EDT

[#6]

See my refinish thread.

Posted: 8/8/2005 10:34:12 AM EDT

[#7]

I had my 229 chromed - it is wonderful.

Posted: 8/8/2005 11:08:41 AM EDT

[#8]

I alumahyde IIed my slide semi gloss black. I know gunkote is the way to go, but I hate that oven smell

It is my first attempt and I'll post pic tomorrow for ya.

Posted: 8/8/2005 11:44:26 AM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:
I alumahyde IIed my slide semi gloss black. I know gunkote is the way to go, but I hate that oven smell

It is my first attempt and I'll post pic tomorrow for ya.

Awsome, I was thinking about Alumhyde for the frame... but if it works for the slide, then maybe I'll go that route too!

-Jason

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Why do some think that the SIG wont take refinishing easily?

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