FalconFN Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 I asked a question on another thread that was about re bluing, I was really just thinking out loud but having looked into it more I would still like to know why powder coating a gun couldn't be considered as an alternative to bluing - or is it done by some people? The temperatures used are broadly similar and a nice matt black rifle or shotgun would be practical and water resistant, and it'd be cheaper than re-bluing. I have no plans to do this to mine by the way, but I can't see a reason why others couldn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Powder coating has quite some thickness and gun parts wouldn't go together and wear well. I have quiite a lot of bits done with it but most stuff isn't suitable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisAsh Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 (edited) As powder coating is a paint type operation, it must stick to the surface of the metal,,and I wonder if the heat movements and shock would over time would cause it to break off, where as with blueing I understand its a chemical reaction with the steel Edited August 18, 2012 by ChrisAsh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subsonicnat Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 (edited) Hi Mate, what about useing the New stuff that Camo`s all of it, its got to be salt proof surely, some of the wildfowling guns are already done when you Buy them:: EXAMPLE:: HATSAN ESCORT, it is done in water, and wraps are whatever you emmerse it in :: Not Powder Coating!!!.. it is put on the top of water and immersed into the printed camo, Woodland or Dry grass`s: OR: Try some VASELINE mixed with petrol, put it on let it DRY; it will mark if you really clout it, but so what, petrol it off, and start again. Do NOT blame me if you try it.. try it on some metal first, salt will not penetrate it:: Edited August 18, 2012 by subsonicnat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Powder coating is fine for corrosion protection until you get a chip in the coating. Then water can get under the coating and cause unseen corrosion. I'd be concerned that any powder coating of a barrel could hide any corrosion until it had got really bad, whereas bluing protects but doesn't obscure any corrosion, meaning it can be dealt with earlier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aister Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 i have had 2 gun barrels powder coated, one on a side by side and one on a pump. seemed to work fine but it marks/scratches very easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Mongrel- Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 I have spray painted (aereosol) my SA barrel with a high temp paint. The blueing was getting thin and the salt air beginning to make it's mark. So far (one season in) it still looks perfect, time will tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy H Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 (edited) Chips quite easily and when you get the barrels hot after a string of clays the surface will soften as powder coat is only a pigmented plastic powder that is applied and heated to melt it onto the surface. Edited August 18, 2012 by Andy H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu nesling Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 how about trying a ptfe coating? a few firms around can do it for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casts_by_fly Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 http://www.duracoat-firearm-finishes.com/ Here you go. Well respected and tested gun finish. I think there is a uk agent who does it (jaeger maybe). Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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