Another Gun-Kote Question

[Weapontech]

I've never used it, but I'm now thinking of trying it on one of my shotguns. (it has a nasty scratch on the receiver after being dropped, and I can't get my touch-up to blend properly).

Looking for opinions from those who have used it; just how durable is Gun Kote? Does it resist scratching to the same degree as other finishes, (i.e. park, brown or blue?)
I understand it is baked-on, but can it go over any type of original finish?

Also, info for a supplier in SW Ontario where I can source it would be appreciated.

Thanks for any info!

 

[looch]

I have used it on an alloy, semi-auto shotgun receiver. I blasted it first with aluminum oxide media - not glass beading. I found the durability of the finish to be mediocre, at best.

Results must be different if used on steel, judging by past posts on here.

 

[gunpro]

you can go over park if it is clean.

recommend that you bead blast the existing finish. I recommend using the primer which promotes the gunkote to adhere in a very durable finish. you will need an airbrush and oven big enough to fit your gun into. if you follow the gunkot instructions i have never had a problem.

yes it may wear a bit on a 90 degree edge but i have never had a gun rust once gun kote was applied.

their aircure stuff, i am not so crazy about, but the bake on is the only way to go if you want my 2 cents.

 

[ARWEN ACE]

I use lots of it. First I parkerize the steel, then apply and bake on the GunKote. It give a nice look and superior finish for protecting from the elements. Have a look at the Gallery section on my web site.

Casey

 

[Weapontech]

I use lots of it. First I parkerize the steel, then apply and bake on the GunKote. It give a nice look and superior finish for protecting from the elements. Have a look at the Gallery section on my web site.Casey

Nice work.....
My shotgun already has a passable park finish, so I was hoping to just spray & bake the receiver / barrel to give it a more uniform finish (and hide the ugly scratch).

Where can I get a can??

 

[dogzilla]

Who sells it in Canada. There is a place in Nova Scotia that sells it, but they want twice as much to ship it as the product costs.

 

[1300_stainless]

A blasted finish, or parkerized finish is the best to apply it over. The "primer" is K-Phos, and is basically a cold parkerizing solution.

It's a flammable paint, so it is considered dangerous goods to ship. I think that has a lot to do with the shipping price.

 

[Striker]

you can go over park if it is clean.

recommend that you bead blast the existing finish. I recommend using the primer which promotes the gunkote to adhere in a very durable finish. you will need an airbrush and oven big enough to fit your gun into. if you follow the gunkot instructions i have never had a problem.

yes it may wear a bit on a 90 degree edge but i have never had a gun rust once gun kote was applied.

their aircure stuff, i am not so crazy about, but the bake on is the only way to go if you want my 2 cents.

+1. I've been using it for going on 3 years and love it. yes you can scratch it off if you hit the rifle against something hard enough but you would be hard pressed to find a finish that won't mark.