Painting a barreled action?

[shaolin555]

I have a stainless steel barreled action and would like to paint it flat black. I know theres lots of can products and do it yourself kits out there, can you recommend the best one?

Personally I'd prefer just to have it done somewhere so I don't screw it up lol (my artistic genes got lost in the mix) suggestions? If anyone does it professionally im in the GTA-ish area. Thanks in advance

 

[308BAR]

Arma-coat they're sponsors on this site I believe this is their website www.arma-coat.ca/

 

[The Shaft]

hi temp engine enamel, hardens to a great tough finish cheap and oil resistant too.

 

[shaolin555]

thanks guys, the arma-coat site looks pretty solid

 

[308BAR]

PM Murdoc he'll be able to answer more questions.

http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=229

 

[shaolin555]

For those of you who have had it done or are familiar with the process, if I plan to install a brake would it be better to do so before or after sending it for coating

 

[Jamie]

before

 

[bandit86]

I used diplicolor engine enamel, gloss black. I like it. Flat black had prints too easy to see, this is awsome

 

[ceriksson]

It really isn't that hard to do yourself, however most of the best paint products require some investment in form of airbrushes, compressor and hoses, etc.

I have painted 3 barreled actions now. 2 flat black and one a big camo project. All using duracoat:

 

[guntech]

I have seen some of ceriksson's painting and it really looks good...

 

[shaolin555]

ceriksson thanks for posting the pics, looks awesome! I happen to have all the equipment compresors, airbrushes and hoses from past endeavours but wasn't sure what the margin for error was and if I was willing to take it on myself. Lots of options now, thanks for all the input fellas

 

[ceriksson]

I've found airbrushing to be very forgiving, especially with single colours.

Just use a wall of paper or newspaper to do test patches before spraying to get the coverage right.

I like to do a good few passes at a coverage range then finish it off at a further range for some textured spattering effect. easy to cover up any mistakes.


Arma-coat, dura-coat and cerakoat are all good options.

 

[shaolin555]

Thank you sir