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Guide to Spray On Finishes
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The members frequently request information about Spray On finishes. Due to most forum formats, the explanations are limited although adequate for general information.
In response to many requests, Brownells has put together a free series of videos covering the process and products:
"Brownells has created a Six-part series of videos that explain, step by step, how to apply a spray-on finish to gun parts. In Parts I & II, Brownells gunsmith Dave Bennetts explains the basics of spray-on finishes, then shows how to properly prep metal parts for finishing.
All six chapters are located at this link under Gun Painting & Finishing:
http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/GunTech/newsletterarchive.aspx?x=v
In the next four videos, Bennetts provides specific application instructions for four different spray-on gun finish products. Bennetts explains the strengths and weaknesses of each product for particular firearm types. Click the links below to watch the specific product videos:
Spray-on Finish - Chapter 3 - Baking Lacquer
Spray-on Finish - Chapter 4 - Gun-Kote
Spray-on Finish - Chapter 5 - Teflon-Moly
Spray-on Finish - Chapter 6 - Aluma-Hyde II
Of the four featured products, Gun-Kote, sold by Brownells under license from KG Industries, offers superior corrosion resistance, and is probably the most popular of the four products for use on rifles. Gun-Kote was originally developed for the military and was first used by Navy SEALS. Gun-Kote is an "oven-cure" finish applied to pre-heated metal. Though it goes on thin, Gun Kote cures to a hard coating that resists abrasion and won't wear through as easily as bluing or chemically blackened surface treatments. Brownells Gun-Kote is offered in a wide variety of colors, shown below."
In response to many requests, Brownells has put together a free series of videos covering the process and products:
"Brownells has created a Six-part series of videos that explain, step by step, how to apply a spray-on finish to gun parts. In Parts I & II, Brownells gunsmith Dave Bennetts explains the basics of spray-on finishes, then shows how to properly prep metal parts for finishing.
All six chapters are located at this link under Gun Painting & Finishing:
http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/GunTech/newsletterarchive.aspx?x=v
In the next four videos, Bennetts provides specific application instructions for four different spray-on gun finish products. Bennetts explains the strengths and weaknesses of each product for particular firearm types. Click the links below to watch the specific product videos:
Spray-on Finish - Chapter 3 - Baking Lacquer
Spray-on Finish - Chapter 4 - Gun-Kote
Spray-on Finish - Chapter 5 - Teflon-Moly
Spray-on Finish - Chapter 6 - Aluma-Hyde II
Of the four featured products, Gun-Kote, sold by Brownells under license from KG Industries, offers superior corrosion resistance, and is probably the most popular of the four products for use on rifles. Gun-Kote was originally developed for the military and was first used by Navy SEALS. Gun-Kote is an "oven-cure" finish applied to pre-heated metal. Though it goes on thin, Gun Kote cures to a hard coating that resists abrasion and won't wear through as easily as bluing or chemically blackened surface treatments. Brownells Gun-Kote is offered in a wide variety of colors, shown below."
Comments
I have used two of these products with success, but it would have been a lot easier if I had seen this first. Reading the directions is not as easy as watching a professional.
Again, thanks.