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Refininshing Aluminum

acquireacquire Member Posts: 22 ✭✭
edited January 2002 in Ask the Experts
Is there an easy home workshop way to apply or refinsh firearm aluminum parts? I have refinsihed all parts except the trigger housing on a Remington shotgun and would prefer something better than paint. Thanks in advance for your help.Thanks!
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  • j2k22j2k22 Member Posts: 329 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    really nothing you can do to recolor aluminum. The so-called Aluminum black that is similar to cold bluing works well if the part is not subject to any handling; otherwise, it wears off quickly. You would need to have a professional anodizing job, or use the spray on/bake on type finish if the part is subject to rubbing.
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  • ATFATF Member Posts: 11,683 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Brownells has a product called Aluma-Hyde it's a spray like dull black paint that wears excellent.I have seen whole guns sprayed with this and looked very good.Hope this helps.
    ATF
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  • nunnnunn Forums Admins, Member, Moderator Posts: 36,078 ******
    edited November -1
    I have had good results with Krylon black stove paint, shot in two or three light coats and baked overnight in the oven at about 200 degrees. Smells up the kitchen though.
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  • JIM STARKJIM STARK Member Posts: 1,150 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Dano... I was investigating the powdercoating process for some aluminum receivers and other parts...Thought for sure it would put an end to scratches and bright spots shining thru....I was right >>>>BUT
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  • JIM STARKJIM STARK Member Posts: 1,150 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Dano... I was investigating the powdercoating process for some aluminum receivers...Thought for sure it would put an end to scratches and bright spots shining thru....I was right >>>>BUT
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  • OrphanedcowboyOrphanedcowboy Member Posts: 351 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    this is gonna sound funny...... but Jegs and Summit racing both used to sell a home powder coating kit, I have used it on several occasions, I can't find the catalogs, but you bake it on it your oven, and it is pretty tough
    Orphanedcowboy@msn.com www.texdeer.com www.Orphanedcowboy.com
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  • cbxjeffcbxjeff Member Posts: 17,597 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    j2k22, Reanodize. Try to find a machine shop that will work with you. Anodizing is dirt cheap in quantity. You don't want to send 1 piece there. If you can find someone that will help, the cost for 231 pieces comared to 232 pieces isn't squat! Hard coat teflon is also a possibility. Both will not bother your assembly tolerances. If you can't find a solution - e-mail me.jeffrysmith@prodigy.net
    cbxjeffIt's too late for me, save yourself.
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  • cpermdcpermd Member Posts: 5,273 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    You can anodize very well at home.Go to Google and search for home anodizing aluminum.It takes some battery acid,Al foil,battery charger and Rit dye.cpermd
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