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Pat · 02-19-2009, 07:22 PM

Finish... not finnish....

I have a new AR varminter upper with a stainless barrel.. I want to black out the barrel.. I know Doc does the Duracote and just pmed him.. But what do you guys think the best option is for doing a stainless barrel.. I want it to be perfect in finish.. How about the crown? If I get someone to do it I may want to do some cool stuff to the receiver too.. What have you guys done? what holds up best?

1990Ramcharger · 02-20-2009, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Pat

Finish... not finnish....

I have a new AR varminter upper with a stainless barrel.. I want to black out the barrel.. I know Doc does the Duracote and just pmed him.. But what do you guys think the best option is for doing a stainless barrel.. I want it to be perfect in finish.. How about the crown? If I get someone to do it I may want to do some cool stuff to the receiver too.. What have you guys done? what holds up best?

My gunsmith put GunKote on my FAL. Awesome finish.

Keith Strong · 02-20-2009, 06:37 AM

Only one I have used so far is duracoat. I like it. I have been trying to experiment with changing the finished product by adjusting the hardener levels, but I dont have very much in results yet. I got a stock to come out pretty shiny and I didn't like it.

usmcdoc14 · 02-20-2009, 07:06 AM

for you gunkote or another spray can finish from brownells baked in the oven at the directions.
Unless you want to try your hand at airbrushing.
As for plugging the bore I use a foamy ear plug cut in half width wise. roll it like you would stick it in your ear and one goes in the chamber and one in the muzzle. remember to remove when done

fishbone333 · 02-20-2009, 07:12 AM

We do DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) coatings where I work. They produce a deep black super-tough finish, with a hardness of between 20-30 Gpa. The DLC is typically applied in thicknesses of 3-5 microns. Google DLC coatings. Pretty cool stuff, and we do guns on occasion.

usmcdoc14 · 02-20-2009, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by fishbone333

We do DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) coatings where I work. They produce a deep black super-tough finish, with a hardness of between 20-30 Gpa. The DLC is typically applied in thicknesses of 3-5 microns. Google DLC coatings. Pretty cool stuff, and we do guns on occasion.

you take requests ?

I have some small parts you can slip in whenever that could use a ultra-hard coating

braxton357 · 02-20-2009, 07:46 AM

I've used gunkote a lot and really like it. Tried it with an airbrush and I suck, so I stick with the spray cans (as I think doc was saying?).

If the price is decent with that dlc coating then I would certainly be interested as well...

fishbone333 · 02-20-2009, 07:58 AM

DLC coating isn't cheap. The cost is $200-$400 per lot. the lot being all the parts that can be coated at once in our process chamber. Chamber size is 12" x 12" x 30" H. If you guys are serious, PM me, and we'll get something going.

SeaBass44 · 02-20-2009, 05:00 PM

bump it up, lets see some pics doc,I want a zombie skull job on my ar15
You got your FFL so I can ship direct now right?

I like black & Grey what can you do & how much?
full AR no mags, might see about that lazer guy on here for those

usmcdoc14 · 02-25-2009, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by SeaBass44

bump it up, lets see some pics doc,I want a zombie skull job on my ar15
You got your FFL so I can ship direct now right?

Nope, no FFL

Then again I am not even anywhere NEAR being "home"

SeaBass44 · 02-25-2009, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by usmcdoc14

Nope, no FFL

Then again I am not even anywhere NEAR being "home"

??????????? !!!!!!!! well Damn ! Just Damn !

usmcdoc14 · 02-25-2009, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by SeaBass44

??????????? !!!!!!!! well Damn ! Just Damn !

welcome to my job

but Key West is nice right now

02-19-2009, 07:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
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usmcdoc14 Fistful of Boomstick Join Date: Aug 2002 Member # 13344 Location: Norfawk, VA Posts: 12,151	for you gunkote or another spray can finish from brownells baked in the oven at the directions. Unless you want to try your hand at airbrushing. As for plugging the bore I use a foamy ear plug cut in half width wise. roll it like you would stick it in your ear and one goes in the chamber and one in the muzzle. remember to remove when done __________________ Doc-14 Tactical Products: When it absolutely, positively needs to be made from random crap found in the back of my garage. You cant ban knowledge, learn to make your own guns right Here. New York, Colorado, Maryland, Conneticut….is your state next? Yes it is. Write, Vote and Fight. Last edited by usmcdoc14; 02-20-2009 at 07:06 AM.

02-20-2009, 07:12 AM	#5 (permalink)
fishbone333 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Member # 77207 Location: NE Pennsylvania Posts: 87	We do DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) coatings where I work. They produce a deep black super-tough finish, with a hardness of between 20-30 Gpa. The DLC is typically applied in thicknesses of 3-5 microns. Google DLC coatings. Pretty cool stuff, and we do guns on occasion. __________________ 99 Tacoma SFA D44-- 3-link --Dual cases--Locked F&R--37" MTR's

02-20-2009, 07:46 AM	#7 (permalink)
braxton357 Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Nov 2002 Member # 14685 Location: morganton/charlotte,nc Posts: 4,556	I've used gunkote a lot and really like it. Tried it with an airbrush and I suck, so I stick with the spray cans (as I think doc was saying?). If the price is decent with that dlc coating then I would certainly be interested as well... __________________ In vino veritas 70 turbocharged 351w fastback mustang 73 linked 5.8efi Bronco 99 QCLB 4x4 twin'd cummins on meth.

02-20-2009, 07:58 AM	#8 (permalink)
fishbone333 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Member # 77207 Location: NE Pennsylvania Posts: 87	DLC coating isn't cheap. The cost is $200-$400 per lot. the lot being all the parts that can be coated at once in our process chamber. Chamber size is 12" x 12" x 30" H. If you guys are serious, PM me, and we'll get something going. __________________ 99 Tacoma SFA D44-- 3-link --Dual cases--Locked F&R--37" MTR's

02-20-2009, 05:00 PM	#9 (permalink)
SeaBass44 www.12voltguy.com Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 40 Location: 80 miles n-sac in Oroville, CA Posts: 30,709	bump it up, lets see some pics doc,I want a zombie skull job on my ar15 You got your FFL so I can ship direct now right? I like black & Grey what can you do & how much? full AR no mags, might see about that lazer guy on here for those __________________ 12voltguy info@12voltguy.com--davezoffroadperformance.com # 530.532.4529 TTC 2010 1989 BRONCO -Awesome web development for your business. www.mudnworks.com mud@mudnworks.com Pat's W I D E TOYOTA Front Axle --07 KTM 450XC----with "stuff"

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