DuraCoat Overview

Cost for DuraCoat (includes Parkerizing)

Single color 80.00 to 90.00 per color.
Individual parts will vary.

Parkerizing (only).
Pistols 45.00 to 55.00.
Rifles 65.00 to 90.00.

Contact me for a price quote for for both single and multiple colors. Discounts apply if you do the disassemble your shelf.

What is DuraCoat?

DuraCoat is a two part chemical coating. Unlike other firearm finishes, DuraCoat was created specifically for firearms. Other firearm finishes are “spin-off’s” from other industries.  With normal use, a firearm finished with DuraCoat will last several lifetimes.

Advantages:

• Ideal for the firearms industry, with resistance to most lubricants, cutting oils, and bore solvents.
• Color ranges available from flat to high gloss.
• Excellent hardness and adhesion.
• Excellent water and chemical resistance.
• Extreme ability to resist salt corrosion.
• Dry to the touch @ 20 min.
• Can be handled in 1 hour.
• Ready for use overnight.

How do I apply DuraCoat?
DuraCoat can be applied by airbrush, conventional spray gun, or HVLP spray gun.

• Step 1:Firearm is disassembled as far as possible.

• Step 2: All parts submerged in True-Strip for De-greasing that’s cuts all grease and oils from the surface and dries without a residue to ensure maximum bond of the coating materials to be applied.

• Step 3: The parts are then bead blasted with 120 Grit Aluminum Oxide Blasting Media.

• Step 4: Parkerizing allows strong physical and chemical bonds with Duracoat, the zinc and manganese phosphates is used as a bare under adhesive in  DuraCoating. The highly absorbent phosphate crystals allow paint to penetrate into tiny fissures for bonding.

• Step 5: Coating of the parts are sprayed with an HVLP sprayer. This gives the surfaces a solid even protective coating.

• Step 6: Re-assembly

Can DuraCoat be brushed on?
No, absolutely not. DuraCoat is for spray application only.

Will DuraCoat adhere to hard coat anodizing and Parkerizing?
DuraCoat loves hard coat anodizing and Parkerizing as a base. Both processes leave a good rooting surface for DuraCoat.

How much DuraCoat is needed to finish one rifle?
A 4 oz. container of DuraCoat will coat 1-2 long guns or 2-4 handguns.

Do I need a special degreaser?
Yes. Some degreasers, especially those used in the automotive industry, can leave a residue. This residue will form a barrier between the surface and DuraCoat causing a coating failure. We manufacture TruStrip degreaser solely for the firearms industry. TruStrip is capable of cleaning the contaminates commonly found on and in firearms and will not leave a residue.

When is DuraCoat fully cured?
DuraCoat is dry to the touch in 20 minutes, can be handled in 1 hour and is ready for use overnight. Although DuraCoat will gain most of its final hardness, elasticity and chemical resistance over a 2-3 week period, time will continue to enhance DuraCoat’s characteristics over a lifetime. DuraCoat, like fine wine, gets better with age. As we say, “DuraCoat wears in, not out.”

I hunt along saltwater. Will DuraCoat withstand the salty environment?
Certainly. DuraCoat is well suited for salty environments. One of DuraCoat’s attributes is its extreme ability to resist salt corrosion. A firearm coated with DuraCoat simply will not rust…EVER!

How do I apply DuraCoat to wood?
Degrease and lightly sand wood surfaces. Use DuraFil to remove any scratches and dings, then apply DuraCoat. Allow to dry overnight.

Will DuraCoat burn off my barrel?
DuraCoat can withstand temperatures as high has 500-600 degrees F. With “normal” shooting, your barrel will never get close to being that hot. If you are fortunate enough to own a transferable machine gun, or if you like to “blaze” with your semi-auto, do not put DuraCoat on your barrel, as your barrel temperature will rise to over 1,000 degrees F. In those cases, use DuraHeat. Our DuraHeat coating can handle temperatures up to 1,800 degrees F.

How easy is DuraCoat removed?
Not easy at all. The elastic nature of DuraCoat resists blasting. A qualified individual, with the proper blast media, can safely remove DuraCoat without damaging the surface of the firearm. Be careful. In most cases, we recommend lightly blasting the surface, being cautious not to remove any DuraCoat. Just “beat up” the DuraCoat giving it “tooth” so your new application of DuraCoat has something to adhere to.

Which is more durable, DuraCoat or DuraBake?
Both DuraCoat and DuraBake are extremely durable. The advantage of DuraBake is its availability in a convenient aerosol can. The advantage of DuraCoat is it does not have to be baked and is available in an incredible number of colors.

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