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Offline trophyhunter

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painting a stainless barrel
« on: March 12, 2009, 01:00:18 PM »
Has anyone painted a stainless barrel and had good success and durability Im looking for infomation on it i would like to camo one of mine.

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Re: painting a stainless barrel
« Reply #1 on: March 13, 2009, 05:20:20 AM »
Buddy did a shotgun with this stuff and it's tuff as hell claims to work on stainless steel! http://www.duracoat-firearm-finishes.com
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Re: painting a stainless barrel
« Reply #2 on: March 13, 2009, 03:37:58 PM »
the reason all deloreans were grey is because paint will not stick to stainless.
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Re: painting a stainless barrel
« Reply #3 on: March 17, 2009, 03:30:22 PM »
Most gunsmiths regularly paint SS barrels for customers. There are many paints and/or gun coatings that work well. Some are harder and longer wearing then others.

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Re: painting a stainless barrel
« Reply #4 on: March 18, 2009, 02:24:47 PM »
thanks for the info I will be trying out the duracoat it seems to be some good stuff ill let you know how well it works.

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Re: painting a stainless barrel
« Reply #5 on: March 21, 2009, 03:43:59 PM »
  I have had several stainless and blued rifles powdered paint coated.That stuff is tough and does not chip.
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