Author Topic: Refinishing an H001 Receiver Cover (Read 4992 times)

Flynmoose · « **on:** February 26, 2012, 02:08:51 PM »

I had scratches on the cover of my H001 (that I like very much) stripped and painted it. Long story short, the paint did not adhere well. I have seen products advertised that will adhere to aluminum, but read that said cover is made from an alloy. I wonder if one of the bake of coatings would work. If anyone has had some success with one product or another, please let me know. Thanks
FM

Graybeard · « **Reply #1 on:** February 27, 2012, 04:26:02 AM »

Why not just contact Henry about a replacement. They might provide it at no cost and even if not I'd bet it wouldn't cost ya much.

STUMPJMPR · « **Reply #2 on:** February 27, 2012, 12:20:38 PM »

Gun-Kote would work, but I would get a price first. I used Gun-Kote on my 10-22 aluminum receiver.

iflyfish · « **Reply #3 on:** February 27, 2012, 01:16:15 PM »

Have you considered leaving it stripped?

burntmuch · « **Reply #4 on:** February 27, 2012, 01:47:24 PM »

Iflyfish, wow I like the way that looks. I may have to consider that. Im buying my 11 y/o twin daughters two Henry youth model 22 lrs. I beleive the covers are baked enamel. I would like to get them engraved, Not sure how that would work.

Duke0313 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 27, 2012, 11:21:49 PM »

Quote from: iflyfish on February 27, 2012, 01:16:15 PM

Have you considered leaving it stripped?

Nice...how did you do it? Is there some sort of finish applied after stripping?

Rangr44 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 28, 2012, 03:45:10 AM »

OR - You could re-strip the cover & hit it willy-nilly with cold blue, for a CCH look

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Flynmoose · « **Reply #7 on:** February 28, 2012, 03:23:56 PM »

Thank You all for the replies. My H001 is eight or nine years old so any warranty is past and I wouldn't think they should cover scratches installed by my nephew. I am looking for something very durable and dark. I may try to find someone to powder coat it if it will stick, don't know, only one way to find out, I guess.
FM

southpaw268888 · « **Reply #8 on:** April 18, 2012, 06:47:42 AM »

I had the same issue and called Henry. They charged 40.00 for the new cover. I wish I had seen this thread earlier and I would have done the CCH thing.

keith44 · « **Reply #9 on:** April 22, 2012, 10:34:41 AM »

Quote from: Flynmoose on February 28, 2012, 03:23:56 PM

Thank You all for the replies. My H001 is eight or nine years old so any warranty is past and I wouldn't think they should cover scratches installed by my nephew. I am looking for something very durable and dark. I may try to find someone to powder coat it if it will stick, don't know, only one way to find out, I guess.
FM

While cosmetic issues are not covered, their warranty is a lifetime warranty.

http://www.henryrifles.com/henry-rifle-warranty.cfm

The Henry Warranty
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JSTRAW · « **Reply #10 on:** April 22, 2012, 12:47:58 PM »

As was asked earlier, how do you strip the finish to look so nice"in the white"? My Henry is 12 years old, shot till it feels like an extension of my body, been completely rebuilt by Henry and the old receiver looks a little tired. I always like that look on the little Henry's receiver.

keith44 · « **Reply #11 on:** April 22, 2012, 02:11:43 PM »

Quote from: JSTRAW on April 22, 2012, 12:47:58 PM

As was asked earlier, how do you strip the finish to look so nice"in the white"? My Henry is 12 years old, shot till it feels like an extension of my body, been completely rebuilt by Henry and the old receiver looks a little tired. I always like that look on the little Henry's receiver.

I've never stripped a Henry to bare metal, but I would think mechanically would be the best choice. Fine sand paper or steel wool, followed by buffing. Just a guess.

Flynmoose · « **Reply #12 on:** April 30, 2012, 04:43:15 PM »

When I stripped my receiver cover, I used paint remover. I think oven cleaner should work.
FM

notnodak · « **Reply #13 on:** May 10, 2012, 05:33:42 PM »

I have used the aircraft stripper from walmart on three receiver covers and it worked great. Give it a try.

r29l20 · « **Reply #14 on:** May 12, 2012, 06:03:30 PM »

Quote from: burntmuch on February 27, 2012, 01:47:24 PM

Iflyfish, wow I like the way that looks. I may have to consider that. Im buying my 11 y/o twin daughters two Henry youth model 22 lrs. I beleive the covers are baked enamel. I would like to get them engraved, Not sure how that would work.

I just had mine engraved, It looks great.

burntmuch · « **Reply #15 on:** May 13, 2012, 01:01:00 PM »

Were they able to engrave the factory finish or did you strip it first?

r29l20 · « **Reply #16 on:** May 13, 2012, 04:23:43 PM »

Quote from: burntmuch on May 13, 2012, 01:01:00 PM

Were they able to engrave the factory finish or did you strip it first?

I stripped and polished it first.

Duke0313 · « **Reply #17 on:** June 11, 2012, 08:51:32 PM »

Quote from: iflyfish on February 27, 2012, 01:16:15 PM

Have you considered leaving it stripped?

Okay, I'm about ready to try this myself. Anything I should know in advance? Any springs or what-nots gonna come jumpin' out at me and try to hide under the furniture???

Flynmoose · « **Reply #18 on:** June 13, 2012, 02:45:21 PM »

Take the buttstock off first, the receiver is a unit, didn't see anything that could fall out. Then take the screws out of either side of the cover and slip it off.
FM

Duke0313 · « **Reply #19 on:** June 13, 2012, 08:18:07 PM »

Sounds easy enough...Thanks so much!

shawlerbrook · « **Reply #20 on:** July 07, 2012, 01:32:33 PM »

Brownell's Aluma-hyde would work.

dpe.ahoy · « **Reply #21 on:** July 10, 2012, 05:21:23 AM »

I really like the looks of the stripped receiver! Ranger44, yours looks mighty fine too! I'll bet some automotive Clear-coat would keep things looking that way as well. Looks like I have some more projects to add to my list. DP

Flynmoose · « **Reply #22 on:** July 15, 2012, 12:28:57 PM »

Quote from: shawlerbrook on July 07, 2012, 01:32:33 PM

Brownell's Aluma-hyde would work.

Thanks for the info, but I found a guy to powdercoat it. He will be busy, as am I, until the end of harvest.
FM

wallypedal · « **Reply #23 on:** August 19, 2012, 02:25:12 AM »

Blasted with coal slag media, coated with Duracoat ak47 black....

Flynmoose · « **Reply #24 on:** August 19, 2012, 12:08:44 PM »

NICE!!
Looks great wallypedal!
FM

P.A. Myers · « **Reply #25 on:** August 20, 2012, 07:49:05 PM »

Birchwood-Casey aluminum black works well, very dark. I dont know how well it wears. Very good for touch up.

I think that alloy could be parkerized.

The bare receivers look great. Dont take it to the coast.

P.A.