Thread: Black coatings..

Hey guys what options have I got for a matte black finish on my rifles steel components. And who does it if its not DIY accessible. Needs to be durable. Cheers in advance.
Tim.

Give Scott at ssrnz.co.nz an email and he will point you in the right direction.

Greystone guns in Leeston do cerakote(?)

There are two types of Cerakote, one being air dry and the other requiring being baked in a outdoor gas oven (not one you cook in). The air dry maybe applied with either an airbrush or by hand with fine paint brush in a one coat action otherwise the finish is ordinary and is touch dry in about three hours great for small repairs ( graphite black works well ), with (midnight blue) if you are going to use the oven. The finish required prior to applying is best achieved with fine grit blasting keeping in mind that is is sharp and clean.

Originally Posted by stug

Greystone guns in Leeston do cerakote(?)

Thanks lads will contact. Cerakote vs mil spec? Opinions

Etch parts with appropriate etch primer ( plastic/metal). For topcoat use black catalysed automotive basecoat. (Spies Hecker)

it will give a finish like the flat paint finish in the engine bay of your car.

Sounds interesting @Wild game havester ..
just looked at prices for cerakote @ greystone. 350 for a remmy or 450 for a tikka!!! they must be charging out an almighty hourly rate cause im sure there musnt be much in product when buying bulk. Id expect to pay around 200 for mil spec or the like am I way off? Might have to DIY..

If your in the depth south. Talk to Andy at Coating Supplies Ltd, he should be able to sort you out. Lechler have some etches, a black 'wash etch' would be best, as you don't want build just rust protection and a bond coat.

This is a single pack etch; https://portal.lechler.eu/DesktopMod...EntryId=136089

or for a 2 pack etch use Lechler 29107,;https://portal.lechler.eu/DesktopMod...EntryId=136093

For top coat a Black automotive base coat catalysed with 2 pack fast hardener, should give you the finish, light even coats give a flatter finish (less is best, just get proper cover for protection).( check comparability with primer.) you could also use camouflage colours.tans greens browns.

Spies Hecker Spectroflex maybe another solution, would need to check durability and gloss level.ask Andy.

If you want to paint your stock, you can get a soft matt finish with this ; https://portal.lechler.eu/DesktopMod...=Core_Download

Spray out test panels to test and make sure of the finish you require. Let me know if he can't do small quantities or point you to someone using these. The main problem will be the quantities, hardeners come in 1 litre. But if someone is using these in the area you can sometime buy just the amount you require. There maybe a car painter who could do this for you.

Coating Supplies Ltd
82 Clyde St Invercargill 9810
03-214 1840

Originally Posted by Wild game havester

If your in the depth south. Talk to Andy at Coating Supplies Ltd, he should be able to sort you out. Lechler have some etches, a black 'wash etch' would be best, as you don't want build just rust protection and a bond coat.

This is a single pack etch; https://portal.lechler.eu/DesktopMod...EntryId=136089

or for a 2 pack etch use Lechler 29107,;https://portal.lechler.eu/DesktopMod...EntryId=136093

For top coat a Black automotive base coat catalysed with 2 pack fast hardener, should give you the finish, light even coats give a flatter finish (less is best, just get proper cover for protection).( check comparability with primer.) you could also use camouflage colours.tans greens browns.

Spies Hecker Spectroflex maybe another solution, would need to check durability and gloss level.ask Andy.

If you want to paint your stock, you can get a soft matt finish with this ; https://portal.lechler.eu/DesktopMod...=Core_Download

Spray out test panels to test and make sure of the finish you require. Let me know if he can't do small quantities or point you to someone using these. The main problem will be the quantities, hardeners come in 1 litre. But if someone is using these in the area you can sometime buy just the amount you require. There maybe a car painter who could do this for you.

Coating Supplies Ltd
82 Clyde St Invercargill 9810
03-214 1840

Thanks for that mate very much appreciated. . I will have a think about that. one issue is not having all my own spray painting gear. Cost would increase significantly buying it all but will pop in and see what the materials will cost next time I go past Clyde street.

Cheers

I don't know how durable these guys coatings would be compared to Duracoat etc, but I have seen their work and it is impressive

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Cheers @Pengy im interested in making a relatively informed decision so the more kinfo I csn process the better. @7mmsaum are you pulling my leg got a message from a scott at ssrnz saying he doesnt own a gun and knows nothing of what im after haha?

Originally Posted by deepsouthaussie

Cheers @Pengy im interested in making a relatively informed decision so the more kinfo I csn process the better. @7mmsaum are you pulling my leg got a message from a scott at ssrnz saying he doesnt own a gun and knows nothing of what im after haha?

you will have more luck with this email addy

ssrnz@xtra.co.nz

Originally Posted by deepsouthaussie

Cheers @Pengy im interested in making a relatively informed decision so the more kinfo I csn process the better. @7mmsaum are you pulling my leg got a message from a scott at ssrnz saying he doesnt own a gun and knows nothing of what im after haha?

Ssrnz@xtra.co.nz is Scott trails email addy

The Scott you spoke to is a roofing expert in napier

Hahaha. Yeah got the wrong website. Coincidence there was a scott there too! Thanks @7mmsaum

I did my .22 with rattle can Metal Protect I got from Placemakers, came out nice and it seems pretty tough, no scratches or flaking after 18 months or so. Will be doing my AR with some colorpak cans soon, but it's alloy so I'm not worried about rust prevention.