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Does anyone have any experience using the dura coat or dura bake coating? I recently picked up a CZ 82 with some dings. wearmarks and scratches and am wondering if this might give it a better appearance. Let me know...pro and con!
raz

Hi Raz! I used Duracoat on camoflauging a Cemte and an HK91. I didn't bother to bake them (couldn't) but haven't had any major issues anyhow. I would suggest baking the finish on a handgun, however. And yes, it works!

Dave

raz



I used this on this 45 auto you have to sand blast first and then bake it , you have to do the same thing with Dura coat and Ceramic Hearder pait is a lot cheaper








or you can cold blue it like this one



NORM

davebaird wrote:Hi Raz! I used Duracoat on camoflauging a Cemte and an HK91. I didn't bother to bake them (couldn't) but haven't had any major issues anyhow. I would suggest baking the finish on a handgun, however. And yes, it works!

Dave

see link below
you could try this "oven" I made to bake works for me but since Norm turned me on to the header paint that is about all I use now but do bake in this oven. Have also used the alum-hyde with very good results also. it is Brownells version of dura coat.
http://p64.proboards67.com/index.cgi?ac ... 193&page=1

Both of my P-64 are duracoated and I wouldn't have them any other way. I have carried one for over a year now and it shows no wear. I really like the finish and durability. (IMO)

Hey Blinddog:
Did you do the work yourself? What product did you use and what process? Anything else you can contribute to help me along this road?
raz

No I didn't do it all by my self. A friend of mine does alot of restoration and gave me a crash course. I did one but he helped out when I needed some pointers.

hey Norm is there any other way to achieve good results with out sandblasting as I have no access to a blaster but would like to duplicolor my p64 and other surplus guns?

big54r

even with Dura coat you are suppose to sand blast it , you might try a blue remover or navel jelly ( blue remover is the same thing as navel jelly , navel jelly is cheaper ) wash off really good with hot water and soap clean off finger prints with lacquer thinner or denatured alcohol the navel jelly will etch the steel so you can get a good bond and that's all sand blasting is for

NORM

I like to use beads to blast the frame, and other parts with. I got to try both and I found the beads were alot easier for me.

yeah dog I agree a bead blast would be better and probably easier but I have no access to one and don't know anyone around me who does or I trust not to go overboard with the blast media.

I bought a CZ-82 from J&G before I bought the P-64. Almost all the CZ-82's have wear on the front of the grip frame from the extra magazine rubbing on them in the holster. I blasted mine and Duracoated it in Matt Black. I also bought some tritium sights from CZUSA and installed them on the pistol. Duracoat is easy to use and apply. I have done several guns including my 9 MM sub machinegun.

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Sapo

beautiful job

NORM

really nice work..