The Firing Line Forums

Go Back   The Firing Line Forums > The Skunkworks > The Smithy

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Old May 13, 2013, 08:47 AM   #1
38Mike
Senior Member
 
Join Date: October 17, 2000
Location: Wichita, Ks.
Posts: 426
cylinder refinish suggestions please...

Mornin' folks,

I've got a S&W 360 which has the black scandium frame and black magic marker finish on cylinder; through my abuse/ neglect, some of the cylinder finished has rubbed off. This is my carry gun, all is well, function isn't affected at all. I was wondering if there are any "do it yourself", "home remedy" solutions available to refinish just the cylinder in a flat black to match the frame. I use Breakfree CLP to clean/ lube if that matters..

Anys ideas, thoughts would be much appreciated. Again, this is not much of a high priority, just something I'm thinking about doing....

thanks

Mike
38Mike is offline  
Old May 13, 2013, 10:37 AM   #2
Scorch
Senior Member
 
Join Date: February 13, 2006
Location: Washington state
Posts: 15,248
You can buy a can of baking lacquer from Brownells. Degrease the part, lightly blast or sand the surfaces to be painted, spray the finish on, then bake at 350 degrees for one hour.
__________________
Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs.
But what do I know?
Summit Arms Services
Scorch is offline  
Old May 13, 2013, 10:38 AM   #3
ClydeFrog
Junior member
 
Join Date: May 1, 2010
Posts: 5,797
My 2 bits...

If you have a carry gun or firearm that needs a little TLC, Id send it off to a professional shop for some slick coat work or plate job.
There are many top shops for gunsmithing/revolver work but Id check; www.bearcoat.com or Metalife SS first. Both offer low prices & quality work.
Gun writer & tactics trainer; "Chuck Taylor" praises Metalife SS C and Bearcoat has a quick shop time/lifetime repair service.
Cerakote from www.apwcogan.com or NP3+ from Robar; www.robarguns.com costs more but you may like it.

ClydeFrog
ClydeFrog is offline  
Old May 13, 2013, 04:07 PM   #4
Dixie Gunsmithing
Moderator Emeritus
 
Join Date: April 27, 2013
Location: Ohio
Posts: 1,923
To blacken stainless, you can either have it black chromed, or blue it with Brownell's Oxynate #84. Either would have to be professionally done, though, as each is a complicated process, and not for home use.
Dixie Gunsmithing is offline  
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:52 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
This site and contents, including all posts, Copyright © 1998-2021 S.W.A.T. Magazine
Copyright Complaints: Please direct DMCA Takedown Notices to the registered agent: thefiringline.com
Page generated in 0.05984 seconds with 10 queries