M2 BMG finish/coating?

joeranger · June 28, 2010, 02:41 PM

Hope this is the right place. I am creating a replica Ma Duece for a re-enactment. The outer finish seems to be a dull gray powder coat. Does anyone know what this is? Is it the metal or a coating?

joeranger · June 28, 2010, 03:26 PM

OK, did a bit more research. I am looking to replicate a parkerized / phosphate finish, just for display.

medalguy · June 29, 2010, 01:38 AM

Brownells sells a very nice genuine Parkerizing solution that will work on any kind of firearm as long as it's steel.

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=2..._SUPPLIES_ONLY

joeranger · June 29, 2010, 04:23 PM

Thanks. A quick trip to the hardware store did the trick. Grey metalic textured spray paint with a light coat of black primer. It turns out there is much debate about the most authentic color for parkerized finishes.

June 28, 2010, 02:41 PM	#1
joeranger Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 423	M2 BMG finish/coating? Hope this is the right place. I am creating a replica Ma Duece for a re-enactment. The outer finish seems to be a dull gray powder coat. Does anyone know what this is? Is it the metal or a coating?

June 28, 2010, 03:26 PM	#2
joeranger Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 423	OK, did a bit more research. I am looking to replicate a parkerized / phosphate finish, just for display.

June 29, 2010, 01:38 AM	#3
medalguy Senior Member Join Date: August 31, 2009 Location: New Mexico Posts: 1,033	Brownells sells a very nice genuine Parkerizing solution that will work on any kind of firearm as long as it's steel. http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=2..._SUPPLIES_ONLY

June 29, 2010, 04:23 PM	#4
joeranger Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 423	Thanks. A quick trip to the hardware store did the trick. Grey metalic textured spray paint with a light coat of black primer. It turns out there is much debate about the most authentic color for parkerized finishes.