Enfielder, I Duracoated it for preventing corrosion, aesthetics and the stuff is guaranteed not to chip or flake with normal wear and tear usage. It comes in many colors and is as easy as spray painting...here is a link.
http://www.lauerweaponry.com/index.c...ategory_id=929
MGreiner, thank you very much, I'm quite satisfied with my first project...