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Bill Akins · May 7, 2011, 05:02 AM

I'd like to have white grips for my '73 peacemaker "Hombres". But instead of replacing the existing grips, I'd like to coat them white. Several reasons for this. 1. I don't have to buy another set of grips. 2. I won't have my old grips hanging around when I'd probably never use them again if I DID buy new grips. 3. My existing grips are already perfectly fitted to my revolver whereas a new set would undoubtedly require some fitting.

I've thought about several ways to do it and would appreciate any other suggestions from my friends here.

1. You know that tool handle coating stuff that comes in a can in different colors that you dip your naked steel pliers handles in and it adheres to the handles and dries to give you a rubberized grip? Well I've been thinking about using that in white. Perhaps masking my grips where I don't want the coating to attach and then dipping them using a wire hanger to hold them while dipping and to hang them up with the wire hanger while they dry. Then I would remove the masking tape and trim where I don't want the coating with a razor blade.

Another way using the same coating as above would be for me to put the coating in my spray gun and reducing it if necessary and spray it on rather than dipping the grips. My only concern with using this type of coating is that unless I was careful to get the coating where on the wood it would just be barely under the metal so that the metal pressed against the edges of the coating so it wouldn't have a tendency to peel. That's my fear with this coating....that it might easily peel. AND....I'm not sure how well it would work being applied to wood. Also if I DID use this type of coating, do you think I could just apply it right to the grips or should I strip the factory coating off my grips, then wet them to raise the grain....so that the more rough raised grain would give a better surface attachment for the coating to preclude it peeling away?

2. Another thing I was thinking of was using hard epoxy paint. This wouldn't give me as good of a frictional grip as the rubberized coating in #1. above, but is another alternative.

I want something that isn't an expensive coating and can easily be touched up if necessary, can be bought at almost any hardware or Home Depot store, preferably would increase my frictional gripping ability (as in #1 above) and most importantly would adhere to wood without flaking, chipping or peeling off.

Suggestions?

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May 7, 2011, 05:02 AM	#1
Bill Akins Senior Member Join Date: August 28, 2007 Location: Hudson, Florida Posts: 1,135	Seeking suggestions for coating my '73 peacemaker "Hombre" grips white. I'd like to have white grips for my '73 peacemaker "Hombres". But instead of replacing the existing grips, I'd like to coat them white. Several reasons for this. 1. I don't have to buy another set of grips. 2. I won't have my old grips hanging around when I'd probably never use them again if I DID buy new grips. 3. My existing grips are already perfectly fitted to my revolver whereas a new set would undoubtedly require some fitting. I've thought about several ways to do it and would appreciate any other suggestions from my friends here. 1. You know that tool handle coating stuff that comes in a can in different colors that you dip your naked steel pliers handles in and it adheres to the handles and dries to give you a rubberized grip? Well I've been thinking about using that in white. Perhaps masking my grips where I don't want the coating to attach and then dipping them using a wire hanger to hold them while dipping and to hang them up with the wire hanger while they dry. Then I would remove the masking tape and trim where I don't want the coating with a razor blade. Another way using the same coating as above would be for me to put the coating in my spray gun and reducing it if necessary and spray it on rather than dipping the grips. My only concern with using this type of coating is that unless I was careful to get the coating where on the wood it would just be barely under the metal so that the metal pressed against the edges of the coating so it wouldn't have a tendency to peel. That's my fear with this coating....that it might easily peel. AND....I'm not sure how well it would work being applied to wood. Also if I DID use this type of coating, do you think I could just apply it right to the grips or should I strip the factory coating off my grips, then wet them to raise the grain....so that the more rough raised grain would give a better surface attachment for the coating to preclude it peeling away? 2. Another thing I was thinking of was using hard epoxy paint. This wouldn't give me as good of a frictional grip as the rubberized coating in #1. above, but is another alternative. I want something that isn't an expensive coating and can easily be touched up if necessary, can be bought at almost any hardware or Home Depot store, preferably would increase my frictional gripping ability (as in #1 above) and most importantly would adhere to wood without flaking, chipping or peeling off. Suggestions? . __________________ "This is my Remy and this is my Colt. Remy loads easy and topstrap strong, Colt balances better and never feels wrong. A repro black powder revolver gun, they smoke and shoot lead and give me much fun. I can't figure out which one I like better, they're both fine revolvers that fit in my leather". "To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first and call whatever you hit the target". Last edited by Bill Akins; May 7, 2011 at 05:08 AM.