Powder coating a rifle

Geezerbiker · November 12, 2014, 02:15 AM

I was thinking about using Guncoat to finish a hunting rifle but the problem is I don't have access to an oven long enough to bake it on. So I got the idea why don't I send it out and have it powder coated. Anybody know if there are any down sides to having this done?

Tony

Romulus · November 12, 2014, 02:19 AM

why not send it out to have it cerakoted or some such...powder coat has major thickness to it that can interfere with tolerances

Scorch · November 12, 2014, 02:20 AM

Gunkote goes on thin (.0005", 1/2 of a thousandth of an inch). Powder coat goes on thick, .015-.025". This will create dimensional issues.

Gunkote is fused with the surface. Powder coat is not.

Gunkote is designed to be slick. Powder coat is not.

I wouldn't, but you feel free to go right ahead and try it out.

Actually, I would talk to the powder coat shop and see if they would let you bake your barreled action after you spray it with Gunkote.

Geezerbiker · November 12, 2014, 07:22 AM

OK guys you've talked me out of it. I wasn't 100% sold on it anyway and it was more of a why not idea.

Tell me more about cerakote? I bought some epoxy paint from Midway before my move but I haven't seen in in a couple years and it's probably gone bad by now anyway. I really want to move on with this project as I really miss shooting my .308...

Tony

gunnut69 · November 13, 2014, 12:00 AM

I've powder coated several guns. The powder sticks quite well as its designed to. I like the color choices..

Geezerbiker · November 13, 2014, 02:09 AM

Did you have problems with the thickness of the powder coating?

Tony

tobnpr · November 13, 2014, 08:37 AM

Powder coating a bolt/receiver? I don't see how you could do it, adding a minimum of a couple of thousandths to both sides of the receiver, and the bolt, would be at least 8-10 thousandths?

Cerakote (bake-on) is extremely thin and doesn't interfere with tolerances.
They apparently have an "air-dry" now, I don't know anything about it but looks interesting.

http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-to...prod41824.aspx

I have used Duracoat, thicker than the ceramic coatings and not as durable.

It's all in the prep...

Dragonflydf · November 23, 2014, 10:44 PM

I have a AR-7 that I fit into a M1 carbine stock, I had the receiver powder coated and the barrel ceramic coated, the ceramic prevent heat from coming thru and keeps the outside of the barrel cool to the touch. I need to talk to the coating company and see if they can teflon coat the innards of the receiver.

gunnut69 · November 24, 2014, 12:34 AM

Can' t really do the bolt but ANY buildup won't work there. Had a Ruger auto pistol that spent some time in a puddle of drain cleaner. The pits were horrible but the powder coater cover them completely. It sticks Very well indeed..

November 12, 2014, 02:15 AM	#1
Geezerbiker Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2011 Location: Willamina, OR Posts: 1,908	Powder coating a rifle I was thinking about using Guncoat to finish a hunting rifle but the problem is I don't have access to an oven long enough to bake it on. So I got the idea why don't I send it out and have it powder coated. Anybody know if there are any down sides to having this done? Tony

November 12, 2014, 02:19 AM	#2
Romulus Senior Member Join Date: January 18, 2001 Location: Kettle Moraine country Posts: 897	why not send it out to have it cerakoted or some such...powder coat has major thickness to it that can interfere with tolerances __________________ I knew Thomas Jefferson, he was a friend of mine...Governor Clinton, you're no Thomas Jefferson Ti faccio vedere come muore un italiano

November 12, 2014, 02:20 AM	#3
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	Gunkote goes on thin (.0005", 1/2 of a thousandth of an inch). Powder coat goes on thick, .015-.025". This will create dimensional issues. Gunkote is fused with the surface. Powder coat is not. Gunkote is designed to be slick. Powder coat is not. I wouldn't, but you feel free to go right ahead and try it out. Actually, I would talk to the powder coat shop and see if they would let you bake your barreled action after you spray it with Gunkote. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

November 13, 2014, 08:37 AM	#7
tobnpr Senior Member Join Date: August 1, 2010 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 4,556	Powder coating a bolt/receiver? I don't see how you could do it, adding a minimum of a couple of thousandths to both sides of the receiver, and the bolt, would be at least 8-10 thousandths? Cerakote (bake-on) is extremely thin and doesn't interfere with tolerances. They apparently have an "air-dry" now, I don't know anything about it but looks interesting. http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-to...prod41824.aspx I have used Duracoat, thicker than the ceramic coatings and not as durable. It's all in the prep... __________________ Remington 700/Savage Rebarreling /Action Blueprinting 07 FFL /Mosin-Nagant Custom Shop/Bent Bolts Genuine Cerakote Applicator www.biggorillagunworks.com

November 23, 2014, 10:44 PM	#8
Dragonflydf Senior Member Join Date: November 21, 2014 Posts: 217	I have a AR-7 that I fit into a M1 carbine stock, I had the receiver powder coated and the barrel ceramic coated, the ceramic prevent heat from coming thru and keeps the outside of the barrel cool to the touch. I need to talk to the coating company and see if they can teflon coat the innards of the receiver. __________________ Jack, You have Debauched my sloth !!!!!! https://www.facebook.com/shoot.the.guns.of.history

November 12, 2014, 07:22 AM	#4
Geezerbiker Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2011 Location: Willamina, OR Posts: 1,908	OK guys you've talked me out of it. I wasn't 100% sold on it anyway and it was more of a why not idea. Tell me more about cerakote? I bought some epoxy paint from Midway before my move but I haven't seen in in a couple years and it's probably gone bad by now anyway. I really want to move on with this project as I really miss shooting my .308... Tony

November 13, 2014, 12:00 AM	#5
gunnut69 Member Join Date: June 23, 2013 Posts: 40	I've powder coated several guns. The powder sticks quite well as its designed to. I like the color choices..

November 13, 2014, 02:09 AM	#6
Geezerbiker Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2011 Location: Willamina, OR Posts: 1,908	Did you have problems with the thickness of the powder coating? Tony

November 24, 2014, 12:34 AM	#9
gunnut69 Member Join Date: June 23, 2013 Posts: 40	Can' t really do the bolt but ANY buildup won't work there. Had a Ruger auto pistol that spent some time in a puddle of drain cleaner. The pits were horrible but the powder coater cover them completely. It sticks Very well indeed..

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