Anybody tried the new Durablue yet?

Doyle · February 19, 2015, 01:41 PM

I just saw a Youtube video about Durablue (by DuraCoat). It is a spray-on finish that looks like deep bluing but goes on like standard DuraCoat- only it doesn't require baking. It looks like it would be a great way to resurrect an old "shooter" that isn't worth the money to do a real blue job.

Dixie Gunsmithing · February 19, 2015, 02:26 PM

An aerosol can is shown to be $39.95. 4 oz, look to be $29.95.

Doyle · February 19, 2015, 02:34 PM

I could easily live with $40 for a decent looking finish job on an old beater gun. I've got a badly pitted Remington 512 that will shoot the 'nads off a gnat that I've wanted to "restore" for years. I had originally thought of using the bake-on Duracoat or GunKote but I don't have access to a large enough oven to do a complete barreled action. I would have to separate the barrel from the receiver and I'd prefer not to. If this stuff works, all I'd have to do is sand the barrel and receiver enough to remove the pits.

roklok · March 4, 2015, 12:24 AM

No experience with Durablue, but I would suggest that you research rust blue if you are not already familiar with it. No special equipment needed, can do at home, and you end up with an awesome blue that is very durable. I reblued an old Remington 511 with the rust blue process. Here is a thread on that project.

http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums...d.php?t=464298

Here is a thread on another rust blue project of mine:

http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums...d.php?t=487383

Viper723 · March 14, 2015, 11:24 AM

Thanks I might need to look into this for my old 1917 with no finish on it...

Dufus · March 14, 2015, 11:50 AM

You can do a Birchwood Casey True Blue for about $10 out of pocket.

DuraBlue takes 3-6 weeks for full cure.

Must use the entire can within 48 hrs. or you toss it.

An epoxy finish like DuraBlue

An epoxy finish might prove durable.

I like that it is available in something like 200 colors.

February 19, 2015, 01:41 PM	#1
Doyle Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2007 Location: Rainbow City, Alabama Posts: 7,167	Anybody tried the new Durablue yet? I just saw a Youtube video about Durablue (by DuraCoat). It is a spray-on finish that looks like deep bluing but goes on like standard DuraCoat- only it doesn't require baking. It looks like it would be a great way to resurrect an old "shooter" that isn't worth the money to do a real blue job.

March 14, 2015, 11:50 AM	#6
Dufus Senior Member Join Date: December 10, 2014 Posts: 1,965	You can do a Birchwood Casey True Blue for about $10 out of pocket. DuraBlue takes 3-6 weeks for full cure. Must use the entire can within 48 hrs. or you toss it. An epoxy finish like DuraBlue An epoxy finish might prove durable. I like that it is available in something like 200 colors. Last edited by Dufus; March 14, 2015 at 12:04 PM.

February 19, 2015, 02:26 PM	#2
Dixie Gunsmithing Moderator Emeritus Join Date: April 27, 2013 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,923	An aerosol can is shown to be $39.95. 4 oz, look to be $29.95.

February 19, 2015, 02:34 PM	#3
Doyle Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2007 Location: Rainbow City, Alabama Posts: 7,167	I could easily live with $40 for a decent looking finish job on an old beater gun. I've got a badly pitted Remington 512 that will shoot the 'nads off a gnat that I've wanted to "restore" for years. I had originally thought of using the bake-on Duracoat or GunKote but I don't have access to a large enough oven to do a complete barreled action. I would have to separate the barrel from the receiver and I'd prefer not to. If this stuff works, all I'd have to do is sand the barrel and receiver enough to remove the pits.

March 4, 2015, 12:24 AM	#4
roklok Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 2008 Location: Fort Yukon, Alaska Posts: 735	No experience with Durablue, but I would suggest that you research rust blue if you are not already familiar with it. No special equipment needed, can do at home, and you end up with an awesome blue that is very durable. I reblued an old Remington 511 with the rust blue process. Here is a thread on that project. http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums...d.php?t=464298 Here is a thread on another rust blue project of mine: http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums...d.php?t=487383

March 14, 2015, 11:24 AM	#5
Viper723 Junior Member Join Date: March 14, 2015 Posts: 1	Thanks I might need to look into this for my old 1917 with no finish on it...