I have a rifle I would like to have coated/finished and would like suggestions. It is more of a shooter than a full custom rig. I would like something that will withstand weather fairly well and look nice as well, matte black is fine. I have been looking at Ro-Bars Roguard and Beartooth. Any opinions are appreciated.

Brownell's Aluma-Hyde. Don't be fooled by the name; it's not only for aluminum. Aerosol spray can. No baking in the oven, just air dry. It sticks real well to bead-blasted stainless steel.

I've got two rifles with KG Gunkote on them and have been very satisfied with how it looks and holds up.

I've often thought of having one powder coated, like they do to racing car frames. Many colors to choose from, but my question would be about the amount of heat required to cure the powder coat.

Anyone ever thought of or tried this?

Re: powder coating

It is my understanding that the heat is fine, it is the thickeness of the coating that presents the problem most of the time.

Another coating idea is hardchrome. I love the way it looks (bead blasted), is very hard, and will not allow the metal below it to rust

Pa frank
Powder coating
In northern B.C., Corlanes Sporting goods does it. They might be able to point you to a stateside source.

Corlane has done Powder coating for me. The finish is very durable, the only part they don't cote is the internals, they get Teflon. It has to do with the thickness of the product. Very tough finish and a wide selection of colors.
bigbull

Just get it matte blued.

The problem I see with bake-on or spray-on coatings is that you can't do internal parts as the 'paint' so to speak adds thickness to the pieces.

Blueing is more weather resistant than you think.

-Spencer

Powder coating and bake on enamels and such are for roll bars and done buggy frames etc not for real rifles

I've had terrible job done w/ Duracoat, three great jobs done with KG Guncoat from Mac's Restorations. Mac is a sheriff deputy and does duty weapons, very meticulous, give him a call. Next one will be a flexible ceramic from http://www.fit4duty.us/