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From what I have read, Gun Kote is a realitively easy process if you have the right equipment (About 2 hours).

However, I don't own a blasting cabinate and the thought of trying to bake a Remington 870 in my wifes oven isn't very appealing. (I hear it Stinks!)

Does anyone offer Gun Kote as a service?

I'm normally a "do it yourself" kind of guy, but if some company is offering the service at a reasonable price I can always be swayed.

Also, I'd like to hear any thoughts or experiences with Gun Kote Vs other finishes.

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J.W.
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J.W.:

Mac's Restorations [Arizona] has the KG process refined to an art form [or maybe a science]. Their turn-around is quick and pricing is very competitive. After discovering Mac's I quit doing my own KG coating. It just isn't worth the trouble and Mac's does it right [blast with 120 grit silica media, parkerize and then KG Kote].

Jordan


Link for Mac's: http://www.shootiniron.com
 
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Jordan is right.

KG works great if the metal under it is parkerized. That adds a lot of steps.

Cerakote works well on bare (blasted) metal.

If you are only going to do one or two guns you might want to have Fir4Duty do the Cerakote.

LD


 
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Originally posted by Jordan:
J.W.:

Mac's Restorations [Arizona] has the KG process refined to an art form [or maybe a science]. Their turn-around is quick and pricing is very competitive. After discovering Mac's I quit doing my own KG coating. It just isn't worth the trouble and Mac's does it right [blast with 120 grit silica media, parkerize and then KG Kote].

Jordan


Link for Mac's: http://www.shootiniron.com



I agree wholeheartedly with Jordan. Mac's
has done two rifles for me and the finish is still perfect after years of hard, wet hunting use!

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Well I'm taking your collective advice.

I contacted Mac by e-mail yesterday and am making arrangements to send him my 870 for his standard coating. (Gun Kote over Parkerizing)

Thanks for the tip


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