Gunkote

06 December 2002, 13:58

358Mark

Gunkote

I notice folks talking about this stuff. Anyone used it and had acceptable results. I was thinking about the 'stainless satin' finish.I would be more concerned with toughness than looks.
If not this then is there a similar product that works?Mark

06 December 2002, 17:24

browningguy

I've got a new custom coming in next week that the gunsmith recommended gunkote on. He really thinks it's good stuff. I'll comment after I hunt with it a few times.

06 December 2002, 17:24

D Humbarger

This is tough stuff, you won't be disapointed.

07 December 2002, 04:05

<John Lewis>

Almost every rifle we build has matte black GunKote on it. It is very tough stuff and very rust resistant if it is applied properly.

07 December 2002, 12:23

easyup

John Lewis has it right. I've had several rifles done by Mac's Shootin Iron Restoration who does a lot of local law service weapons. It get's harder with time, after a few years I've become impressed. Saw scratches early with one rifle in particular and then three years later same rifle spends 40 tough hours in a leather scabbard horseback with out any new wear signs! Also impressed with their Stock Kote, it is super tough.
Take care

08 December 2002, 07:22

tsturm

quote:
Originally posted by 358Mark:
I notice folks talking about this stuff. Anyone used it and had acceptable results. I was thinking about the 'stainless satin' finish.I would be more concerned with toughness than looks.
If not this then is there a similar product that works?Mark

I have used the matt black on a VZ-24 458WM that I built. Tough as nails [Big Grin]

Be sure to SAND blast not BEAD blast before spraying and baking [Big Grin]

Good Luck!!

08 December 2002, 16:11

<Jordan>

I've used it on almost a dozen guns and like it very much. You can apply it yourself if you are conscientious [even if you are not a gunsmith]. As the post above indicated, be sure and sand blast the metal surface [I think KG recommends 120 grit silica media, check to be sure]. Blasting with glass beads does not give adequate etch to the metal for optimal adhesion.

For an optimally corrosion resistant finish
you should also parkerize or phosphate the surface before applying the KG. If you don't the hassle of getting set uo to parkerize or phosphate there is a place called Mac's Shootin Iron [they are on the net] which can do the whole job for you.

I can vouche for Mac's: their price and quality are excellent as is there service.

Jordan

08 December 2002, 18:14

358Mark

I ordered the Gunkote and have the cabinet nearly done. They moved to Wis. and won't be shipping for a few days. I have some time to sandblast etc. I take it just follow the directions and we'll be OK. Thanks for the replies, I have 4 barrelled actions to do, stainless barrels on steel actions so this should be the ticket.Mark

08 December 2002, 19:14

MtnHtr

Mark,
I use it quite a bit. A few tips:
Degrease your parts before and after you blast em, you don't want to contaminate your blast media. Preheat and spray your parts asap after blasting, the blasting opens up your metal which is an invitation to rust if not coated soon. If you go with the matte finishes they are easily spot repaired if needed, use a 250 watt heat lamp to spot bake. Here's my favorite yote blaster in matte black GunKote:

MtnHtr