How to re-create this cover look?
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v8stang289
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I was going to suggest Brownells alumahyde II.
It's an epoxy based coating that is very durable once cured. I've had it on a well used 870 shotgun for ~13 years and it's held up great.
The matte black looks very similar to the op's picture.
I sprayed it in several light coats, flashing with a hairdryer in between, then left it alone for a few days to cure. It does look like Brownells is out of stock currently though.
https://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-...re-aerosol-paints/aluma-hyde-ii-prod1117.aspx
It's an epoxy based coating that is very durable once cured. I've had it on a well used 870 shotgun for ~13 years and it's held up great.
The matte black looks very similar to the op's picture.
I sprayed it in several light coats, flashing with a hairdryer in between, then left it alone for a few days to cure. It does look like Brownells is out of stock currently though.
https://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-...re-aerosol-paints/aluma-hyde-ii-prod1117.aspx
Artie
Peaveyologist
Sweet! Thanks for that link. That might be the way to go. I love, (in that video), what he's doing with the paper plate. Cool, easy affect.
Thanks 'stang.
eclecticsynergy
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Epoxy aircraft propeller paint could be a good option too, if the Brownell's remains unavailable.
Likely a more durable formula than regular flat black spray.
Not exactly like the surface in the OP pic, but if you want a textured finish there are rattlecan options.
Some interesting possibilities, even stonelike and hammered-looking types.
I used bronze hammertone spray on a mic body once and the effect is almost like semigloss because of the texture.
Likely a more durable formula than regular flat black spray.
Not exactly like the surface in the OP pic, but if you want a textured finish there are rattlecan options.
Some interesting possibilities, even stonelike and hammered-looking types.
I used bronze hammertone spray on a mic body once and the effect is almost like semigloss because of the texture.
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Artie
Peaveyologist
I was wondering that myself. I thought powder coating was used quite a bit in auto part applications where ruggedness was a must.
That isn't the case with this stuff, but they do call it 'powder coating'.
Could be, I am not an expert on the process. When I wanted to order mine, that's what they called it.
eclecticsynergy
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I believe some powdercoat is actually anodized, and some is just a spray-on treatment.
It might also be that nickel silver simply doesn't have the surface strength for the finish to be as durable as it is on steel.
My son used to work in an industrial powdercoating plant; I'll ask him next time we talk if I think of it.
Artie
Peaveyologist
I'd appreciate it also. I really do love that finish.
I remember those projectors...reel to reel.
Artie
Peaveyologist
Yup. Usually in mucous green.
As for the powder coating, I remember we had some bar stools powder coated about ten years ago. They still look new. If done properly, it's a super durable finish. I think I'll contact the guys who did our stools and see if they'll mess with such a tiny job. May be cost prohibitive. If so, Burnell's or Duracoat should do the job nicely.
Wound_Up
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Its not powder coating, then. Powder coating isn't fragile. Not in the automotive industry it isn't anyway. And I assume they use the same stuff as everybody else.
