BenchMonkey
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- Nov 12, 2018
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As I mentioned in my new guy post I was gifted with the 30+ y/o basement build my Da and I put togeather. Needless to say the parkerized finish has worn in several areas like the base of the slide forward of the frame and from wear in the usual spots from many years of dependable service.
I thought about doing my own Turnbull style restoration but I'm not looking for a mausoleum piece that some Brit would call "funeral grade". Looking to restore it to a better finish and function than it is now, while replacing the mainspring (17lb Wilson Combat), barrel and link from the same have improved function the finish is worn and I'd like to update it.
So here we are, while minor tasks like polishing a feed ramp or throwing an AR togeather are tasks readily accomplished, refinishing this gun is a little out of my lane of fire. Sure hand me a few cans of Krylon and presto, quick and dirty camo job ready for work.
Absolute zero experiance with Duracote, so any insight, experiance, "don't do that's" are appreciated.
My understanding of the process it's all in the prep and I don't need a kiln or a paint gun to accomplish this task. Right, wrong or "come here cupcake and let's have a chat...."
I thought about doing my own Turnbull style restoration but I'm not looking for a mausoleum piece that some Brit would call "funeral grade". Looking to restore it to a better finish and function than it is now, while replacing the mainspring (17lb Wilson Combat), barrel and link from the same have improved function the finish is worn and I'd like to update it.
So here we are, while minor tasks like polishing a feed ramp or throwing an AR togeather are tasks readily accomplished, refinishing this gun is a little out of my lane of fire. Sure hand me a few cans of Krylon and presto, quick and dirty camo job ready for work.
Absolute zero experiance with Duracote, so any insight, experiance, "don't do that's" are appreciated.
My understanding of the process it's all in the prep and I don't need a kiln or a paint gun to accomplish this task. Right, wrong or "come here cupcake and let's have a chat...."