Paint over Parkerizing?

[28indy]

Can paint be applied over parkerizing and if so what are the possible appearance outcomes...?

[Morrisey]

There is a finish called Gunkote that can be applied over parkerizing (in fact, I understand it adheres best to a thoroughly clean and degreased Park'd pistol). This comes in a wide variety of finishes (I've even seen pink and purple, although camo tones are probably the ones you'll see most often).

Tom

[28indy]

How do you get the park dark black as this is my intent.

[Morrisey]

Gunkote is available in both gloss and satin black. You can get DIY kits, or you can have a shop do it for you fairly reasonably (I've seen prices for less than $200 for a complete pistol -- all exposed metal parts -- including disassembly and reassembly).

Gunkote needs to be baked on for maximum durability. It's a fairly low-temp bake, but that's one reason you may want it professionally done. I know that anything that involves a sprayed finish usually becomes a disaster in my hands. :scared:

Tom

[Morrisey]

For those who are braver (or more competent) than I, here is a link:

http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/store/ProductDetail.aspx?p=1150

It is doubtlessly available other places as well. I just order a lot of stuff from Brownells....

Tom

[garrettwc]

28indy, you can get parkerizing in various shades besides the gray. There is a black parkerizing available that is done with manganese phosphate. Here is one done by Dave Berryhill in that finish(and no it's not mine :( ):

http://www.berryhillguns.com/meusoc1.jpg