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sycolamb

29th July 2004, 23:59

I'm new to the forum and am thinking of refinishing my Springfield parkerized frame with Lauer Custom Weaponry DuraBake in OD green. Has anyone ever used this product? Do "bake on" finishes work? This will be the first time I've ever refinished something other than a wooden chair! :eek: Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks

John

30th July 2004, 01:54

I want to hear about that too!

Rgds

stumbler

30th July 2004, 06:34

Send the sweetheart out of the house for a while before using her oven :D

I have never tried it, but I am interested too.

stans

31st July 2004, 18:31

I have used GunKote before and that is a bake on finish. It does stink!!! Metal prep is key, bead blasted finish, no oil on the metal, parkerize (for GunKote you can use their K-Phos) then apply the color finish as directed. It does work well, but it will wear and chip on the sharp edges.

1911slabsides

1st August 2004, 02:00

It does work well. Like stans said metal prep is the big deal. I was worried the first time I tried it but it really did come out better than I thought it would. Use several light coats, Or "follow the directions on the can" BTW I just did a gun with "shooters solutions" parkerizing. You boil those parts. So far I have baked several guns and boiled a couple. I'm really getting to know my way around the kitchen :o

sycolamb

4th August 2004, 23:27

John

5th August 2004, 02:19

sycolamb,

Just click here (http://forum.m1911.org/html.php?file=howtopostpics.htm) to get an idea of how to post pictures. This is in the FAQ too.

Please read the forum announcements, for future "How to... " articles

Rgds

1911slabsides

5th August 2004, 15:34

I received my Lauer "DuraBake" today. I took stumblers advice and sent the wife to the mall :D I prepped the frame with Lauer "TruStrip" first. It really turned out better than I had expected! The instructions were easy to follow too. I would attach a photo but I'm not sure how :confused: Thank you all for the advice and the "courage boost"!!

Glad to hear that it came out good. First time I did one I was looking all over for more guns to paint and bake, I was painting and baking door nobs, nails, anything!. Next step for you in the gun cook off competition is parkerizing, once you do that you will get the certification as a Gun Chef, A very high honor :D :eek: