Hydro dipping a barrel

[ORjeff]

Has anyone done it? Lessons learned?

I have two barrels I'm thinking about, both are stainless and I don't want to risk damaging either. One is an F-TR barrel that shoots and the other is a hunting rifle that's difficult to replace barrels on. This is pure cosmetics but I have a vision that is gonna rock my world if it works. Research so far says it will handle the heat.

I have a neighbor that does hydro dipping as a side gig. He tells me he's done barrels before and says he needs to blast it, degrease, base paint, dip it, then clear coat. I can machine caps to protect the threads and bore of the F-TR barrel, a bit more of a challenge to protect the bore on the hunting barrel.

Any issues with bore cleaner damaging paint?

 

[LVLAaron]

Any issues with bore cleaner damaging paint?

This would be my only concern, if it is a concern at all.

 

[Bc'z]

My thoughts
Ceracot for base color provided the hydro dip will stick to it, automotive clear can handle some heat just think of a black car in the Arizona sun.
Another thought is a black epoxy base on the stainless.
Damn now I'm curious.
I'd do a Lil testing to figure it out.