IF you get tired of that shiny stainless barrel (Quick Fix)

[Shotafterdark]

Tonite I gave the butt ugly Tikka T3x in 6.5 Creed a make over with the same process ,,,
started out chasing brown but dumped that notion for a granite grey to match the receiver .

Then I looked it over and didn't like the black bolt assembly so I made that a matte stainless
to match the barrel ...

The action is cerakoted grey and the barrel burning took it to a perfect match ...

Enjoy !!

 

[DShortt]

Tonite I gave the butt ugly Tikka T3x in 6.5 Creed a make over with the same process ,,,
started out chasing brown but dumped that notion for a granite grey to match the receiver .

Then I looked it over and didn't like the black bolt assembly so I made that a matte stainless
to match the barrel ...

The action is cerakoted grey and the barrel burning took it to a perfect match ...

Enjoy !!

I'm just glad to know there's a treatment for stainless to take the glare off.

Not that I don't appreciate the rest of it, nice job!

Thanks for sharing. I'd definitely never thought about that.

 

[Oldbloke]

My solution was different.
All mine are blued but at times can give off a bit of "flash" in the sun.

I just had the Mrs sew a "sleeve" that slides over the barrel and first 2" of the stock from cammo cloth. A cable tie holds it in place. Resolves most of the issue.

 

[Fast14riot]

I would bet, with brushes and time variance, you could make a pattern effect…

Ah dammit, you had to go and type that. My particular flavor of autism mixed with anxiety disorder means I'm going to get out the steel wire brushes and make patterns in my new hunting rifle barrel then try this brown stuff. I was almost done with it!

 

[Fast14riot]

My solution was different.
All mine are blued but at times can give off a bit of "flash" in the sun.

I just had the Mrs sew a "sleeve" that slides over the barrel and first 2" of the stock from cammo cloth. A cable tie holds it in place. Resolves most of the issue.

Sounds nicer than camo duct tape

 

[Shotafterdark]

So far we have a multitude of shades of brown , grey's and definitely black.....I'd say if you play with this stuff you can dial in a whole palette of colors and it won't rub off.....
So a camo pattern is certainly obtainable,
The sky is the limit chaps...

 

[Shotafterdark]

Sounds nicer than camo duct tape

Definitely ....

 

[Shotafterdark]

My solution was different.
All mine are blued but at times can give off a bit of "flash" in the sun.

I just had the Mrs sew a "sleeve" that slides over the barrel and first 2" of the stock from cammo cloth. A cable tie holds it in place. Resolves most of the issue.

Well sir I'm sure the wife enjoyed making that for you on her sewing machine
it's a lost art ...
But that just isn't gonna cut it with my rifles...
That's like wearing a condom

 

[Shotafterdark]

Hey there enough of you guys have contacted me about what this chemical is ,
I don't think you're able to hit the pause on the videos and see but I'm gonna give you a link to exactly what I purchased

Amazon.com

 

[B Nettesheim]

A pair of wizzums I just finished, he doesn’t like shiny stuff either, it’s a simple and easy process

 

[Shotafterdark]

A pair of wizzums I just finished, he doesn’t like shiny stuff either, it’s a simple and easy process View attachment 1725261

That's outstanding and Beautiful.....Love seeing others happy like me....Great Job !!!
I think we are onto something BIG here

Now all the guys at the range are going to be beating you up about how you did that

 

[philip brousseau]

I probably have 5 rifles I would like to do. Barrels only. How many quarts would I need?

 

[Shotafterdark]

I probably have 5 rifles I would like to do. Barrels only. How many quarts would I need?

Phil ..one bottle will last you 7 lifetimes
you literally use nothing ...just a damp (barely) cloth is all it takes
it is FAST acting upon the slightest exposure

 

[B Nettesheim]

A better picture in some better light
Here’s my process.
Sand or polish perfectly
Clean. Absolutely clean
Apply chemicals with a paint rag, not a blue shop towel
Wash off with water
Reapply with worn out red scotchbrite
Wash again with water
All while wearing new rubber gloves

 

[kelbro]

Looks great! How does that finish hold up to a barrel vise?

 

[joshb]

Just ordered a bottle! Thanks for the info!

 

[MClark]

My solution was different.
All mine are blued but at times can give off a bit of "flash" in the sun.

I just had the Mrs sew a "sleeve" that slides over the barrel and first 2" of the stock from cammo cloth. A cable tie holds it in place. Resolves most of the issue.

I have a stainless Remington 700 in 260 REM that is mirror polished. A hunting rifle.
I have a sleeve I purchased that is of a material similar to a T-shirt. Rubber band at muzzle keeps front in place, rear has the scope ring through it.

 

[B Nettesheim]

Looks great! How does that finish hold up to a barrel vise?

Use fresh cardboard

 

[itchyTF]

Mentioned this process to a gunsmith friend and his comment was that it doesn’t last long compared to cerakote which lasts a long time.
He didn’t quantify how long “long” is for this process.

 

[Shotafterdark]

A better picture in some better light
Here’s my process.
Sand or polish perfectly
Clean. Absolutely clean
Apply chemicals with a paint rag, not a blue shop towel
Wash off with water
Reapply with worn out red scotchbrite
Wash again with water
All while wearing new rubber gloves View attachment 1725332

cant tell ya what I love more the rifle or your shop