Recommendation for coating process?
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Cerrakote is very durable for a chemical coating.
NP3, when applied right, is thin, but offers good lubricity and long life.
Electroless nickel will be extremely durable, but you should talk to the plater first if your action has tight tolerances. Nickel doesn't rust and has an inherently smooth finish.
Tripp Research does very high-quality hard-chrome plating. Tripp's work is at the top of the heap. Sadly, they are halting their custom plating service as of 6/13/2008:
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
Notice Given: 03/13/2008
Effective Date: 06/13/2008
Tripp Research Inc. is discontinuing its refinishing division on 06/13/2008. This includes both Hard Chrome and Coating services. This is a permanent cessation of refinishing services. It is not temporary. We will not accept refinishing jobs received after this date. Our Magazines, Products, and Firearm Development divisions are performing at all-time highs, and we are concentrating our focus on these aspects of our business.
Sample: http://www.trippresearch.com/osdoc/strip_images/p7m8-hc-nill-left-full-hi.jpg
The following is a partial list of firearm refinishers. This list, naturally, is not an endorsement, but rather a starting point for you to research suitability for your particular refinishing needs. If someone else needs to be added to this list, feel free to contact us.
Metaloy
APW Cogan
Fords Guns
Robar
Techplate
Metalife
Rebel
Black T,coating) - 601-939-74488
Elite Custom Guns
Bear Coat
NP3, when applied right, is thin, but offers good lubricity and long life.
Electroless nickel will be extremely durable, but you should talk to the plater first if your action has tight tolerances. Nickel doesn't rust and has an inherently smooth finish.
Tripp Research does very high-quality hard-chrome plating. Tripp's work is at the top of the heap. Sadly, they are halting their custom plating service as of 6/13/2008:
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
Notice Given: 03/13/2008
Effective Date: 06/13/2008
Tripp Research Inc. is discontinuing its refinishing division on 06/13/2008. This includes both Hard Chrome and Coating services. This is a permanent cessation of refinishing services. It is not temporary. We will not accept refinishing jobs received after this date. Our Magazines, Products, and Firearm Development divisions are performing at all-time highs, and we are concentrating our focus on these aspects of our business.
Sample: http://www.trippresearch.com/osdoc/strip_images/p7m8-hc-nill-left-full-hi.jpg
The following is a partial list of firearm refinishers. This list, naturally, is not an endorsement, but rather a starting point for you to research suitability for your particular refinishing needs. If someone else needs to be added to this list, feel free to contact us.
Metaloy
APW Cogan
Fords Guns
Robar
Techplate
Metalife
Rebel
Black T,coating) - 601-939-74488
Elite Custom Guns
Bear Coat
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