Damaged finish on 12g semi barrels.

[Tommy.H 0]

Just bought a second hand hatsan escort luxano. It came with two barrels, 26" and 28". The finish on both barrels is damaged as is the black finish on the receiver. The previous owner put some kind of cleaning solution on it and tarnished it. It was going for a song so I bought as the rest of the gun is in mint condition with virtually no use after he damaged it which was not too long after he bought it. Have any of you any experience in repairing this sort of damage? Looking for hints and tips and recommended products to use. Bought this as a hide gun so will tend to use the 26" so I am happy to go out with a rough barrel while I work on the 28" to perfect the repair prior to trying it on the 26". I will try to up load some pics of the damage ASAP so you can see for yourselves what has been done.

 

Thanks.

 

TH

[richmcgin 32]

is the finish on the barrels textured or flat?

[Tommy.H 0]

It appears to be flat but where the cleaning agent was is now a deeper mat finish, if a little mottled. The damaged area looks rough but is still smooth to the touch. I have a mate who is great with an airbrush but I was looking for a recommendation of what to cover it with.

Thanks for the reply BTW

 

Pics are a little behind as my camera is missing and my phone cant pick up the detail.

[richmcgin 32]

Not alot of help to you but there is a coating you can get in all diff colours but right this min i cant for the life of me remember its name. i have seen it a few places and i think ebay too sorry but as soon as i remember i will let u know.

[Tommy.H 0]

You thinking of Duracoat?

 

http://www.lauerweaponry.com/

 

Looks the business but seems to be as rare as rocking horse s*%t in the UK. Researched a couple of products but here in the UK we seem to have bluing or nothing. Was hoping someone may have tried something and could recommend a specific product so I dont throw my money away on some useless c^&p.

 

Cheers BTW

[richmcgin 32]

Yep thats the stuff, i have seen it advertised and seem to remember visiting a web site. if you want to sort it out the easy way just strip the finish off the barrel, degrease and blu it, i think thats what i might do, sorry i cant be of more help to you.