DuraKote or Ceramic finish for Glock

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chesster

Discussion Starter · Aug 16, 2006

I recently purchased a G22 2nd Gen police trade in and mechanically it is in great shape but the slide finish is shot. Anyone have experience with these two finishes/vendors/costs etc....??????????

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I used a product called 'Armacoat' in Flat Black (Similar to Duracoat) and had excellent results.

I used Laquer Thinner to clean the stripped slide, (remember to removed the firing pin liner) and stuck a metal rod in there to hold the slide while I painted it.

I bought a cheap spray gun and dad has a compressor... I just coated it, then put it in the oven, replaced the liner and it looks brand new!

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fourrobert13

· #3 · Aug 16, 2006

Duracoat is easy and simple to use, but takes about three weeks to fully cure. You can shoot the prior to the three weeks being over but the finish will wear quicker. If you are looking at ceramic finishes, look at duraheat which is also made by duracoat. With duraheat, there is no mixing, and it only takes a week for it to completely cure. The duraheat is a little more expensive but worth it. In my experience with both finishes, the duraheat seems to hold up much better to normal wear and tear.

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guns54

· #4 · Aug 11, 2009

fourrobert13 said:
Duracoat is easy and simple to use, but takes about three weeks to fully cure. You can shoot the prior to the three weeks being over but the finish will wear quicker. If you are looking at ceramic finishes, look at duraheat which is also made by duracoat. With duraheat, there is no mixing, and it only takes a week for it to completely cure. The duraheat is a little more expensive but worth it. In my experience with both finishes, the duraheat seems to hold up much better to normal wear and tear.

hi. i had it put on my barrel and it set for 5 weeks or more, went to the range and after 60rds the paint on the barrel was shot, i dont think he mixed right. how do i get the rest off, iamm just going to shine the barrel. thanks. email me if you can help.chris

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mike cyrwus

· #5 · Aug 12, 2009

get it cerakoted.
beats any duracoat product on metal.

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guns54

· #6 · Aug 12, 2009

mike cyrwus said:
get it cerakoted.
beats any duracoat product on metal.

hi. do you do barrels, please email me if so. thank you.have a safe day. chris

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Jim S.

· #7 · Aug 15, 2009

Why not just send the slide to Glock for refinishing. It is only around $50.00 and will look like new.

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C.C.Z.

· #8 · Aug 26, 2009

Cerakote is by far the best product out there. Nothing compares to Cerakote in terms of durability and longevity.

Check out www.nicindustries.com for more info on how it compares to duracoat and gunkote. The two top finishes available.

Cerakote is also used by the military and most major gun manufactures.

Shoot me an email if you have any questions.