Usual Issues on DIY Gun Coat Treatments

Topically applied protective gun treatments are very popular with the gun enthusiast community. The ease of application is something that makes it very accessible for a lot of amateurs. In addition, the affordability of quality products, usually costing less than fifteen dollars per bottle, makes it a relatively risk free venture for most people.

A properly applied gun coat can save a weapon from a ton of abuse. High impact collisions and random contact with sharp objects will no longer pose a threat. High temperatures, corrosion and inclement weather are all rendered ineffectual against the protection provided by the treatment. However, this protection is only reliable if the process was done correctly. There are a few common issues inexperienced people encounter when applying a gun coat for the first time.

Protective coats come in a variety of colors and finishes. A lot of times, people apply them for the aesthetic benefits as much as for its shielding functions. People who have difficulty getting the exact color they want might have an issue with their application technique. Remember that, as with spray painting, you stop once you’ve achieved the desired shade. Oversaturating the surface may distort the color.

Re-applying gun coating to a previously treated firearm might leave you with visually mismatched pieces. While this has zero detrimental effect on its protective functions, it might prove to be a distracting eyesore for some people. In order for coatings to match, all factors have to be exactly the same. Mixture consistency, spray gun air pressure and distance, ambient light and curing duration all have to be identical. It’s a good idea to always mix your batches of coating in excess. This way you have something to use in case there are any necessary touch-ups.

Fisheyes on the metal surface are caused by liquid impurities. Make sure you degrease the metal thoroughly and wipe it bone dry before application of any gun coatings. Check the intake lines as well as the output valves of your sprayer for any oil or water contamination as well.

It’s normal for a little color to bleed the first time you clean your weapon’s brand new gun coating. However, if excessive amounts of color are leeching out of the component, then you know it was insufficiently cured. Leaving it longer in the oven will eliminate this problem entirely.