DIY parkerizing

[Pistolgrip Pump]

How would I go about replicating the park coating on a ria gi model? I have a part in stainless I want to parkerize and I didnt want to spend a whole lot. Any ideas?

[nick]

You can't parkerize SS.

[CSACANNONEER]

Switch the part to non STAIN LESS (what part of those two words is hard to understand?) and then parkerize the non stainless steel part.

[Pistolgrip Pump]

Forget I asked *****. Close the thread then.

[gawker]

Brownells sells a chemical for stainless that blackens it. If memory serves, the SIG P229 slide is stainless and uses a similar chemical process to darken the finish. Can't say if it will match your current finish.

[Pistolgrip Pump]

Brownells sells a chemical for stainless that blackens it. If memory serves, the SIG P229 slide is stainless and uses a similar chemical process to darken the finish. Can't say if it will match your current finish.

Maybe theres some other process that can get close? Doesnt have to match perfect just better than stainless vs parkerize.

[davidb]

oxynate 84

[nick]

Brownells sells a chemical for stainless that blackens it. If memory serves, the SIG P229 slide is stainless and uses a similar chemical process to darken the finish. Can't say if it will match your current finish.

Doesn't SIG melonite/nitride them? If so, it's not a process you can do with just applying a chemical. It's worth pursuing though, just not at home. Nitriding the frame and slide would likely be around $100 or so.

[GunDog]

If it's just a small part or two consider shooting it with Brownell's Aluma-Hyde in Parkerizing Gray color. Yes, it can be used on stainless parts.

http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/metal-prep-coloring/paint-finishes/air-cure-aerosol-paints/aluma-hyde-ii-prod1117.aspx

[Xscmurcielago]

check out robar, i was looking into the SR45 when they first came out and was planning on sending it to them for their "stainless blackening". It looks like a factory black gun afterwards and was very fairly priced.

[RickD427]

I'll second the recommendation for Robar.

They built me a rifle on a Remington 700 action with a stainless steel barrel. The did a black oxide treatment that very closely resembles parkerizing. You cannot tell the difference in metals between the action and the barrel.

They run a very professional operation. I think that you would be very happy with them.

[Pistolgrip Pump]

If it's just a small part or two consider shooting it with Brownell's Aluma-Hyde in Parkerizing Gray color. Yes, it can be used on stainless parts.

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http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-to...-prod1117.aspx

Well I was going to order that but the shipping costs more than the product itself! What a joke lol

[GunDog]

Well I was going to order that but the shipping costs more than the product itself! What a joke lol

Peruse Brownell's catalog for awhile and I'm sure you can come up with some more "have to have" items to justify the shipping costs.

[TATER313]

Cerakote should have a color close, and will last long.

[trujilr2]

what part is it? there is a huge aftermarket for 1911 parts and they are not pricey at all. check out the parts for sale here and 1911 forum u might find the part u need.