Lesgeaux 0 Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 I have two Saigas now and more to come soon as funds available. I shoot all my firearms stock and find that these shoulder and sight very nicely, a pleasure to shoot. My first was 7.62 16" and I just picked up a .223 in the same size. I have nicked up and put handling marks on my first and usually go over the bare metal with a B-Casey gun blue pen to try to keep the metal from the elements, but one day I will want to redo the finish as I try to keep all my firearms in decent shape. Since the coating is painted I am wondering should I plan for the future for striping the metal and going with a gun blue or should I plan for a coating like Duracoat. I am asking since I would rather see my Saigas finish be a gun blue but am not sure if the metal will take a good blueing; and I am not sure if the Duracoat will be any more rugged than the original tho I expect it has to be. I am asking since many have experience in the conversion and probably have tried one way or both. Many thanks, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lifer 0 Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 Good question. I too, will be watching the answers. My only Saiga is a 7.62X39 also. And I like it just fine in the factory configuration. Although I have been thinking about buying a DuraCoat Kit and trying a little VietNam jungle stripe on it. Lifer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kresk 10,063 Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 Tromix refinishes the conversions with Norrell Moly Resin and mine have stood up well thus far. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wjm 0 Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 Gon Kote makes a gun metal blue, as well as many other colors. This is a bake on like Moly Resin, and a very durable finish. Gun Kote Colors Quote Link to post Share on other sites
O.S.O.K. 0 Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 Gun Kote is an excellent product. How about a yellow AK? If you want something readily available and cheap that matches the stock paint very well go to wally world and get some Duplicolor flat black High-temp engine paint - automotive area. $5.79 After removing the furniture and internals, thoroughly degrease, follow application directions and bake in the oven ( I hang my parts up under a rack) for a few hours 300-400 degrees. Don't forget the receiver cover and gas tube Here is a pic of my .308 with this finish - fresh from the oven: Very durable and that $6 can of paint will do two or more rifles. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lesgeaux 0 Posted July 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 Thats sounds like a good option! Will pick up a can probably give it a go on a Norinco I am refurbing that was damaged in the Hurricane. I think the Norinco was originally painted as well. I am still wondering tho if the metal will accept blueing and if it will serve the firearm well? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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