hoop762 0 Posted July 22, 2005 Report Share Posted July 22, 2005 i had read in an earlier post that hi temp BBQ paint is a pretty good match for the original finish for my gas tube. I have no complaints about the color/texture but the first time i cleaned it, the solvents i used just seemed to melt the paint away. Is it necessary to use a hi temp paint on the gas tube?? what is a good one to use that i can bake on?? thanks much HOOP Quote Link to post Share on other sites
k_dawg 0 Posted July 22, 2005 Report Share Posted July 22, 2005 sounds like a job for GunCote http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/store/Pro...%20GUN%20FINISH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rscotth 0 Posted July 23, 2005 Report Share Posted July 23, 2005 (edited) That Brownells sounds like the way to go. What's the temp range of the BBQ paint? I have been using the engine enamel from any autoparts store for all types automotive products and the receiver of my .308 conversion. These are cheap spray cans but the paint is fuel/ oil resistant, looks good and rated for up to 500 degrees. The max temp may be too low for for a gas tube application. Just a thought. RSH Edited July 23, 2005 by rscotth Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hoop762 0 Posted July 23, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2005 the bbq paint is rated at 1200 degrees. i think thats a bit overkill. I dont think the gas tube would get even close to 500 degrees. anybody tested this out?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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lollygagger 1 Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 (edited) Errr... Unless the drill walked badly during punching the holes in the tube, the only thing "silvered" should be the I.D of the hole and what shows from removal of "flash". I just retouch mine when finished with some cold blue via a Q-tip. Lollygagger ...On my.308 (there's 4 holes under there). Another shot... Edited August 2, 2005 by lollygagger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lollygagger 1 Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 (edited) Okay. I found my shot of my ported 7.62x39mm Saiga: It's done much the same -(handguard is different -I get bored easy). The tube was cold blue retouched as the .308 one was. Lollygagger Edited August 2, 2005 by lollygagger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hoop762 0 Posted August 3, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2005 the drilling into the tube was not the problem. There were some very small scratches in the finish but nothing major. There were just some fairly large scratches from everyday use. i picked up some engine enamel, baked it on, and so far its held up pretty good. thanks much for the info though. Im sure that will come in handy in the future. HOOP Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pistonring8 1 Posted August 3, 2005 Report Share Posted August 3, 2005 I used a Sharpie marker. It was supposed to be a temporary cover up, but it worked pretty well, so I still use it to cover any little bits of bare metal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
G O B 3,516 Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 Birchwood Casey makes a dandy touch-up pen . Workes wonders to hide scratches and for --well---touch-up! G O B Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IndyArms 10,186 Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 Birchwood Casey makes a dandy touch-up pen . Workes wonders to hide scratches and for --well---touch-up! Indeed they do... I bought one at Bass Pro for my Saigas... got a satin or flat black, I forget now which one it was... Satin I THINK.... to better match the Saiga finish... Anyways... I used it to cover the bottom of the receiver where the plate was removed... it worked GREAT although... be careful... it will leave a "brush stroke" appearance if you dont take extra time to REALLY make it nice... I just said SCREW IT... its black... hell, no one even saw it before when it was that odd color metal... now its even better... and since I dont care... it was GOOD ENOUGH for me... If you want "spot on perfection"... you need a spray on type... if you are like me.. and want it DONE now.. the Birchwood Casey pen is the shiznitz! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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