Pawn shop shotgun to HD shotgun w/ Duracoat. Not dial up friendly.

Rayman · October 10th, 2009, 06:35 AM

I told someone on here I'd let them know how my little duracoat project went. So here it is. I appologize for the subpar photos.

I bought a pretty beat up looking Remington 870 Wingmaster at a local pawnshop. Internals were still good, it just looked like crap. Blue was worn down in multiple places. Scratches all over the place.

I didn't have a pump yet for HD, so I decided it was time for a little transformation. Bought a Rem police 18.5' barrel with rifled sights. Added a Rem 2 shot extension. Stock got changed out to Speedfeed I. Forend now has rails, made by Ergo.

There are more then enough write ups about duracoat, so I'm not going to go in to that much detail. I chose basic matte black. They offered an self-lubication additive for a couple bucks, figured it couldn't hurt. I had a airbrush compressor and airbrush kit from Harbor Freight that I used. I used the degreaser that duracoat offered, figure I'm play it safe.

Blued surfaces require no sanding according to the instructions. So I just put on my gloves and degreased everything. I rigged a stand so I can hang the parts. Then I just sprayed it on. It was easy to work with. Started out with very thin layers and when I got the courage, I started laying it on thicker. I am very impressed by how well duracoat worked. Turned out pretty good. It's not perfect, there are light imperfections here and there. But I'm positive I can fix those problems the next go around. All in all, a good first experience with the stuff.

I'd recommend anyone to do it themselves, if they're on the fence about it.

Wasabi · October 10th, 2009, 08:38 AM

Looks great, nice job!

Siafu · October 10th, 2009, 11:00 AM

Well done!

What was the Pawn Shop OTD price for this fine tool?

gumaro · October 10th, 2009, 02:02 PM

I Duracoated my CZ 82. I would recommend it to someone who needs to finish a firearm. Nice job.

Rayman · October 10th, 2009, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Siafu

Well done!

What was the Pawn Shop OTD price for this fine tool?

$200 out the door. Tag was $275, I used our down economy as a bargaining tool.

Keep in mind, it's a Wingmaster.

HotGuns · October 10th, 2009, 05:38 PM

Great job, I have used DuraCoat on several rifles that I hav built and put it on other hunting guns that were used for hunting to make them rust free.

RMS · October 10th, 2009, 05:51 PM

Good job. Nothing wrong with those pictures.

ErikGr7 · October 10th, 2009, 05:56 PM

Good work

Congrats on the shotty

jbum · October 10th, 2009, 08:49 PM

OUTSTANDING job!!!

Ram Rod · October 10th, 2009, 09:07 PM

I think that's an excellent job and a good transformation! What we might do with a little bit of love in what we do and how we do it. Awesome. I'm in the middle of a custom 10/22 stock finishing project myself. No price you can account for in the DIY projects. Some of them you just have to dive in and do it and it all works out well. Other times it takes a little bit of disappointment and more hard work to turn it around. Projects created out of a good deal and the willingness to undertake them is priceless. These sort of things keep our minds working in order to make things right. I'm saying your project appears to have turned out in good condition, and you should be proud of your accomplishment. You'll be ready to do it all over again in no time, and I'm sure those who have been thinking of doing the same feel a bit more confident now in their venue.

October 10th, 2009, 06:35 AM	#1
Rayman Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: columbus Posts: 66	Pawn shop shotgun to HD shotgun w/ Duracoat. Not dial up friendly. I told someone on here I'd let them know how my little duracoat project went. So here it is. I appologize for the subpar photos. I bought a pretty beat up looking Remington 870 Wingmaster at a local pawnshop. Internals were still good, it just looked like crap. Blue was worn down in multiple places. Scratches all over the place. I didn't have a pump yet for HD, so I decided it was time for a little transformation. Bought a Rem police 18.5' barrel with rifled sights. Added a Rem 2 shot extension. Stock got changed out to Speedfeed I. Forend now has rails, made by Ergo. There are more then enough write ups about duracoat, so I'm not going to go in to that much detail. I chose basic matte black. They offered an self-lubication additive for a couple bucks, figured it couldn't hurt. I had a airbrush compressor and airbrush kit from Harbor Freight that I used. I used the degreaser that duracoat offered, figure I'm play it safe. Blued surfaces require no sanding according to the instructions. So I just put on my gloves and degreased everything. I rigged a stand so I can hang the parts. Then I just sprayed it on. It was easy to work with. Started out with very thin layers and when I got the courage, I started laying it on thicker. I am very impressed by how well duracoat worked. Turned out pretty good. It's not perfect, there are light imperfections here and there. But I'm positive I can fix those problems the next go around. All in all, a good first experience with the stuff. I'd recommend anyone to do it themselves, if they're on the fence about it.

October 10th, 2009, 08:38 AM	#2
Wasabi Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lutz, FL Posts: 1,026	Looks great, nice job! __________________ "Life's tough......It's even tougher if you're stupid." -John Wayne

October 10th, 2009, 05:38 PM	#6
HotGuns Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 7,582	Great job, I have used DuraCoat on several rifles that I hav built and put it on other hunting guns that were used for hunting to make them rust free. __________________ AR. CHL Instr. To compel a man to furnish funds for the propagation of ideas he disbelieves and abhors is sinful and tyrannical. Thomas Jefferson

October 10th, 2009, 05:56 PM	#8
ErikGr7 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,028	Good work Congrats on the shotty __________________ 110% Gun nut here

October 10th, 2009, 08:49 PM	#9
jbum Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dandridge Tennessee Posts: 500	OUTSTANDING job!!! __________________ PT145 MIL PRO MOSSBERG 500 CRUISER S&W 638 THUNDER .380 NRA MEMBER

October 10th, 2009, 11:00 AM	#3
Siafu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: East Jahunga Posts: 983	Well done! What was the Pawn Shop OTD price for this fine tool?

October 10th, 2009, 02:02 PM	#4
gumaro Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Alvin, TX Posts: 175	I Duracoated my CZ 82. I would recommend it to someone who needs to finish a firearm. Nice job.

October 10th, 2009, 05:51 PM	#7
RMS Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: West KY Posts: 345	Good job. Nothing wrong with those pictures.

October 10th, 2009, 09:07 PM	#10
Ram Rod VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: crawford county, arkansas Posts: 8,807	I think that's an excellent job and a good transformation! What we might do with a little bit of love in what we do and how we do it. Awesome. I'm in the middle of a custom 10/22 stock finishing project myself. No price you can account for in the DIY projects. Some of them you just have to dive in and do it and it all works out well. Other times it takes a little bit of disappointment and more hard work to turn it around. Projects created out of a good deal and the willingness to undertake them is priceless. These sort of things keep our minds working in order to make things right. I'm saying your project appears to have turned out in good condition, and you should be proud of your accomplishment. You'll be ready to do it all over again in no time, and I'm sure those who have been thinking of doing the same feel a bit more confident now in their venue. __________________ RamRod-----sans remords live, eat, breathe, sleep Glock

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