Cerakote 1911- My First Time

[Bikerdad61]

Any recommendations as far as an airbrush?

Is the HVLP putting out to much solids ? I have never owned an air brush but I hear Pasch (spelling ?) makes good ones. What problems you having ?

 

[RustyHornet]

It was just spraying too dry. Even only a couple inches away. Just need more practice I think. I'll get the hang of it. I'm not ashamed to admit I screwed up, at least I tried and will continue to try until I am happy with it. I blame my father for making me such a perfectionist!

 

[doddsracing]

I have a Badger dual action the piston slik is real thin. I spray my parts while they are warm and spray real lite and keep going over until covered. You can let it flash between coats. It took a while before I could get it done without runs.

 

[Colts]

The alumina grit blast removes any oxide film; without any protective layer oxide will reform (starting in minutes).

Heating and coating (painting) should be done as soon as possible after blasting. 30 min. OK, a few hours maybe; but overnight is too long (oxide will have a chance to return, especially after heating in the oven).

Items must be painted immediately after heating (best while still warm) and humidity matters too (not too much or too little).

 

[DocIndy]

Contact AllenM and see what he is using. He is also in the auto repair/finish industry and he is now doing Cerakote finish work too. He will be building my Colt frame and stainless Caspian slide into a paper killing 1911 soon and the frame will be getting refinished in Cerakote. He has pics of some of his work in the advertisers/supporters section under Diamond Collision.

 

[RustyHornet]

Bumping this as there will be fresh pix tonite! Had some things come up that we're a little more important at the moment so this got put on hold. Luckily the owner was completely understanding.

 

[cmamath13]

The after pics are interesting. It sure makes it look unique. Nice job!

Has anyone seen it and asked you if it was a real gun?

 

[RustyHornet]

Well she's finally done! It may have taken awhile to sort out the problems, but it does help if you grab the right spray gun and figure out the right air pressure to use. Turned out fantastic. It always could have been better, but with this being my first one I'm very pleased. They will only get better from here on out. The owner has not seen it yet he knows its painted but thats it. On to the pix!

I hope you all enjoyed this learning experience with me! Big thanks to AllenM for a little help. Id like to thank my buddy dchiu for giving me the opportunity to ruin his gun for him!

Thanks, Jon

 

[Manatee]

Great job.

 

[MikeDVB]

Looks good!

 

[SSGSAD]

I am impressed, GREAT JOB !!!!!

 

[AllenM]

That looks great, Which silver is that?

 

[MikeDVB]

I just picked up a media blaster gun for my compressor, I'm going to start experimenting with parkerizing small parts...

All of the 'upgrades' I've ordered for my 1911 come blued when my gun is park'd so they don't match. The hard part will be getting the parkerized finish to match but even if it's a little different it won't be a shiny/glossy versus a matte.

Cerakote is a bit more than my skill level allows, I'd defer to AllenM for that

 

[RustyHornet]

Thanks guys! I appreciate it! Allen the silver is satin aluminum. And mike with the right setup anybody can do it! With a cheap HLVP touch up gun and some patience it can be done.

 

[MikeDVB]

Thanks guys! I appreciate it! Allen the silver is satin aluminum. And mike with the right setup anybody can do it! With a cheap HLVP touch up gun and some patience it can be done.

I have absolutely 0 skill at applying a painted product evenly... I've tried plenty of times and it's always obvious it's the work of an amateur .

 

[24Carat]

I want to caress it and put my fingerprints on it ! Very nice !

 

[MikeDVB]

I want to caress it and put my fingerprints on it ! Very nice !

COONFINGER!

 

[ranger2k]

Well she's finally done! It may have taken awhile to sort out the problems, but it does help if you grab the right spray gun and figure out the right air pressure to use. Turned out fantastic. It always could have been better, but with this being my first one I'm very pleased. They will only get better from here on out. The owner has not seen it yet he knows its painted but thats it. On to the pix!

I hope you all enjoyed this learning experience with me! Big thanks to AllenM for a little help. Id like to thank my buddy dchiu for giving me the opportunity to ruin his gun for him!

Thanks, Jon

that looks awesome! I might have to try that out on one of my older guns. Congrats

 

[cmamath13]

Looks awesome man!

 

[1kwikf]

That looks really good