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    Time to make the chimichangas
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    wildcatfan said:
    Anyone in central Indiana that does a good job cerakoting and can laser the original markings back afterwards?
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    I'm curious on the lasering the original markings back as to what you mean? In my experience, Cerakote jobs have not made it such that markings could not be seen, but maybe you are talking about something different than I have seen?

    In any case, yes, check with AllenM.
     
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    WebSnyper said:
    I'm curious on the lasering the original markings back as to what you mean? In my experience, Cerakote jobs have not made it such that markings could not be seen, but maybe you are talking about something different than I have seen?

    In any case, yes, check with AllenM.
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    If you have something cerakoted refinished etc then the original markings that are engraved will still be visible. The other things that are colored differently like rail numbers or anything with a different color are gone. You can have them laser applied after the cerakote so it looks like a factory finish. It makes a big difference
     

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    wildcatfan said:
    If you have something cerakoted refinished etc then the original markings that are engraved will still be visible. The other things that are colored differently like rail numbers or anything with a different color are gone. You can have them laser applied after the cerakote so it looks like a factory finish. It makes a big difference
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    Gotcha, yes, I was thinking engraved, so thanks for the explanation.

    Allen does great Cerakote and does laser work, though you will need to check with him if he would want to handle this type of laser work.
     
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    wildcatfan said:
    Just regular spray paint isn’t very durable. They sell home kits to do it that are ok supposedly.
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    I thought for sure the Miracle brand tractor paint TSC sell would be durable and not scratch on the slide cover panel for a hipoint 995 carbine. I sanded it down to metal and gave it 4 coats. Let it sit inside for 4 days before touch it. Did a finger nail scratch test on top and paint came off. Unusual for me to see that being i used to restore tractors for many years. I thought the spray cans had hardner in them too. That paint had always been some good stuff.

    I also dont have an oven i could bake the painted pieces in. Gf would kill me if i did..lol
     
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    I thought for sure the Miracle brand tractor paint TSC sell would be durable and not scratch on the slide cover panel for a hipoint 995 carbine. I sanded it down to metal and gave it 4 coats. Let it sit inside for 4 days before touch it. Did a finger nail scratch test on top and paint came off. Unusual for me to see that being i used to restore tractors for many years. I thought the spray cans had hardner in them too. That paint had always been some good stuff.

    I also dont have an oven i could bake the painted pieces in. Gf would kill me if i did..lol
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    Might look into duracoat though I've never had a gun done in it. I have had several cerakoted and they have held up well.
     
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    WebSnyper said:
    Might look into duracoat though I've never had a gun done in it. I have had several cerakoted and they have held up well.
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    Here's what the cover is. The top is where the pic rail mounts. This is where i did the finger nail test. Needless to say, the side where holes are for take down pins are all scratching off that fast.
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    Best Cerakote work I have ever had done is in North Webster, IN Chief Machine and Cerakote. 221 N Main St, North Webster, IN 46555.
    Darian does an amazing job....it would be worth the travel.
     
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    letzhunt said:
    Best Cerakote work I have ever had done is in North Webster, IN Chief Machine and Cerakote. 221 N Main St, North Webster, IN 46555.
    Darian does an amazing job....it would be worth the travel.
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    I drive by every day. Sign in the door says he is going to open a storefront someday.
     
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