Anatomy of a Crap Duracoat Job (graphic images)

[Hoosier Gun Coat]

I received 2 firearms the other day to refinish. Both had been done by someone who claimed to be a "certified" Duracoat refinisher. At first glance it appeared to be a case of bad prep work. Easily enough. However, after disassembling and a nice dunk in my degrease solution the coating instantly melted and peeled off. This so called "certified" Duracoat refinisher used spray paint. It was enough to make me want to vomit. Below are some photo of how it looked before. Take note on the lazyness of the application. So, if you get a good deal on a refinishing job be aware. You always get what you pay for.

Is it possible to coat the entire barrel???

No prep done here. Note the original blueing.

Too lazy to remove the hand guard. Screw it. We'll just coat around it.

I can't disassemble the rings. Thats wwyyy too much work.

 

[tenring]

Is it possible to "hint" just who was responsible for this?

 

[IndySSD]

Is it possible to "hint" just who was responsible for this?

No, the moral of this story is that you always take your firearms to HGC to have them done correctly.

 

[Zoub]

Wow, left the entire forend on the 870. Even my own done at home rattle can work shows a lot more attetention to detail. It is almost hard to believe someone who charges money for their work did this.

 

[IndySSD]

Heh, too funny * I need to pay more attention to detail myself! *

 

[seamusalaska]

Oh, the horror!

 

[nalees]

wow, i pray that this wasnt anyone on our boards. that is pathetic.

 

[nova512]

wow,to see rust on a gun that extensive hurts me lol.

 

[theweakerbrother]

Out him! Out HIM!!!!!

 

[doglb]

I would be pissed! If I pay for the job, it better be a good one!
Thats just sad...

 

[DarkRose]

Out him! Out HIM!!!!!

Agreed!

 

[ghitch75]

hey Gun Coat i have sent you a few emails about some work....no response????

 

[downzero]

This just makes me that much happier that I refinished my own guns.

 

[spartan933]

No, the moral of this story is that you always take your firearms to HGC to have them done correctly.

I will vouch for Hoosier Gun Coat. He did the work on my Kimber 1911. Though I had it Cerekoted. Looks and functions awesome. He does great work.

 

[IndyMonkey]

I have seen some work from a central Indiana gun "smith" that is a joke.

I have not had him do any of my stuff so I feel its not my place to out him.

 

[tbhausen]

NO WAY I'd even make it to the door falling for that crap... I'd have posted his name here by now. No need for a legit competitor to do it. That's how I roll...

 

[rockhopper46038]

Oy Vey!

 

[Moses]

i have had 2 guns dura-coated and the person who did them did an excellent job. its a shame to see the work of a huckster.

 

[WebSnyper]

I'm interested in the "after" pics. Please post some when its done.

 

[Rookie]

I have seen some work from a central Indiana gun "smith" that is a joke.

I have not had him do any of my stuff so I feel its not my place to out him.

Did you just give a hint? If it's who I think it is, he owes me four screws for my Taurus 850 and a screw for my ruger 10-22 leaving both guns unusable ...