Cerakote 1911- My First Time

[RustyHornet]

Yes I will be using a small gravity feed HVLP touch up gun.

 

[doddsracing]

Looking forward to seeing the finished product!

 

[1911ly]

I have been thinking about having this done to mine someday. I will eagerly following your results. Looks great so far!

 

[BIGnTall83]

Personally I like the look of it just blasted, as already said you did a great job blasting!

 

[ggglobert9]

Be careful using brake cleaner...I have used it on lots of stuff but have noticed some discoloration from it? Its cheaper than GunScrubber but I am leary? Anything you would not want the finish ruined on I would say don't and be safe using known cleaners. Alcohol never changed any colors on anything for me like the brake cleaner! Nice presentation by the way. Tell the guy you are doing it for it melted in the oven and offer him $50 for it!

 

[Hillbillyblood]

That's looking great! Excellent job on the pictures!

 

[RustyHornet]

Thanks for the caution on the brake cleaner, I may use laquer thinner instead. The directions call for baking after they are cleaned to ensure all of the solvent is gone and the piece is dry. I believe the heat will also help with the coating adhering. Thanks for the compliments so far, I will try to finish it up the first part of this week. Dchiu and I are already discussing the next projects which will be much bigger and more complicated!

Jon

 

[dchiu]

Be careful using brake cleaner...I have used it on lots of stuff but have noticed some discoloration from it? Its cheaper than GunScrubber but I am leary? Anything you would not want the finish ruined on I would say don't and be safe using known cleaners. Alcohol never changed any colors on anything for me like the brake cleaner! Nice presentation by the way. Tell the guy you are doing it for it melted in the oven and offer him $50 for it!

Im very nervous as is with this whole thing. This dosent make me feel any better. So far I am happy with everything, excited to see the final result.

I went to the Para-Pro shop and random websites Google popped up for wood grips, but I am still unsuccessful in finding any. Not too many appear to be made for the double stack...

 

[RustyHornet]

Ah calm down.. Its just a gun, not like its important..

 

[RustyHornet]

Heading into work bright (actually dark) and early tomorrow to spray this thing with cerakote! I had to buy an oven to bring to work. I'm really excited to see how it turns out!

Jon

 

[richardraw316]

Im very nervous as is with this whole thing. This dosent make me feel any better. So far I am happy with everything, excited to see the final result.

I went to the Para-Pro shop and random websites Google popped up for wood grips, but I am still unsuccessful in finding any. Not too many appear to be made for the double stack...

here ya go.
Slim 1911

 

[RustyHornet]

All the parts are clean and currently in the oven baking at 250* for 30 min. Then comes the spraying!

 

[gregkl]

All the parts are clean and currently in the oven baking at 250* for 30 min. Then comes the spraying!

You got to work early!

 

[gregkl]

here ya go.
Slim 1911

I have set for my single stack. Will they work on a double stack?

 

[RustyHornet]

Well I am definitely not a Cerakote expert. Will take more practice. A most of the small parts came out ok, but the slide and frame will need redone as I was not happy with the way they turned out. No biggie. I think I figured out the problem and its not a huge deal, just gotta use a different spray gun.

 

[doddsracing]

I coat pistons with there slick coat and I have the best luck with an airbrush.

 

[PGRChaplain]

Looks great so far, waiting for the finishd product. Great presentation!

 

[ggglobert9]

Oh no it turned pink!!??

 

[dchiu]

Oh no it turned pink!!??

That would be terrible! I guess I could save it for a lady friend...

 

[RustyHornet]

Any recommendations as far as an airbrush?