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LMTRocks
04-28-10, 18:29
So I purchased some Cerakote Sniper Gray from Brownells last week. Here's the few things I've learned in the process to refinish my XD's slide:

I need a sandblasting cabinet.

Mix more cerakote than you might need

Use a good HVLP gun


My XD's slide is in the oven right now. About 30 more minutes before I take it out and cool it down. The sniper gray isn't black and it isn't stainless either. Hopefully it contrasts enough with the black lower and polished barrel. Truglo TFO sights will be going back onto the weapon as well.

I'm looking forward to doing other firearms in this coating. Anything longer than 24" will require a bigger oven.....

Pics to follow as soon as the oven tells me it's time to remove.

Lincoln7
04-28-10, 22:07
What did you use to remove the factory finish? Looking forward to pics!

Lucky Strike
04-30-10, 15:34
Does it look like this one? Had this done by Springer Precision (along with a grip chop and trigger job)...went back and forth on the color (almost went with a dark blue) I wanted, but ended up with Sniper Grey......not flashy but different enough to make the gun more "mine".

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v295/chicano11/IMG_0927.jpg