[MagicMarker]

Ideally I'd like to get a couple small metal machine parts finished in the same coat every average metal external airsoft piece is done in.

Unfortunately it seems as though that's powder-coating, which is difficult or expensive..?

Has anyone used [what was recommended to me as an alternative,] matte black enamel paint?
Or what have you used to get that flat black look?

Any input and discussion on painting rifles or related content is welcome!

 

[Entropy]

Careful does cerakoting in black.


Though that's probably a bit beyond what you what to pay for small things rather than a full rife.

 

[KillerDad]

Ideally I'd like to get a couple small metal machine parts finished in the same coat every average metal external airsoft piece is done in.

Unfortunately it seems as though that's powder-coating, which is difficult or expensive..?

Has anyone used [what was recommended to me as an alternative,] matte black enamel paint?
Or what have you used to get that flat black look?

Any input and discussion on painting rifles or related content is welcome!

You should be able to find companies in you area that do different dips and coatings.

 

[Wolfgeorge]

There are a few options.
1st is ceracoating very durable coating as well.
2nd is anodising
3rd is blueing my personal favorite cause the finish is shiny and stans out beautifully.
4th is regular duracoating but this really sucks

You choose.

Wolf

 

[Reliku]

I just paint my metal parts with a matte black paint.... But it's not very durable.

 

[Plazmaburn]

There are a few options.
1st is ceracoating very durable coating as well.
2nd is anodising
3rd is blueing my personal favorite cause the finish is shiny and stans out beautifully.
4th is regular duracoating but this really sucks

You choose.

Wolf

Some notes for you. Anodizing can only be done on Aluminum. (and on Titanium but I only know 1 person with anything made of that, and its a bit more complicated.)

Bluing is only effective on steel.

Powder coating is not that expensive, and its quite durable.

You could do some chrome plating if you are in to that.

Hydro-graphics is an option, but not that durable.

GunSkins are also an option if you are after a pattern.

Duracoat is a bit finicky.

 

[Reliku]

Some notes for you. Anodizing can only be done on Aluminum. (and on Titanium but I only know 1 person with anything made of that, and its a bit more complicated.)

Bluing is only effective on steel.

Powder coating is not that expensive, and its quite durable.

You could do some chrome plating if you are in to that.

Hydro-graphics is an option, but not that durable.

GunSkins are also an option if you are after a pattern.

Duracoat is a bit finicky.

LMAO! School's in session!! :hehe:

 

[Plazmaburn]

I am a member on multiple finishing forums and groups. So... Yeah...

I have done anodizing, plating, powder coating, duracoat, and applying gunskins.

 

[bmr3]

I am a member on multiple finishing forums and groups. So... Yeah...

I have done anodizing, plating, powder coating, duracoat, and applying gunskins.

Very interesting, something to keep in mind for my more exotic builds...

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[Reliku]

So... when I'm machining parts for people... I can ship them to you to have them coated?

Good to know! :hehe:

Pretty cool though. There are so many techniques but I hardly know any of them. I just spray paint all my stuff because it's easy lol :lmao:

 

[Plazmaburn]

So... when I'm machining parts for people... I can ship them to you to have them coated?

Good to know! :hehe:

Pretty cool though. There are so many techniques but I hardly know any of them. I just spray paint all my stuff because it's easy lol :lmao:

You could, going to be some pretty pricey parts going from Europe to the US and back. Not going to complain about the work as long as it is worth the time.

 

[Wolfgeorge]

Some notes for you. Anodizing can only be done on Aluminum. (and on Titanium but I only know 1 person with anything made of that, and its a bit more complicated.)

Bluing is only effective on steel.

Powder coating is not that expensive, and its quite durable.

You could do some chrome plating if you are in to that.

Hydro-graphics is an option, but not that durable.

GunSkins are also an option if you are after a pattern.

Duracoat is a bit finicky.

There's the Birchwood Aluminium Black man..
If you find the proper dosage of the water- Alum Black then you get a Bluing finish.
The Japanese do that for Bluing Prime pistol kits.
It's usually 50% water 50% Alum black.

Wolf

 

[MagicMarker]

Careful does cerakoting in black.

Though that's probably a bit beyond what you what to pay for small things rather than a full rife.

Is there something Careful doesn't do?

You should be able to find companies in you area that do different dips and coatings.

Yeah help from the local hardware store employees gave me this idea as well.
Is there any key word I should know about when searching, other than the obvious? Like do these people/organizations have a formal name for their services that they would advertise?

There's the Birchwood Aluminium Black man..
If you find the proper dosage of the water- Alum Black then you get a Bluing finish.
The Japanese do that for Bluing Prime pistol kits.
It's usually 50% water 50% Alum black.

Wolf

This stuff might be perfect!
Hopefully some parts I'm having made can be specified to be aluminum- if they're not already...

 

[KillerDad]

Yeah help from the local hardware store employees gave me this idea as well.
Is there any key word I should know about when searching, other than the obvious? Like do these people/organizations have a formal name for their services that they would advertise?

yes search plating company. I work in a metal stamping plant and we use 3 different platers(mattering who can guaranty faster completion). We have parts that get chromes ecoat(black) a different anodizes. I am sure they have many other coatings that we dont use on our parts as well. the part on the left is the ecoat and its pretty durable and it is for keeping the parts from rusting. the shiny part on the right is a rubber dip for protecting the seat belt that goes through it.

 

[Plazmaburn]

There's the Birchwood Aluminium Black man..
If you find the proper dosage of the water- Alum Black then you get a Bluing finish.
The Japanese do that for Bluing Prime pistol kits.
It's usually 50% water 50% Alum black.

Wolf

Oh that stuff...

Yeah I forgot about that. I was not happy with the finish it gave on some of my parts a while back. It does not really do anything for protection like anodizing does. If I remember right that is. It has been a few years sense I used that stuff.

 

[Reliku]

You could, going to be some pretty pricey parts going from Europe to the US and back. Not going to complain about the work as long as it is worth the time.

Minor detail :hehe:

 

[MagicMarker]

Update:

God speed to those in similar positions to mine. From what I understand, powder coating can be expensive simply because it is usually done in bulk with minimum orders being upwards of $100 (quick Google-ing, I could be wrong).

If you're lucky though, there's someone in town who will throw your tiny little parts into a weekly batch for cheap- I have confirmed at a local place that I can do a bunch of little parts up to the size of a receiver for the minimum of $30. I'd say that's a deal.