Luger paint color

lugerholsterrepair · 04-22-2012, 12:16 PM

David, The finish on those pistols always reminded me of the powder coating method...or perhaps an epoxy enamel?

ithacaartist · 04-28-2012, 09:41 AM

Either of those might be a real bear to remove. A resilient finish of course would resist bead blasting, which I would prefer not to do, anyway. I've heard of some sort of "teflon" finish, but suspect that such was not used during the 60's. Powdercoating would by my current choice to replace the finish, as one series provides a thin-as-possible finish which is the most durable abailable; and its gloss can be adjusted to whatever I'd like.

I'm seeking a chemical approach as optimal, which would leave the original markings and surface texture completely alone. I may have to resort to careful sanding, but this may not adequately address the finish left in the markings. I'm hoping MEK, or similar, works.

Thor · 04-28-2012, 02:53 PM

I dont remember how I got the finish off, but I bet it was by bead blasting, I used a Brownells bake on spray finish. Not bad. This was circa 2003 so I dont remember all the particulars.

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Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 971 Times in 277 Posts	I dont remember how I got the finish off, but I bet it was by bead blasting, I used a Brownells bake on spray finish. Not bad. This was circa 2003 so I dont remember all the particulars. __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

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04-28-2012, 09:41 AM	#2
ithacaartist Twice a Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Atop the highest hill in Schuyler County NY Posts: 3,416 Thanks: 7,602 Thanked 2,663 Times in 1,401 Posts	Either of those might be a real bear to remove. A resilient finish of course would resist bead blasting, which I would prefer not to do, anyway. I've heard of some sort of "teflon" finish, but suspect that such was not used during the 60's. Powdercoating would by my current choice to replace the finish, as one series provides a thin-as-possible finish which is the most durable abailable; and its gloss can be adjusted to whatever I'd like. I'm seeking a chemical approach as optimal, which would leave the original markings and surface texture completely alone. I may have to resort to careful sanding, but this may not adequately address the finish left in the markings. I'm hoping MEK, or similar, works.