Brownells' Teflon/Moly Oven bake finish

aztec777

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Does anyone have any experience with this finish? It comes in different colors and seems ideal for the rifle I want to camo. Here's the description straight from the catalog:

"Now you can apply a great-looking coating with the increased durability and friction-fighting properties of both TEFLON* fluoropolymer resin and molybdenum disulfide to any firearm or metal part in as little as 2 hours. This is not just another spray paint. Brownells TEFLON/Moly Gun Finish is an ultra-modern, thermo-set, spray-on, self-lubricating coating, chemically bonded to a phenolic-epoxy base so it's highly resistant to scratches and abrasion. Because the finish is baked on, you get some extra benefits. When the metal heats, its pores open up, allowing the TEFLON component to penetrate. On high-wear areas, like slide rails, this is vital. The coating will eventually wear away but the TEFLON will still be in the pores, lubricating and protecting. The beautiful, dense colors won't lighten, dissolve or break down under all common gun solvents. Plus, one application makes any properly prepared metal almost impervious to oxidation. This great-looking, high-tech coating can be easily applied to any part in only minutes. The convenient, aerosol can, with its versatile cone-shaped spray, is so easy to use it's almost mistake-proof. Just degrease and abrasive-blast the part; pre-heat the part 'til it's warm to the touch, then spray on Brownells TEFLON/Moly Gun Finish; let air dry. In about 15 minutes, bake in a regular kitchen oven at 350° F. for 30 minutes. As soon as the part cools, it's completely protected from rust and ready for final assembly. Brownells TEFLON/Moly Gun Finish is perfect for restoring Military rifles and parts; coating hard-to-blue, stainless steel or aluminum parts; refurbishing hunting shotguns, rifles and self-defense handguns, or refinishing any piece of metal that needs a durable, self-lubricating, rust-proof coating that really lasts and will look great for years to come. Great "hiding" ability makes it a natural for quickly redoing those dinged and pitted working guns (after you get the rust out of the pits, of course). Use as a one-coat finish, or spray on several fine, thin coats and then bake. Extremely economical, one can will fully coat up to two long guns or four handguns!"

Is this finish too thick to apply to hand fitted parts? Would it bind up a revolver? Thanks for the help.

Steve
 
I have done a few hand guns with the black
teflon and was very surprised , it has a bit of a dull finish but they are carry guns so I did not want a shiny finish .
I will let you know on the long term wear it has been about 6 months since I did them and so far there are holding up great.
 
I've used the Teflon/Moly finish for a couple of years now with great results. All of the customer guns I've applied it to are holding up very well, as are my own. Brownell's "Baking Lacquer" is a great product also. It's actually an epoxy-modified thermoset lacquer that's about as tough as the Teflon finish. I've been shooting my custom Hi-Power with this finish for about 3 years, and the only damage the finish has sustained are some chips around the mag well! And this gun is NOT babied! Just make sure to DEGREASE about 3 times more than you think is necessary, and you'll do fine. Good Luck- Dakotan
 
Aztec777;
I wrote this product up in some detail for the November, Petersen's Handguns, if you can find a copy. Otherwise, to answer one of your questions, it can be used on tight fitting guns. You just have to check the fit after painting but before baking and remove any excess with a Q-tip dipped in solvent. The finish stands up pretty good.

Dan Johnson
 
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