skeletonized slide

You need a sand blasted surface to get the stuff to stick. It also knocks off the sharp edges a little and they is good for the final result and durability.


You need the parts bone dry and supper clean, use a good solvent to remove all grease and oil, a used gum may need cleaned a couple times... Only use clean latex or rubber gloves to handle the parts during the final clean and after the clean... I would use a second set of gloves for handling after cleaning. Fingerprints are bad, they prevent the finish from sticking.
 
thanks, I will get it blasted somewhere.

here's the ugly gun in question, I do still love it though, it is my most used firearm and the one I shoot the best. since that's the case though, it has also seen an ungodly amount of rounds in a relatively short amount of time.

 
yes, I have thought about that already, im sure there would be concern if I brought a functioning firearm to an auto-shop. ill just bring them the stripped frame and possibly slide. the finish on the slide isn't bad at all, but the frame is like they just spray-painted it, can literally scratch it off with my fingers. the plastic grips are cracked on both sides as well, that is why I still have the rubber band on it, need to find some nice aluminum grips:(
 
You can take the gun to an auto shop -- but you can't leave it there. As long as you stay with it, you're OK.

From a technical/legal perspective, the frame is the firearm -- and I'm not sure whether it being devoid of internal parts matters, as the manufacturer's serial number is the problem. If the auto shop keeps it overnight while working on it they're functioning as a gunsmith, and could get themselves in trouble. (Is it likely anyone will find out? Don't know, but if I were the shop manager I'd say take it elsewhere.)

Your best bet: get a spray can of auto body paint remover from a auto parts place, strip the frame, and spray it and clean it yourself. The paint finish -- that's what it is -- will literally melt off; then clean it thoroughly with a good solvent.

Then take it to a local gunsmith who can give it a coating or finish that is more durable than the original paint.

Sounds as though you've got a great shooting CZ clone. If you mess it up by cutting on it, you'll be kicking yourself in the butt in years to come. Guns that shoot well are hard to replace.

(I like the design of the slide release and safety levers, by the way. They look really handy.)
 
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