Hey!
So I just purchased Henrys entry level 22 lever action. I decided that I didnt want to spend the extra $ on the Golden Boy for what seems to be mainly aesthetics. With that said, I have been seeing people do an awesome job stripping that black paint off the receiver cover to reveal a nice polished metal.
I am interested in doing this, but have a question. I have been reading that people are stripping, buffing, and then finishing with a solvent resistant clear coat. That last part is what I am curious about. Is this a necessary step? Is there any reason that leaving this bare metal exposed would cause a problem? Obviously I would keep it oiled and protected with Eezox or something similar like I do all my guns. Is there something in particular about the material used in this cover that would make you want to clear coat it? Is this to maybe avoid a patina from developing?
Hopefully someone here has experience with this, and can give some advice.
Heres a pic of one that has it done:
So I just purchased Henrys entry level 22 lever action. I decided that I didnt want to spend the extra $ on the Golden Boy for what seems to be mainly aesthetics. With that said, I have been seeing people do an awesome job stripping that black paint off the receiver cover to reveal a nice polished metal.
I am interested in doing this, but have a question. I have been reading that people are stripping, buffing, and then finishing with a solvent resistant clear coat. That last part is what I am curious about. Is this a necessary step? Is there any reason that leaving this bare metal exposed would cause a problem? Obviously I would keep it oiled and protected with Eezox or something similar like I do all my guns. Is there something in particular about the material used in this cover that would make you want to clear coat it? Is this to maybe avoid a patina from developing?
Hopefully someone here has experience with this, and can give some advice.
Heres a pic of one that has it done: