Marlin 60 wanting to Duracoat

[MrHank]

I have an old Marlin 60 that was given to me by my uncle that is in pretty bad shape. I was wanting to Duracoat it, but have never done this before. I read on Duracoat's site that you should blast with aluminum oxide 120 grit, but I don't have the means of doing this. I also read that they can be sanded down by using 600 grit sand paper. Would this give me the same results? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Soundslikejosh]

Presumably you are asking so you can DIY? There are a couple site advertisers who do excellent coating work, in the event that you'd like to pay and have it done. Phylodog @ NashGunWerks is in the Indy area.

 

[MrHank]

I want to do it myself just for the experience.

 

[Chipslinger]

Sounds like the surface just needs scuffed a little so the coating will adhere. I have not coated anything yet but I am going to try it. If you could post before and after pics that'd be cool. I'll watch this thread so I can get some tips too...Good Luck!

 

[Thumper]

I have a bead blaster here at home that you could strip it with.

 

[MrHank]

I have a bead blaster here at home that you could strip it with.

I appreciate the offer Thumper, but I can't seem to find any 120 grit aluminum oxide here locally. I have found it online but looks like the shipping would be quite a bit.