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Myk9noseknows · 04-30-2007, 09:33 PM

I'm not sure where to put this thread.

Anyways, I'm a big XD fan and have bought another one in 45 Compact. I love it and am looking to start a rather large project on it. I'm going to start with a trigger job, (obviously), and a color job to the slide.

This is going to be my baby and I want to do it right the first time so I'm going homework!

I've talked with a few members who have had their slides colored, along with some of the internals, but I'd like to hear from the masses.

I'm only talking about COLOR jobs on the slide, not replacement jobs in black or chrome/ss jobs. I've got someone who does great work with chrome, but he doesn't do color.

I'm going to spend a bit on this project and will be carrying it a LOT, (kinda like people carry photo's of their kids to show off). This means that durability is really priority #1. I would like to find a finish that will not scratch easy or wear off too quickly / easily.

So please share your positive and negative experiences with me. If you can post pictures. I do appreciate it!

**agalindo** · 04-30-2007, 09:42 PM

I did my slide in Norrell's moly resin in grey-green, it's a bake on finish. Pretty tough no peeling.

dasanii19 · 04-30-2007, 11:47 PM

wow thats crazy looking

GT Dan · 05-01-2007, 06:23 AM

Could you have it powder coated? You might have to remove some of the coating for clearance but your color options would be endless...

deepdiver · 05-01-2007, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by agalindo

I did my slide in Norrell's moly resin in grey-green, it's a bake on finish. Pretty tough no peeling.

Is it just the pic or did you color your frame too?

**agalindo** · 05-01-2007, 07:27 AM

The frame is colored in a grey textured paint.

Myk9noseknows · 05-01-2007, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by agalindo

The frame is colored in a grey textured paint.

Did you do the work yourself?

Powder coating is a great idea for durability!
Anyone know if this can be done on a firearm without issues? I know they bake them really hot for several hours for the powder coat, could that heat harm the frame and externals?

GT Dan · 05-01-2007, 08:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Myk9noseknows

Did you do the work yourself?

Powder coating is a great idea for durability!
Anyone know if this can be done on a firearm without issues? I know they bake them really hot for several hours for the powder coat, could that heat harm the frame and externals?

I know a couple people from the car boards that do powder coating, I'll ask them if they have ever done a pistol.

**agalindo** · 05-01-2007, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Myk9noseknows

Did you do the work yourself?

Powder coating is a great idea for durability!
Anyone know if this can be done on a firearm without issues? I know they bake them really hot for several hours for the powder coat, could that heat harm the frame and externals?

I did the work on it. Norrell's moly resin is great stuff, not too many colors to choose from though. I removed the old finish, parkerized the slide, then painted it with moly resin then baked it at 300 deg for 90 minutes. The stuff goes on real thin but it's tough. I've dropped at the range on rocks and there was no sign of peeling or bare metal. It does have a bit of holster wear at tip of the frame but nothing like it did with the original finish. I wouldn't bake the polymer frame try duracoat for that.

I don't know much about powder coat but I've heard it goes on too thick.

**agalindo** · 05-01-2007, 08:22 AM

Here are a couple of good theads on duracoating your slide.

LeeIndy's duracoat thread.

duracoat crazy... just take a look

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04-30-2007, 09:33 PM	#1
Myk9noseknows XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,753	Color Slide Jobs I'm not sure where to put this thread. Anyways, I'm a big XD fan and have bought another one in 45 Compact. I love it and am looking to start a rather large project on it. I'm going to start with a trigger job, (obviously), and a color job to the slide. This is going to be my baby and I want to do it right the first time so I'm going homework! I've talked with a few members who have had their slides colored, along with some of the internals, but I'd like to hear from the masses. I'm only talking about COLOR jobs on the slide, not replacement jobs in black or chrome/ss jobs. I've got someone who does great work with chrome, but he doesn't do color. I'm going to spend a bit on this project and will be carrying it a LOT, (kinda like people carry photo's of their kids to show off). This means that durability is really priority #1. I would like to find a finish that will not scratch easy or wear off too quickly / easily. So please share your positive and negative experiences with me. If you can post pictures. I do appreciate it!

05-01-2007, 06:23 AM	#4
GT Dan XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 163	Could you have it powder coated? You might have to remove some of the coating for clearance but your color options would be endless...