bead blasting

[prb45]

Hello,
I have a question about bead blasting. I have a Kimber Covert, the finish is the meltdown treatment, stainless. I have talked to a gunsmith that can bead blast the gun, it has wear and needs cleaning. He would then spray a treatment of clear finish which he says is used by lawinforcement. Does anyone have any experience with bead blasting and a clear treatment sprayed ofter the blasting and cleaning? Thanks for your info!

PRB

[sharpstick]

ya its just a basic dull bead blasted finish like many knives have today. It is probley the finish your gun came with, though I dont see you really needing the clear coat.

[021411]

Originally Posted by prb45

Hello,
I have a question about bead blasting. I have a Kimber Covert, the finish is the meltdown treatment, stainless. I have talked to a gunsmith that can bead blast the gun, it has wear and needs cleaning. He would then spray a treatment of clear finish which he says is used by lawinforcement. Does anyone have any experience with bead blasting and a clear treatment sprayed ofter the blasting and cleaning? Thanks for your info!

PRB

He's probably trying to sell you something. He's making it seem like since it's used in law enforcement that it's a must have item. More marketing than anything. It's probably a clear Duracoat or something. Although not needed since your gun is stainless it will add a little protection. But don't fall into the "used in law enforcement" hype.

[prb45]

Hey, thanks for the info. I agree the law enforcement is probably hype. Thanks again for the input both were good.

PRB