How does one touch-up the finish on a Heritage cowboy revolver?

[aarondhgraham]

How does one touch-up the finish on a Heritage cowboy revolver?

I have found one that's a proven shooter,,,
A friend of mine has it for sale at a very good price.

The finish is worn off in a couple of places,,,
Since I would buy the gun to gift to a different friend,,,
I would really like to touch-up those worn spots before I hand it to her.

Anyone have any technique they could share with me?

Thanks my friends,,,

Aarond

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[David E]

One word........

Krylon

Or, two words........

Magic marker

 

[il.bill]

I would use some High Heat black spray paint, like that used to paint bar-b-que grilles or engine manifolds.

 

[BCRider]

I'm pretty sure from what I've read that the frames on the Heritage .22's are alloy. So it's likely that the frames are anodized. And that's tough to "touch up".

You're best off with the idea of breaking down the gun and repaint it. The VHT paint used on BBQ's and automotive headers is much too soft. I'd suggest you get some "engine block enamel" from an automotive outlet. Spray a couple of coats on, let dry so it's well dry to the touch then bake it at around 150F for a couple of hours. The results will be as tough as you'll get for anything that comes out of a can. And it's REASONABLY solvent resistant.

The only way to go one better from what I've seen is to use one of the purpose made gun paints. The ones I've seen being used are two part catalyzed paints so they are even more solvent resistant and a level higher in toughness. But by the time you buy the stuff you need to get the job done you'll have more in your supplies and tooling than the cost of the gun. But you'll be well set up for the NEXT project....

 

[Gaucho Gringo]

BC Rider they also make the RR with steel frames too. The steel ones are blued, the alloy ones painted. OP, the paint on mine is wearing too but is no big deal to me as it doesn't rust. I would personally go with high temp engine paint if I were to pretty mine up.

 

[aarondhgraham]

It's probably a fools quest to even consider it,,,

It's probably a fools quest to even consider it,,,
It's not like the gun even looks bad,,,
But two high spots are bare,,,
It just bugs me is all.

I know the color will wear off again very quickly,,,
I would just like it to look a little "less used" when I present it to her.

David E's suggestion of Magic Marker might do the trick,,,
I don't think I'm up to a full-blown repaint job.

Thanks for your input gentlemen,,,
Even if I don't try a full restoration job,,,
I at least have a bit more knowledge than I had before.

Aarond

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