Parkerizing solution questions.

[telecaster1981]

Hey guys,

There are a few guns running around my place that need a good parkerizing job such as a Remington 870 Express that rusts if I look at it cross-ways. I want to apply parkerization from a kit such as Lauer or but I had a question or two first.

1.) Is the Lauer park a quality solution or is there a better product for me to look at?

2.) Do I need to take precautionary measures to keep the parkerizing out of the barrel?

Any input concerning my questions or park solutions in general are much appreciated!

Ben

 

[gunsmithgirl]

I don't have any experience with the Lauer brand. I run Brownells Magnesium parkerizing solutions in the shop here. I do plug the barrels. Brownells sells bore plugs just for such purposes. Also if your 870 has a aluminum reciever you cannot parkerize aluminum.

 

[Riss]

The Brownells solution works great, but with all finishes it may take some time to learn how to get great results. Go to Sears for rubber bore plugs.

 

[telecaster1981]

Hmmm...does my 870 have an aluminum receiver??? I thought it was steel but now you've got me wondering...

 

[telecaster1981]

Like all Model 870 shotguns, this workhorse features a receiver milled from a solid billet of steel for maximum strength and reliability.

From Remington's website concerning the 870 express.

 

[redneckrepairs]

i have some files uploaded at http://abcyber.org/bob/finish/ that deal with parkerizing and formulas feel free to nab them and read up a bit

 

[telecaster1981]

thanks redneck,

I'll be sure to check them out!

 

[usp_fan]

Brownells here also. Have done a 1911, FAL and AR parts. All turned out very good.

 

[usp_fan]

PS, as in all finishes, doing the prep work right is the key.

 

[telecaster1981]

Brownell's it is! Next question:

How much of the solution do I need to get started? I noticed they had 16oz and 1gal containers. I plan on doing my 870 at some point, but I'll probably just order enough to do a couple Hi-Powers I've got first.