Painting Solder?

BenL · Nov 3, 2015

What paint will stick to solder? The Birchwood Casey just wipes right off. It's a thumb release, so the paint will have to resist wear. Any suggestions? Do I have to treat the solder before it will hold paint?

Semper Noctem · Nov 3, 2015

Cerakote?

Pinecone · Nov 3, 2015

Got hobby or craft shop and get some paint.

Or this:

http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-t.../brownells-silver-solder-black-prod17662.aspx

BenL · Nov 3, 2015

Pinecone said:
Got hobby or craft shop and get some paint.

Or this:

http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-t.../brownells-silver-solder-black-prod17662.aspx

Will off-the-shelf rattle can paint stick and hold up to wear?

travistheone · Nov 3, 2015

Not sure of the specifics but I would highly recommend cleaning it very well and trying to sand or otherwise abrade it to create some roughness. This will allow most metal paints to stick.

iH8DemLibz · Nov 3, 2015

Scuff and degrease part.

Rattle can prime.

Rattle can paint.

Bake in oven. 170 degrees for 30 minutes. 225 degrees for 60 minutes.

Done.

gre24ene · Nov 3, 2015

please post a pic of the slide release. Might need to do the same

Art3 · Nov 3, 2015

Wonder if appliance touch up paint would be more durable?

OmaaOu · Nov 4, 2015

Semper Noctem said:
Cerakote?

Yeah, you might want to consider checking out a cerakote service. This could get you the finish you want with a long-lasting application.

iH8DemLibz · Nov 4, 2015

Baked rattle can love you long time.

RoadDawg · Nov 4, 2015

iH8DemLibz said:
Baked rattle can love you long time.

Black high heat crinkle paint in a rattle can. :thumbsup:

The right color, the right texture and it is high heat and cleaning solvent resistant.

BenL · Nov 5, 2015

iH8DemLibz said:
Scuff and degrease part.

Rattle can prime.

Rattle can paint.

Bake in oven. 170 degrees for 30 minutes. 225 degrees for 60 minutes.

Done.

I'm going this route. So far I've primed and one coat of matte finish spray enamel. I'm going to let it dry for 24 hours, put another coat on, then do the oven bake cycles you recommended. The solder doesn't melt until 450 degrees Fahrenheit, so I should have no problem in the oven, right?

BenL · Nov 7, 2015

gre24ene said:
please post a pic of the slide release. Might need to do the same

http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=183311

pappa · Dec 20, 2015

BenL said:
I'm going this route. So far I've primed and one coat of matte finish spray enamel. I'm going to let it dry for 24 hours, put another coat on, then do the oven bake cycles you recommended. The solder doesn't melt until 450 degrees Fahrenheit, so I should have no problem in the oven, right?

I've had great results with lacquer~ as in $1 nail polish in any color or degree of gloss you like and just 1$ at $Tree store. Air dries quickly to a hard finish. Any touch ups later are free and blends right in. Pat

Mdeng · Dec 20, 2015

Brownells Alumahide works great and is very durable.

outrider58 · Dec 20, 2015

Can we assume the offending area has been properly cleaned of grease and solvents(flux)?

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