Bluing, Rebluing, Gun Blue
The Gun Doctor offers Cerakote, Duracoat, Bluing Rebluing Gun Blue, Wood Refinishing services. Bring in your firearm and accessories for custom color finishes.
NOTE: WE DO NOT GIVE ESTIMATES OVER THE PHONE.
Cerakote
Cerakote is a polymer ceramic coating. Applied to the exterior of metal, plastic, wood, or polymer surfaces. Only one color to each surface. Choose a custom color or two tone your firearm. Cannot be layered. (For example, no camo.) This service takes usually less than 2 weeks.
Duracoat
Duracoat is an air dry process. Applied to exterior metal, synthetic, and wood. It’s available in standard colors. This method can be layered for a camo effect. Also, finishes come in matte or semi-gloss sheen. Because this is an air dry product, it takes up to a month to fully cure. Cerakote and Duracoat are both very durable for rust prevention.
Wood Finishes
Wood finishes for gun stocks, for-ends, and hand gun grips. No matter if you restore old wood to like new, or change new wood to a desired finish. We also correct checkering. And even cracked gun stocks and for-ends.
Bluing techniques
Bluing, Rebluing, Gun Blue
Hot bluing is applied by dipping steel into an acid solution. Which is then heated to boiling. It’s the most permanent bluing for rust protection. It’s similar to standard factory bluing.
Cold bluing is the use of over the counter products. For cosmetic touch-ups.
Fire bluing or Flame bluing is the process of heating steel. As a result, changes the color to a deep blue color finish.
Rust bluing and Fume bluing is an old practice. Although, it is safe method for keeping vintage guns from rusting. It isn’t used much today.
However, if you still can’t decide the type of finish you need… Our gunsmith, as well as, our trusted local finisher can help. Whether you want a custom new gun, or refinish an old one. See us for all your finishing needs.
When bringing your firearm to The Gun Doctor for finish work, please bring the entire gun. In most cases, bringing in the whole gun will ensure parts fit after Cerakote and Duracoat is applied.
