HDRDKG Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Greetings, I am getting my Benelli M4 refinished with Gun Kote. Does anyone know if this is a good finish for a shotgun and will this effect the value of my gun? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 I am sure it would affect the value. I hear good and bad things about every type of coat. The only finish I have never heard trashed was Birdsong's finish. And it is tough to get one of his. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDRDKG Posted September 3, 2007 Author Share Posted September 3, 2007 Will it effect the value in less or more. I have heard good things about gun kote as in durability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 I would think less. I am not an expert, but I would think the majority of the M4's value would be derived from factory condition (with the exception of add-on gizmos and stuff that can be very quickly removed.) this is only my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDRDKG Posted September 5, 2007 Author Share Posted September 5, 2007 Anyone else have comments on the gun Kote finish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stroker Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 I dont know what mod you could make to improve the value of a stock firearm. Most folks want the weapon in its original condition and anything detracts from that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CH/QuakerBoyProstaff Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 I use the bake on finish from Brownells.I put it on my Rem 7600 last year and put that gun through **** and that stuff just wouldn't quit! The price is very affordable for the return you get out of it.The gun is on my myspace in my mixed hunting photos.The pic labled Maine Bruiser.If you're looking to make a dollar off your gun, forget it.If you're looking to make it almost indestructable,go for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 I use the bake on finish from Brownells.I put it on my Rem 7600 last year and put that gun through **** and that stuff just wouldn't quit! The price is very affordable for the return you get out of it.If you're looking to make a dollar off your gun, forget it.If you're looking to make it almost indestructable,go for it! I used the same or similar product as well (brownells teflon moly spray.) You can buy a finish paint gun for $10 at harbor freight and a compressor for less than a $100. They also have all-in-on HVLP spray kits for $60 but a seperat compressor gives you more options I think. I used the finish on my old M14 mags and they came out very nice. You have to be careful to put on a thin (or multiple thin) coats only. Good advice CH/QuakerBoyProstaff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker301 Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 I think some folks confuse gunkote and duracoat. Duracoat can be applied cold and can give a rough and uneven finish. Gunkote is baked on and if applied properly can be as slick and beautiful as any factory finish. Applied properly I don't think the Gunkote finish will hurt the value of the gun one bit. It could increase the value in the mind of the right kind of buyer. The Benelli stock black finish leaves something to be desired, and gunkote and similar aftermarket finishes can take up that slack. I would love to see Benelli go to a similar finish from the factory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDRDKG Posted September 7, 2007 Author Share Posted September 7, 2007 Thanks for all the replies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmshoot Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 I do a lot of custom gun work and have a good many of them coated in KG Coatings' Gun Kote. Here's a couple of 1911's I built. The green one I built for a friend, in a custom color mixed for me by KG. http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w147/cmshoot/1911DawsonRail004.jpg http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w147/cmshoot/1911DawsonRail002.jpg http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w147/cmshoot/1911DawsonRail003.jpg http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w147/cmshoot/1911DawsonRail001.jpg http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w147/cmshoot/vern_1911__1.jpg http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w147/cmshoot/vern_1911__2.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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