PARKERIZING
In addition to being a super finish for rough service and tough weather, parkerizing is a good choice for the firearm that has gotten rusty and/or badly pitted, but still functions well. When bluing is not practical, since you can't polish the bottom of a pit, parkerizing, because of the process, removes the rust and profiles the metal so that the final result is a finish that nearly completely hides the imperfections and protects the whole piece. Don't give up on an old favorite just because it's not pretty - get it parkerized.
The Shooter’s Roost offers both manganese and heavy zinc Parkerizing finishes. Both have advantages based on applications. Manganese provides a better resistance used for a final finish. Although Zinc can be used as a final finish, it proves itself to be best when used as an undercoat for a “spray and bake” finish.
Parkerizing, or phosphate coatings, have been used for over 200 years in various forms due to their oil trapping, non-reflective characteristics when used in severe weather conditions. Typical Parkerizing finished color is dark gray but may vary based on the type of alloy in the steel. Color variations are achieved primarily by use of different lubricants such as Cosmoline@, linseed oil, gun oil etc. Brass, aluminum and stainless steel may not be Parkerized.
This process includes the following steps:
- Complete disassembly and inspection of parts
- Grease, rust and “crud” removal
- Bead blasting
- “Hot soap” oil and polish removal
- Thorough cold rinse
- Hot rinse
- Hot Parkerizing
- Scrubbing cold rinse
- STOP HERE if you intend on putting a “spray and bake” finish over the Parkerizing
- Post treatment solution bath
- Wipe down and oil
- Reassembly
Time required to perform these steps will vary depending on the
type, age, style and condition of the firearm.
Some retail bluing prices are listed below on our pricing
page.
Dealers can check out our wholesale
pricing for FFL holders.
The services we offer may require us to see your specific needs
in order to quote a price. Often this can be done via email and/or
scanned pictures.
Please contact us for
an estimate or for more details.
PARKERIZING EXAMPLES
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