Metal Restoration: Polish, Coatings and Blueing
All metals are stripped down to bare metal and soaked in a degreasing tank to remove all impurities.
Should that metal SHINE? If so.. then we'll polish, buff and protect those parts of your firearm that needs to shine out loud!
If your firearm isn't blue, or you'd like a coating based finish, we can certain create the perfect finish for your needs. All of our Firearm Coatings used are ceramic based, tough as nails, hard as a rock, finish by CERAKOTE. Hundreds of colors to choose from.
Metal Bluing to a dark beautiful luster with cold bluing techniques and excellent products from Birchwood Casey.
Wood Stripping and Restoration
Wood is stripped with a citrus stripping agent and then soaked on hot water and degreaser. The finish result is a stock as close to virgin wood as possible. A light sanding as needed is then performed. All stock marks, cartouches, and other arsenal stamps are carefully preserved!
Ready for some color? We match factory original color based on stock photos from the internet, period correct examples from online vendors, or historical archive images. We know the right stain combinations to make it the perfect Mosin Nagant stock, Russian SKS, or a stunning M1 Garand.
Formby's Tung Oil provides a beautiful sheen and protects the wood from moisture and oils. We hand rub the finish, multiple coats until the wood furniture is perfect.
Many of our clients want a 'GI Finish' without any gloss whatsoever. No problem! We still apply Tung Oil to protect the stock, and then we buff the stock down to remove any luster. Giving you that flat GI Finish, yet still protecting the woods from the elements.
Many of our clients want a 'GI Finish' without any gloss whatsoever. No problem! We still apply Tung Oil to protect the stock, and then we buff the stock down to remove any luster. Giving you that flat GI Finish, yet still protecting the woods from the elements.
Minwax products, such as the Wipe-On Poly also provide a beautiful luster and protection to your stock and wood furniture.