ORSalesRep
03-21-2010, 12:38 PM
Hi all,
I have a P9, black polymer and factory blackened, diamond coated, stainless steel slide. I also have a HG-575 Ultrasonic Gun Cleaner.
http://www.cleanosonic.com/home-weapons-cleaner.html
I have used the ultrasonic on the Kahr once so far. I was wondering if anyone else has had experience using an ultrasonic cleaner on the Kahr polymer and blackened slide. Are there any who would say not to continue to use it because it will damage the finish?
So far my experience has been that it may have ever so slightly lightened the black finish to a black-grey, but I may be imagining this. I find that if I re-lube the metal and keep it nicely oiled the richer/darker finish is restored.
Lastly, I did have the mishap of the slide falling onto it's side during the cleaning process and the metal basket that it was in did create two very subtle discolorations where the grates of the basket were making contact with the slide. Again, the more oil, the less noticeable. Is there a way to re-darken the black? I have been reading about Wheeler Engineering's Cerama-Coat, which it appears one can apply themselves.
Wheeler Engineering Cerama-Coat 4 oz Aerosol Black - MidwayUSA (http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=455475)
Robargun's blackening of stainless process, which I would have to send the gun in to have done.
Robar Black Oxide, e-Nickel & Chrome Sulfide Finishes (http://www.robarguns.com/additional_finishes.htm)
Brownell's GunKote, which is another baked on finish that can be self applied.
BROWNELLS : GUN-KOTE OVEN CURE, GUN FINISH - World's Largest Supplier of Firearm Accessories, Gun Parts and Gunsmithing Tools (http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=1150/Product/GUN_KOTE_trade__OVEN_CURE__GUN_FINISH)
Duracoat, again appears to be a baked on do it yourself solution as well.
One of the major concerns over the baked process and doing it myself, is that I am thinking that I cannot bake the slide @ 350 degrees for and hour with the trijicon sights and the striker housing still in place and I don't think it would be an easy task to remove the sights and have never disassembled/removed a striker housing.
Has anyone had experience with any of these products and would the sights have to be removed and the slide completely broken down to bake the slide?
Thanks for your knowledge and expertise!
Steve
I have a P9, black polymer and factory blackened, diamond coated, stainless steel slide. I also have a HG-575 Ultrasonic Gun Cleaner.
http://www.cleanosonic.com/home-weapons-cleaner.html
I have used the ultrasonic on the Kahr once so far. I was wondering if anyone else has had experience using an ultrasonic cleaner on the Kahr polymer and blackened slide. Are there any who would say not to continue to use it because it will damage the finish?
So far my experience has been that it may have ever so slightly lightened the black finish to a black-grey, but I may be imagining this. I find that if I re-lube the metal and keep it nicely oiled the richer/darker finish is restored.
Lastly, I did have the mishap of the slide falling onto it's side during the cleaning process and the metal basket that it was in did create two very subtle discolorations where the grates of the basket were making contact with the slide. Again, the more oil, the less noticeable. Is there a way to re-darken the black? I have been reading about Wheeler Engineering's Cerama-Coat, which it appears one can apply themselves.
Wheeler Engineering Cerama-Coat 4 oz Aerosol Black - MidwayUSA (http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=455475)
Robargun's blackening of stainless process, which I would have to send the gun in to have done.
Robar Black Oxide, e-Nickel & Chrome Sulfide Finishes (http://www.robarguns.com/additional_finishes.htm)
Brownell's GunKote, which is another baked on finish that can be self applied.
BROWNELLS : GUN-KOTE OVEN CURE, GUN FINISH - World's Largest Supplier of Firearm Accessories, Gun Parts and Gunsmithing Tools (http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=1150/Product/GUN_KOTE_trade__OVEN_CURE__GUN_FINISH)
Duracoat, again appears to be a baked on do it yourself solution as well.
One of the major concerns over the baked process and doing it myself, is that I am thinking that I cannot bake the slide @ 350 degrees for and hour with the trijicon sights and the striker housing still in place and I don't think it would be an easy task to remove the sights and have never disassembled/removed a striker housing.
Has anyone had experience with any of these products and would the sights have to be removed and the slide completely broken down to bake the slide?
Thanks for your knowledge and expertise!
Steve