Dressing Up A PA-63

bayman1975 · 03-28-2008, 01:43 PM

Has anybody played around with dressing up a PA-63? Mine does not have a pristine appearance, but mechanically it's in great shape. I'm thinking of doing a refurbish on it, just for the fun of the project. My choices for the refurbish are: 1) Duracoat Paint, 2) Water-Dipped, and 3) Powdercoat. I've used Duracoat Paint before, and it does a good job. The Water-Dipped finishes look great, but they do wear off in high wear areas, like where a firearm comes in contact with a holster. I have an friend that does powdercoating, and he's done handguns before with success. What do you guys think? This is just a "for fun" project.

DocV · 03-28-2008, 03:26 PM

I know Duracoat stands up to a number of gun cleaning solvents and is fairly wear resistant.. How well does the powder coat hold up? I would imagine you have more color choices with the powder coat (if so inclined).

DocV

squirrelbaster · 03-28-2008, 03:52 PM

i dont know. but i do want to hear how it turns out, i may want to do one of these depending on how yours turns out......

rmm63 · 04-01-2008, 09:48 AM

Being a newbie with handguns, I know next to nothing about finishes. Can someone say what is the original (factory) finish on the slide and other steel parts of a PA 63?

Myke_Hart · 04-01-2008, 11:46 AM

I have wolf spings in mine and custom made grips. Once you put heavier recoil springs in these guns they are fun and a joy to shoot.

DocV · 04-01-2008, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rmm63

Being a newbie with handguns, I know next to nothing about finishes. Can someone say what is the original (factory) finish on the slide and other steel parts of a PA 63?

The slide is blued steel. The frame is an anodized alloy.

R/ DocV

03-28-2008, 01:43 PM	#1
bayman1975 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bay, AR - Craighead County Posts: 38	Dressing Up A PA-63 Has anybody played around with dressing up a PA-63? Mine does not have a pristine appearance, but mechanically it's in great shape. I'm thinking of doing a refurbish on it, just for the fun of the project. My choices for the refurbish are: 1) Duracoat Paint, 2) Water-Dipped, and 3) Powdercoat. I've used Duracoat Paint before, and it does a good job. The Water-Dipped finishes look great, but they do wear off in high wear areas, like where a firearm comes in contact with a holster. I have an friend that does powdercoating, and he's done handguns before with success. What do you guys think? This is just a "for fun" project.

03-28-2008, 03:52 PM	#3
squirrelbaster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,232	i dont know. but i do want to hear how it turns out, i may want to do one of these depending on how yours turns out...... __________________ "My Shotgun SAYS I AM the POLICE !"--Mooseman684 "I like Turtles!" youtube kid

03-28-2008, 03:26 PM	#2
DocV Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Haze Gray and Underway Posts: 48	I know Duracoat stands up to a number of gun cleaning solvents and is fairly wear resistant.. How well does the powder coat hold up? I would imagine you have more color choices with the powder coat (if so inclined). DocV

04-01-2008, 09:48 AM	#4
rmm63 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 29	Being a newbie with handguns, I know next to nothing about finishes. Can someone say what is the original (factory) finish on the slide and other steel parts of a PA 63?

04-01-2008, 11:46 AM	#5
Myke_Hart Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: In a house. Posts: 6	I have wolf spings in mine and custom made grips. Once you put heavier recoil springs in these guns they are fun and a joy to shoot.