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I think I’d like to “spruce up” the appearance of my older TM1. It’s mechanics have been updated and I’m keeping it in the stable.

My first thought was to have it blued but then I heard about the coating systems.

Does one method have more favor than the other?
 
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GrandpasArms said:
I think I’d like to “spruce up” the appearance of my older TM1. It’s mechanics have been updated and I’m keeping it in the stable.

My first thought was to have it blued but then I heard about the coating systems.

Does one method have more favor than the other?
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Ceracote is great if you have a glare problem. Did my MX7 years ago and is still good.
 
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My TMS is in need of refinishing and will be following this thread to see where you end up. I ended up deciding on having mine reblued. It obviously won’t be completely original, but this is my only trap gun and is getting some heavy use, so I’m willing to take the minor hit to protect it a little more. (I have heavy blueing wear on my receiver from the previous owner and I’ve got to do something).

I imagine getting it Cerakoted would hurt the re-sale value, but if you intend to never sell, then do what you like best! I’ve seen some very nice cerakote jobs on non-Perazzi guns at my local club, but all the guys who shoot TM1s near me have blued guns.
 
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I have had a couple of guns Cerakoted, I'll probably never have one re-blued again.
I live next to the ocean, and even with dehumidifiers it's difficult to keep one from surface rusting.
 
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One of the club members bought a anodized Browning Cenergy. It is really different. While it is described as bronze, it look more green to me. Maybe my vermillion glasses?

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Cynergy Wicked Wing - Browning

2024 SHOT Show Special Camo Patterns – All conditions over and under shotgun for hunting. Features an ultra-low profile receiver, camouflage composite stock, Burnt Bronze Cerakote metal surfaces and comfortable Inflex recoil pad.
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This was a no brainer for me. All teh CZ 82's that came into the US a few years ago looked like this because they were painted at the factory. I grit blasted the parts and sprayed them with Cera Kote and cooked them in a Toaster Oven. I have never seen a Cera Koted Gun that had a scratch in the finish. If you make a mistake you have to blast it with Steel Grit to get it off. Beach Sand won't touch it.!
I just got a barrel for one of My Mossberg 500 Tactical Guns refinished with it and it came out perfect. Whether you should get it done to your gun is up to you. I am a bit of a traditionalist as well adn it kind of comes down to what kind of gun it is. If it was a workhorse BT99 yes, if it was a Perrazzi in any condition, probably not!. But the Perrazzi would still look good if the finish was applied by someone who knew what he was doing., it just wouldn't be proper and the Italians would spit on you..

Picking the right color is where you could easily make a mistake. Cera Kote in available in every color known to man, in fact there are too many choices. you need to see the colors in person to make a competent decision.
Hope this helps
Randy




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W.R.Buchanan said:
This was a no brainer for me. All teh CZ 82's that came into the US a few years ago looked like this because they were painted at the factory. I grit blasted the parts and sprayed them with Cera Kote and cooked them in a Toaster Oven. I have never seen a Cera Koted Gun that had a scratch in the finish. If you make a mistake you have to blast it with Steel Grit to get it off. Beach Sand won't touch it.!
I just got a barrel for one of My Mossberg 500 Tactical Guns refinished with it and it came out perfect. Whether you should get it done to your gun is up to you. I am a bit of a traditionalist as well adn it kind of comes down to what kind of gun it is. If it was a workhorse BT99 yes, if it was a Perrazzi in any condition, probably not!. But the Perrazzi would still look good if the finish was applied by someone who knew what he was doing., it just wouldn't be proper and the Italians would spit on you..

Picking the right color is where you could easily make a mistake. Cera Kote in available in every color known to man, in fact there are too many choices. you need to see the colors in person to make a competent decision.
Hope this helps
Randy




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Thank you for the excellent photo, very illustrative of what can be expected.
 
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Probably not the best photos, but it will give you an idea.
This a Hastings TM1 barrel,
If I was to do the entire gun, I'd do the receiver in W-400 Glacier Chrome and the barrel and trigger guard and top lever in Graphite Black, give it the TMX L look.
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I have seen some attempts to replicate Perazzi bluing with Cerakote, but it's so dark in most cases that it's closer to black than blue in color. The barrel in the bottom photo is SCOM blue.


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Snooky said:
Can that even be done?
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That’s what I would like to find out, maybe someone has tried it…. I doubt it would look great once you have media blasted metal surface not sure how you could polish smooth and blue.… Should make the OP and anyone else that was on the fence understand you cant go back.. And if you could a new barrel would probably make more sense for all the labor it would cost.
 
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