About Gun Kote
KG Gun Kote was developed for use on military weapons. The United States Navy Seal Teams were the first units to use this product. The 2400 Series Gun Kote is a baked on coating that dries hard and a abrasion resistant coating which meets or exceeds all military and aerospace specifications for protective coatings. The 2400 Series will provide a 180-degree bend without any coating loss. The 2400 is formulated to provide excellent impact resistance, lubricity (meets military dry firing specifications), heat dissipation, chemical resistance, corrosion protection, durability and scratch resistance.
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| This is my personal long range rifle, all metal work done in Gun Kote Matte Black |
The cured coating will not attract dirt or dust.
Gun Kote is a thin hard coating that will give excellent protection from abrasion, can be used on both internal and external parts where a close-tolerance fit is required without having to worry about hindering the performance of your weapon.
Camo Solutions offers the customer a multitude of options to mix Camo Dipping with Gun Kote.
In-Stock Colors offered
 Gloss Black |
 Matte Black |
 Matte Dark Earth Tan |
 Matte OD Green |
 Matte Gray |
 Satin Pink |
 Gun Metal Blue |
F & Q's on Gun Kote
How durable is Gun Kote?
Gunkote is more than just a coating. Once it is applied, the only way to remove Gun Kote is by abrasive blasting the part. It is a hard, thin coating that is resistant to all known gun solvents, thinners & paint removers.
Will Gun Kote keep my firearm from rusting?
Gun Kote offers the user outstanding corrosion resistance/protection, up to 1000 hours salt spray at 5% salt. Gun Kote will withstand an equivalent of a 7 year exposure (Test preformed on aluminum in a salt spray chamber 50/50 on/off time at 35 degrees C.) Parts coated with Gun Kote are effectively rust-proof under normal usage.
Do I still need to maintain my firearm?
To assure proper functioning, you should maintain / lubricate your firearm according to the manufacturer's recommendations, although not necessary, you can also apply a thin coating of oil to the exterior surfaces if you like.
What can Gunkote be used on ?
Gun Kote can be applied to firearms accesseries & archery risers and accessories: including forged steel, titanium, stainless steel, aluminum frames & receivers. Gun Kote process involves "extreme prep work" & after the 2400 series is applied the finish is baking on in a upright gun oven at temperatures of 325 degrees for one hour. Gun Kote "cannot" be applied to wood or plastics.
Whats your preperation on my item?
1.The item being processed is disassembled, all parts excluded from the process are placed into a zip-lock bag with customers name, invoice number, type of item & what finish is requested.
2. Item goes thru a 2 stage de-greasing process in a citris based product to remove & cut gun powder residue, old gun oil and grease.
3. A 90 degree hot water rinsing for 5 minutes to remove any left over missed areas of old gun powder residue , gun oil and grease.
4.The parts are blown off with compressed air followed by drying by heat lamps for 6hrs.
5. Prep work taken to protect the areas that are not to be coated with Gun Kote by masking.
6.The factory or after-market finish is removed by 1 of 2 medium blasters: 120 grit aluminum oxide, or course Skat Fast Cut Glass.
7. Compressed air removes any left-over dust or medium and the item is ready for finish.
How long does it take?
Since we are a popular shop turn around varies, please call on time frame before sending your item.
