Dawson Customs, DuraCoat products and services

 

DuraCoat Products

DuraCoat was developed by Steve Lauer, Lauer Custom Weaponry. They have many products for you firearm refinishing needs whether it is a stock look or a custom look.

Dawson Customs is a certified firearm refinisher and we can offer almost any of their products for your refinishing needs.

DuraCoat is a two part chemical coating. Unlike other firearm finishes, DuraCoat was created specifically for firearms. Other firearm finishes are "spin-off's" from other industries.

Although it was developed for the firearms industry, DuraCoat's versatility can be used anywhere a durable finish is required. DuraCoat's applications are only limited by your imagination. DuraCoat is a hard polymer that is oil, solvent, and wear resistant. It resists 100 inch pounds of direct impact and 80 inch pounds of reverse impact. Its pencil hardness runs H to 2H. DuraCoat has passed a 300 hr salt spray test, which far exceeds military requirements for firearms finishes. Major manufacturers such as DSA utilize DuraCoat finishes on their rifles. DuraCoat has proven to hold up extremely well under field conditions. Even on parts such as FAL bolts, which are subject to significant abrasion as the bolt cycles, DuraCoat has held up well and proven to be extremely durable. DuraCoat is not a flash cure application which will become brittle after curing resulting in chipping and flaking. DuraCoat cures slowly so it remains flexible after it cures which contributes to its excellent abrasion and wear resistance. DuraCoat does not wear out, it wears in. DuraCoat can be applied over just about any surface including, metal, plastic, or wood as long as the surface is properly prepared.

DuraCoat is permanent. With normal use, a firearm finished with DuraCoat will last several lifetimes.