FAQs

Q: After I sprayed the coating, the finish is chipping or peeling. What happened?

Gun Kote, applied properly will not chip, crack or peel. Going back through the preparation process will usually find the issue that caused the problem. The use of Glass Bead instead of the 120 grit aluminum oxide will cause the coating to peel. Not degreasing well will also cause the coating to peel. In all cases it is something in the preparation process that has caused the problem. When refinishing firearms we have found oil will creep from the barrel receiver and cause the coating to “lift”. To resolve this problem preheating the barrel/receiver to curing temp will leach the oil from the parts and solve some of the problem.

Q: Do I have to preheat my parts?

No. Gun Kote does not require a heated part in order to be applied properly. However, it does help in cold enviornments or right after degreasing, when the parts are cold.

Q: How do I know when it’s time to replace my gun cleaning mat?

Regular use will make your KG Gun Cleaning Mat grimy. The good news is you can wash your mat to remove the grime just like other washable textile products, and you won’t need any special cleaning agents. Regular detergent can be used to clean the mat; just make sure to wash it mat before the grime gets too thick. You will know when washing is necessary when grime is starting to flake off the mat’s surface.

Q: I degreased the part thoroughly, but it still looks like the coating has "fish eye". Why is this happening?

Fish eyes can be caused by using poor degreasers which can leave a film reside or oil leaching from the part while curing. Water on the substrate can also cause fish eyes and finally oil in the air lines can cause this problem. In all cases fish eyes are caused by contamination.

Q: I keep getting runs in the finish, what can I do to fix this?

Runs are most commonly caused by too much material being applied onto the substrate in too little time. This can be fixed by turning down the material flow and/or pre-heating the parts or both.