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At GCS, LLC we use the DuraCoat Products developed by Lauer Custom Weaponry. Both of the owners of GCS, LLC have gone to the Certification course at Lauer Weaponry and have been awarded not only the DuraCoat Certified Finisher certification, but also the Camo Expert Finisher certification. So what is DuraCoat? 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. In our gallery you will find knives, flashlights, tools, etc., that have all been DuraCoated.
But, really, what is DuraCoat? Okay, to be all technical, 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.
So, do you heat DuraCoat to cure it? 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 can be applied over just about any surface including, metal, plastic, or wood as long as the surface is properly prepared. Got more questions? Please give us a call or e-mail us: Woody: 251-767-1128 or woody@gulfcoastshooting.com Thomas: 251-581-4303 or thomas@gulfcoastshooting.com
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