kneelingatlas Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 So I have a badass 6" Tanfoglio which drives tacks, but rattles ever so sliggtly when you shake it. I know it's not that big a deal, but it just makes it less than perfect. The slide and frame still need finishing (slide is in the white and frame is factory blued); I'd love to do hard chrome, but I'm worried it'll still be loose so I'm thinking Cerakote, but I don't have any experience with it. How smooth will it cycle with it on the rails? If it gets too thick will it break in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRobson Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 It will tighten it up but sooner or later it will wear off. I've sprayed a few loose 2011's and it tightened them up quite a bit. I can't say how long it lasted but one thing is for sure. After a little break in the slide/frame fit felt like it was on bearings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Hello: Cerakote will last about 5000 rounds then you will be back to bare metal. At least that is what has happened on my open pistol. You could try nickel plating or hard chrome. Or you could use grease to take up the space(kidding) but it does work. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anilson Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 hard chrome done by the right people will fit this for many tens of thousands of rounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glk21C Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Atlas. Talk to Jim Anglin. He might explain to you the proper way to tighten up a Tanfoglio frame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ipscjoe Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Use slide glide. You won't feel the rattle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayougump Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 I cerakoted one of my tanfoglios and I am wishing I would have left it alone. Is their a way that the cerakote can be removed without hurting the original finish on the pistol? If so, how would one do this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam B Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 (edited) I cerakoted one of my tanfoglios and I am wishing I would have left it alone. Is their a way that the cerakote can be removed without hurting the original finish on the pistol? If so, how would one do this? beadblasting it is the only method I know of Edited October 13, 2014 by Adam B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkCO Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 I too made the mistake of Cerakote on a few guns (AR upper and a 1911)...never again. I think you will be fortunate to get 5K rounds with coated rails. But, I was able to get most of it off with a few hours in the Ultrasonic cleaner. The few remaining pieces I removed with a dental pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czhase Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 I cerakoted one of my tanfoglios and I am wishing I would have left it alone. Is their a way that the cerakote can be removed without hurting the original finish on the pistol? If so, how would one do this? If the the Cerakote was applied properly the original finish would have been removed before the Cerakote was applied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldfieldshooter Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Electroless Nickel Plateing. Had a 1911 done to take up wear (frame and slide) and it is still tight and slick after approx 30k rounds.Goes like a mirror when it is run in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRobson Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 If you got the cerakote off in a ultrasonic cleaner then surely it wasn't done correctly. What was your problem with cerakote? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam B Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 If you got the cerakote off in a ultrasonic cleaner then surely it wasn't done correctly. What was your problem with cerakote? I agree, it must of been duracoat, which is total sh!t Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GetAwayDriva Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 I too made the mistake of Cerakote on a few guns (AR upper and a 1911)...never again. I think you will be fortunate to get 5K rounds with coated rails. But, I was able to get most of it off with a few hours in the Ultrasonic cleaner. The few remaining pieces I removed with a dental pick. So what happened specifically with the AR after you had it cerakoted? I was wanting to have my rifle done but I don't want to screw it up.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRobson Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 I can't answer your question about the AR but don't hesitate to do cerakote. Just find somebody that knows what they are doing and you will be good to go. It's kinda hard to screw up cerakote if you follow the manufacture's instructions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkCO Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 It was Cerakote applied by a factory trained shop. The upper had have the trigger pin holes reamed and the inside of both receivers became too tight. Gun would not run. For cosmetic sure. For moving action... Not for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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