KG Industries LLC

KG develops metal coatings, cleaners and lubricants for several markets including but not limited to: Firearms, Automotive, Oil Drilling and many more. Visit KGCoatings.com to know more!

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Choosing the Right Gun Coating to Refurbish a Gun

Whether you are trying to restore your old firearm or recently got your hands on a new gun, you may be wondering what it takes to refurbish it. One of the key steps essential to refurbishing a gun is to apply a new protective coating to the exterior. There are a few different types of products to choose from. As you select your gun coating, you should pay attention to some special features. 

The gun coating that you select to refurbish your gun with is largely an aesthetic decision. In some cases, you may be able to pick from other colors besides classic options such as black and metallic silver or gray. Still, the coating will affect more than your gun’s physical appearance. It will also have an influence on elements like lubrication, impact resistance, heat distribution and even corrosion resistance. This is why you have to take more than just aesthetics in consideration. Some factors you have to keep in mind when shopping for coatings are hardness of the material and the pH balance.

  Refurbishing a gun is not a matter that you want to take lightly. Gun coatings make it simple and easy to complete this project, but with so many variations in the coatings available, you do not want to rush into a decision about which product to purchase. Research these points carefully before you make a final decision about how to proceed.

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Why You Need a Bore Polish for Your Shotgun

Anybody who owns a shotgun can appreciate a bore that’s well maintained. Is it all clean, smooth and shiny? You’d think it is so, but you can’t really tell unless you open it up and take a good look. Even in good lighting, it can be hard to gauge just how many scratches or pits are hiding deep within because what you are actually seeing is the reflection of the bore’s surface. If you are planning on getting your very own shotgun cleaning kit soon, remember to stock up on bore polish because you will need it.

  Just like every part of your shotgun, the bore is subject to normal wear and tear. Regular wear can come in the form of plastic fouling, carbon buildups, pits, and scratches – all of which negatively affect your gun’s performance. The smoother the barrel is, the better your gun is for shooting. If you don’t smooth things out pretty soon, things could escalate to more serious problems like rusting and blow outs.

  Best Way to Smooth Out the Bore

  The best way to avoid encountering problems with your shotgun barrel is through regular maintenance using a good bore polish. The polish will help reduce fouling and can even remove plastic and lead. You can polish your shotgun using quality patches, but in some cases, you might be required to use nylon bushes for better results.

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Gun Cleaning: What You Should Know About Lubes

A newly cleaned gun is dry and, therefore, prone to damage by heat and friction. To protect it from early wear, residue buildup, and potential range malfunction, you need to apply the right type and amount of lubrication. Here are 3 basic details you should know about gun lubrication:

Cleanliness. With the right lubricant, a light cleaning after every outing should suffice between maintenance sessions. While oil can crawl into hard-to-reach parts, it doesn’t provide a sufficient hydrodynamic barrier between friction-prone surfaces. Also, it attracts debris like grit, dust, and powder. A dry film lubricant, in contrast, provides a thinner barrier, aids heat dissipation, and allows debris to fall off more easily.

  Temperature Thresholds. Usually, the more viscous a lube, the longer it takes to break down. This means, if you’re working in a high-temperature environment or are using the weapon frequently, a more viscous lubricant would be better. At any rate, be sure to remove grease and cosmoline from a firearm before using it for the first time.

  Storage. A dry gun can seize right when it is needed the most, so some gun owners feel tempted to soak their firearms in thick grease. Yet oil, apart from attracting debris, is incapable of creating a protective barrier for gun parts. A thin coating of oil should suffice, especially for hard-to-reach parts. Quality dry film lubricant, on the other hand, can provide just the right amount of protection without creating a considerable mess for hassle-free unpacking.

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The Many Uses of Gun Coating

The main purpose of gun coating application is to protect your firearm from heat and wear every time you use it out on the range, on a hunt, or in the line of duty. What many don’t know is that coatings have more potential uses than just applying it on guns. Gun coating can also be applied on virtually anything that requires a thin film finish for optimal protection against corrosion and abrasion. Here are some good examples:

Heavy Artillery

This is a no-brainer. You can coat all types of weapons, from small arms to heavy artillery. Weapons with higher calibers do tend to be subjected to more heat and wear which is why applying an appropriate amount of coating is essential. For safety purposes, just make sure to disassemble the firearms completely.

  Machinery

  Some equipment and machinery work under a lot of pressure and heat to get the job done. For instance, engine blocks, engine water jackets, transmission cases, rear-end housings, and brake calipers can easily overheat without the right protection. Gun coating can help dissipate the heat and act as a coolant to reduce the excessive warmth while these machines are operating. Additionally, heavy machinery can also break down and corrode due to the high temperatures. Gun coating not only helps let out the heat but also provides excellent protection from corrosion.