Basic paints are just ok, but I've never really been all that impressed. I'm looking for more of a super hard surface coating, but something other and TiN or Ni plating, etc. I have an electrolysis tank so Ni plating is doable, but only for small parts and it's a little pricy. TiN doesn't look possible for home application.
Norell's is easier to apply, but Cerakote wins on toughness and corrosion resistance, while being more fussy about application. It's also two part so you have to pitch any not used. Good thing is that that both can oven cured, but there is air cured Moly Resin too. I'm too impatient to wait for five days for something to cure! Both require more prep than slopping on some Rust-Oleum, but the results look great and not a thick coating like paint.
I'm going to get both and give them a try.
Any of you guys have personal experience with the application and/or durability of these products? Might be just the thing for refurbing an old T4 or customizing your T7. :).
http://www.cerakoteguncoatings.com/
http://www.johnnorrellarms.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zCjfqE8XME
http://www.johnnorrellarms.com/molyresin_tips.asp
Torture tests:
http://www.atdms.com/coating_tests.html
https://youtu.be/konPh4nIS1s
https://youtu.be/ksj-XJzVQik
Do you do Tormek tattoos, Mark? :)
Ken