GrouseHiker
Senior Member
Is there any type of baked on, permanent coating for improving the slickness of small parts such as pivot pins?
Aren't all these products exterior finishes? ?
no they're not
https://www.kgcoatings.com/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=2
Gear Kote is an internal coating. Used primarily on engine internals (cylinder walls, valve stems, cams, 2-stroke pistons, etc) and especially transmission gears to reduce friction and allow cooler running.
+1 on the Robar Mp3. I think its what you are looking for. IIRC, its teflon impregnated nickel plating.
I've done several 2-stroke pistons and various parts. You can use a rechargable aerosol can to spray it on and an old toster oven to cure the finish. I am on the lookout for an old beater 1911 and will use both products for resinishing it.
I think Gun Kote is way more durable than "duracoat" finishes and Gear Kote can only be removed by bead blasting it. The "normal" product cures at around 300f for an hour if I remember right. The ceramic coatings need way higher temps, don't think you could do that in a garage sale tooster oven.
Do not use Mama's kitchen oven!