[R-390] Brownells GunKote for knobs

[rbethman]

I don't know about the "Tool Dip", but I submitted the question as to 
whether GunKote will work with aluminum alloy and pot metal.

I'll post the answer when I get it.

To be honest, since it IS epoxy, it should work just fine.

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Barry Hauser wrote:

>Hmmm ... sounds interesting, but most gun metal is steel.  Will GunKote take
>to aluminum alloy and pot metal?
>
>One thing I've been meaning to try -- dipping the KC and MC knobs in that
>vinyl coating made for tool handles.  I think it comes in red, black and
>yellow.  It might reduce fatigue and wristitis by providing a better, more
>comfortable grip. I have some of the "dip" on hand, but it's red which would
>render the '390 inappropriate for formal settings.  Might even be a zoning
>violation.
>
>Somebody else go first and tell me how it works out ;-)
>
>Barry
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