If a person wanted to refinish a CZ-82, what type blasting media would you use to remove the crappy factory finish?
Would sand be too abrasive?
If a person wanted to refinish a CZ-82, what type blasting media would you use to remove the crappy factory finish?
Would sand be too abrasive?
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I always favored 120 grit aluminum oxide for blasting weapons. Especially important when using Gun Kote because if the finish is too slick, (glass beads) it won't stick well.
To answer my own question, Harbor Freight has 44 lbs. for $49.
I can pick it up in Nashville and save shipping.
Thanks for you reply Schuetzenman, I forgot about AO.
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Life is much easier than that. Get you some paint stripper, an old toothbrush and a can of Chemtool carburetor cleaner. Then buy you some of the parkerizing solution from Alleganey Arms. I did one a few months ago and it turned out great. Takes about 30 minutes to clean it and 30 minutes to parkerize it.
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I fugure that I have about $35 in parkerizing it. Although the picture doesn't show good, the color and texture are very uniform. The grips came off of eBay for $24.
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Thanks but there is absolutely no work involved in parkerizing if you have the surfaces degreased. You just mix the solution with water, put it in a stainless steel pot and boil it until the bubbles stop or you are satisfied with the color. I should have oiled it down for the photo as it has been in my glove box since I parkerized it. As long as you don't contaminate the solution with oils, you can use it over and over again.
Here's the solution that I use http://www.mg34.com/Parkerizing.html
Last edited by jojo; 04-17-2011 at 11:42 PM.
I've always thought a CZ-82 would look good blued. Duracoat is the utilitarian choice, however.
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I just got another CZ-82, this time from J&G. $231 including shipping.
It came with just 1 mag and a SIG 225/6 shoulder holster.???????????????
The shoulder holster is useless because the CZ fits like a BB in a coke can.
The finish has more holster wear than the last one I bought. Some chipping on the back strap. Grips are in pretty good shape, with dings from normal use.
Internals look really good. Very little wear if any on the bottom of the slide.
Taking one of the mags and selling them separately is just wrong for a company to do this.
All in all, I'm pleased with it.
Not the best pics, but then again, I'm NO photographer.
Last edited by slamfire51; 04-22-2011 at 08:29 PM.
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You will never find one as nice as that first one you bought It's the schitz.
Put that holster on gunbroker for $30 plus shipping - you can use the proceeds to buy a case of high dollar beer
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Im a big CZ82 fan. I just need more mags and a right hand holster, as AIM shipped mine with a lefty.
I liked mine so much I had to get a CZ-75b Cold War Edition to keep it company.
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I just found a set of new night sights in my parts box.. They look exactly the same height and dovetails are identical.
I may install them in the near future. Hmm, I think I got these as a bonus gift from CDNN when I ordered some mags.
Free is good.
Last edited by slamfire51; 04-22-2011 at 08:25 PM.
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My question is, will Acetone remove the painted finish on CZs? Specifically, the CZ-82.
I have a gallon of the stuff and since it's a extreme solvent, I'm thinking it should dissolve the paint.
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I don't think so.
The finish on the Cz is pretty tough - more of a baked-on enamel or ceramic type stuff.
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Yeah, I guess paint stripper is the way to get it off.
I've been doing some research on refinishing these little pistols.
The consensus is to strip and blue. I've seen some very impressive looking blued 82s.
I believe that's the route I'm going to take.
Here's a link to one.
http://www.czforumsite.info/index.php?topic=30186.15
Post #5 at this link.
http://www.thefirearmsforum.com/showthread.php?t=85962
Last edited by slamfire51; 04-23-2011 at 05:28 PM.
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The thread from the CZ forum you posted has convinced me to prioritize the customization of my CZ handguns. I need Marschall grips for both, I need to paint my CZ-82 sights, and I'm debating bluing the CZ-82 because the factory finish on mine is only worn in a few small spots. I want to get a lanyard loop for the CZ-75b, and holsters for both. I'm thinking Falco on the holsters as they are made in Slovakia, and they used to get good reviews from Makarov.com.
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