Gunsmithing Cerakoting Vortex Bubble Level

[Jeremybj]

Hey guys,

I wanted to cerakote my Vortex bubble level to match the rest of my rig.

I thought it was going to be a straight forward take out the snap ring and pull the level out.

Well apparently it isn't that easy, it appears to be glued in there in some way.

Does anyone know where it is glued or the easiest way to remove the level WITHOUT breaking it?

Any help would be great, appreciate it in advance.

 

[camocorvette]

Re: Cerakoting Vortex Bubble Level

I dont know about taking it out as I do not have one. But could you not just cover the bubble with painters tape, cerakote, and bake at a lower temp? Im sorry if this is a dumb answer as I have never owned a vortex bubble lever nor cerakoted anything.
Hope you find your answer.

Will

 

[RSA-Raven]

Re: Cerakoting Vortex Bubble Level

I tend to agree with CamCor,

Tape it up,
Use Air-cure Cerakote & bake at lower temp for longer.

My 2c

rgds

R-Raven

 

[Jeremybj]

Re: Cerakoting Vortex Bubble Level

I'm not sure about the taping it off part, I sandblast my parts before applying the cerakote, I just don't know how well the cerakote will turn out by just using a scuff pad to prep...

 

[hero's machine]

Re: Cerakoting Vortex Bubble Level

You can still blast it, just pay attention and mask well. The thing that I would worry about is how is the fluid held in the tube? With added heat you may soften the plugs while adding pressure from the expansion of the liquid....food for thought.

 

[bobbye]

Re: Cerakoting Vortex Bubble Level

the air dry is some tough stuff. Be sure you wear gloves and a mask. No mask and your nose hair gets brittle.

 

[hdbiker1]

Re: Cerakoting Vortex Bubble Level

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mickey D</div><div class="ubbcode-body">the air dry is some tough stuff. Be sure you wear gloves and a mask. No mask and your nose hair gets brittle. </div></div>

Sounds like words of experience.

 

[S1erra1]

Re: Cerakoting Vortex Bubble Level

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mickey D</div><div class="ubbcode-body">the air dry is some tough stuff. Be sure you wear gloves and a mask. No mask and your nose hair gets brittle. </div></div>

Amen to that, it's potent stuff allright