Stainless Steel coating

[Worriedman]

I like the performance of stainless steel, but find the look of my BSF barrel to be something of a distraction.  What less-than-break-the-bank options are out there to turn that barrel black?

[imschur]

I think someone here mentioned using high temp engine paint on a barrel

[SWshooter]

black primer looks good and is easy to repair.

[98Z5V]

I think someone here mentioned using high temp engine paint on a barrel

Yep - header paint.  DEsign Engineering (DEI) makes the best stuff out there:  <thumbsup>

http://www.designengineering.com/

Their header paints:

http://www.designengineering.com/category/catalog/design-engineering-inc/exhaust-wraps-accessories/ht-silicone-coating

[specopsscout]

I did an AT10T and a 1022 with this kit and they came out looking great. Duracoat

[DocLarsen]

You might want to take a look at Eastwood's black oxide EW Metal Blakening Concentrate and Kits . This would also work great for nuts, bolts, screws and various hardware.  They also make all manner header coatings from hi-temp paint to hi-temp powder coatings and many in between: Eastwood Header Coatings.

DocLarsen

[DocLarsen]

Here is another very affordable alternative from McMaster-Carr (if you are a DIY guy, this is a place you have to know about: I ordered a LOT of stuff from these guys when I was building my car. You can order as little or as much as you want and they ship FAST.)

High Temperature–Flat Finish Aerosol Paint

                    Dry Time

Size,        To the                      Coverage, sq.          Max.        Application

net wt.      Touch        Overall      ft. @ Thickness      Temp. Temp. Range Available Colors             Product No. Each

11 oz.      30 min.      2 hrs.     20 @ 1 mil           1200° F 50° to 95° F Aluminum, Black, Gray, White 7832T1 $4.79

They also have some 2500° F stuff - $69.41 qt.

[mrraley]

These guys have done work on ArmaLite rifles before and did my ceramic coating on my SS barrel.

http://www.predatorcustomshop.com/