Coating shop for a single small part?

[Dave J]

Can anyone recommend a coating outfit that wouldn't charge an arm and a leg to do a single small part, such as a 1911 thumb safety?

Needs to be black, I'm thinking something Cerakote-ish is probably ideal, but I'm not picky as long as it doesn't wear off too easily. I'm also not in a rush, and conceivably could wait until someone (cough...Bill Riehl?...cough) is doing a batch of black stuff for something else.

For background, this was from a Dan Wesson CCO that I was happy with, except for some really annoying corners on the thumb safety. I finally got fed up with it enough to introduce Mr. Safety to Mr. Belt Sander, and am now satisfied with the profile, but there's a lot of bare metal showing on an otherwise nice looking gun.

I suppose the other option is a DIY spray & bake, but am not sure if the 7-year old can of Gunkote in the garage is the right answer.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

[45dotACP]

Probably be cheaper to buy some new gunkote or touch it up with cold blue or something.

[BLR]

Can anyone recommend a coating outfit that wouldn't charge an arm and a leg to do a single small part, such as a 1911 thumb safety?

Needs to be black, I'm thinking something Cerakote-ish is probably ideal, but I'm not picky as long as it doesn't wear off too easily. I'm also not in a rush, and conceivably could wait until someone (cough...Bill Riehl?...cough) is doing a batch of black stuff for something else.

For background, this was from a Dan Wesson CCO that I was happy with, except for some really annoying corners on the thumb safety. I finally got fed up with it enough to introduce Mr. Safety to Mr. Belt Sander, and am now satisfied with the profile, but there's a lot of bare metal showing on an otherwise nice looking gun.

I suppose the other option is a DIY spray & bake, but am not sure if the 7-year old can of Gunkote in the garage is the right answer.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

Send it. I'll do it free.

[Dave J]

Much appreciated! Email inbound.