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    Theoben rapid block

    Hi all i have just got an early theoben rapid 7 mk1 it's a lovely thing but the finish on the block has seen better days and I would like it re done i think they are anodized does anyone know where to have this done many thanks

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    Anodizing is much the same process as chroming so look for a local chrome platters.

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    Theres a place in Basildon called 'action electroplating' Ive used them and their work is good, never had a block done though as the old stuff has to be dipped/stripped, then polished as any marks show up like a sore thumb


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    or get RichardH to cerakote it...

    www.cerakoteguncoatings.com
    Always looking for any cheap, interesting, knackered "project" guns. Thanks, JB.

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    I have been reading that re anodising can really damage the block and mess up the tolerances is this true and is the an alternative finish I can have on the block many thanks

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shed tuner View Post
    or get RichardH to cerakote it...

    www.cerakoteguncoatings.com
    Is this in America

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    Quote Originally Posted by airgun View Post
    Is this in America
    close.. Northampton...

    But the paint comes from the US
    Always looking for any cheap, interesting, knackered "project" guns. Thanks, JB.

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    Quote Originally Posted by airgun View Post
    I have been reading that re anodising can really damage the block and mess up the tolerances is this true and is the an alternative finish I can have on the block many thanks
    A mate of mine spoke with Theoben when they were still in business and this is indeed what he was told by them. I would go down the route of an alternative finish.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shed tuner View Post
    or get RichardH to cerakote it...

    www.cerakoteguncoatings.com
    Is this in America

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    Has anyone does a alternative finish on their actions

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    Quote Originally Posted by airgun View Post
    Is this in America
    As previously mentioned the paint itself is American but there are a number of places in the UK that use this coating that you can take your rifle/parts to be done.

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    Quote Originally Posted by barrel View Post
    As previously mentioned the paint itself is American but there are a number of places in the UK that use this coating that you can take your rifle/parts to be done.

    Kindest regards

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    Sorry it posted twice thanks for you input as anyone on here Cerakoted their gun and what company did you use many thanks to you all

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    Quote Originally Posted by airgun View Post
    Sorry it posted twice thanks for you input as anyone on here Cerakoted their gun and what company did you use many thanks to you all
    Yes, just had two done by RichardH on here
    Always looking for any cheap, interesting, knackered "project" guns. Thanks, JB.

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    Quote Originally Posted by airgun View Post
    Has anyone does a alternative finish on their actions
    I think Guy is about to send off a couple of his rapid blocks to be cerakoted, might be worth send him a pm.

    Bb

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    Quote Originally Posted by bucketboy View Post
    I think Guy is about to send off a couple of his rapid blocks to be cerakoted, might be worth send him a pm.

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    Will do thank u

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