Maxx I was wanting to do this to my 1300 defender to make it look more "tactical" the only thing I questioned was would 0000 steel wool work to rough the surface?
What about the pins? just keep them blued? or install them and paint over them?
when you put them in the oven does it stink "piss off the mrs.?" and how long does the stink last since she works until 5pm
how did you put the parts in the oven on the grill or a pan or? the reason I ask is if I were to paint the barrel when it heats up does it soften enough to make dimples from the grill lines?
I realize you did a small part but I'm hoping others have tried this on receivers etc.