In part one of this series we introduced you to T-Rex, The DuraCoat® Machine. If you missed out on that you can read up on it here: Part 1 - The Rise of the T-Rex The next chapter in the rise of the T-Rex brings us to the Dyno. Dyno testing puts the...
The DuraCoat® Machine – Part 1: The Rise of the T-Rex
Some may say: “Oh, it’s just a Hummer.” But, it has a greater story to tell. One day, Steve Lauer, owner and inventor of DuraCoat®, decided it was time for a second Hummer. The H1 he bought back in 2000 needed a companion. Since they had stopped building H1 Hummers by...
T-Rex Puts Her Lipstick On
For those of you following the T-Rex DuraCoat Machine build you are probably wondering where she's been. Well, she's been hibernating but that doesn't mean that we haven't been busy dolling her up while she slept off the winter. You could say we put her lipstick on...
DuraCoat® and Hydrographics – A Match Made in Gun Heaven
Greetings DuraCoat Fans! In today's post, we will discuss the fast growing trend of using DuraCoat Firearm Finishes with hydrographics, also known as "water transfer" or "dipping". Hydrographics can add artistic value, unique patterns, or camouflage to a firearm in a...
Unicorn Gun using DuraPearl Unicorn by DuraCoat
So, yes, Unicorns are a thing. And yes, of course, we built a gun and released a new product to commemorate their limited time being accepted in the gun world. And it was awesome! Because you all want to know exactly how we did it, here we are! I started with the idea...
UV Testing: How does DuraCoat® hold up to Sun and Weathering?
It’s summer! Let’s take a look at how well DuraCoat® withstands the sun! All coatings degrade in the sun. That is just how it is but some fair better than others. A coating that degrades from sunlight will not just fade but will start to break down which...
DuraCoat® Product Spotlight: DuraBrite™ Phosphorescent Coating
Have you ever wanted something unique, eye-catching, and amazing? How about a gun that glows in the dark? In this post on The DuraBlog we will spotlight DuraBrite™Phosphorescent Coating (glow-in-the-dark) which was released back in 2010. DuraBrite™ is not just a...
DuraCoat® Firearm Finishes – Restoration, Protection, Customization – Your One Stop Shop
DuraCoat®, our flagship product, is well known but did you know that we at Lauer Custom Weaponry manufacture and sell a complete line of finishing products, coatings, and equipment? We don’t manufacture just one coating; we have a product for every need and situation....
T-Rex The DuraCoat® Machine – Photo Heavy Build Update
Greetings DuraCoat® Fans! We are way overdue for an update on the T-Rex! The DuraCoat® Machine is coming along rather quickly now that summer is in full swing. Lots of man hours have been put into gutting, customizing, and DuraCoating this bad boy. It still has a long...




