Cerakote Gun Finishing — From Start to Finish
Cerakote is an advanced, highly durable, heat-cured coating that offers excellent corrosion resistance when applied to firearms. Cerakote can be applied to both metals and plastics, and many top firearms manufacturers (and custom gun builders) now offer Cerakote finishes as an option on their shotguns, hunting rifles, and tactical arms.
While Cerakote is not difficult to use, application of Cerakote is not just a simple “spray and bake” process. Best results are achieved when firearms are carefully degreased and surface-prepped prior to application. The video below, produced by NIC Industries, the manufacturer of Cerakote, shows the application process from start to finish. If you watch the video you’ll learn the importance of careful, step-by-step product prep. Metals should be surface-blasted prior to coating, and curing times need to be adjusted to the material type (polymer vs. fiberglass vs. metal). Cerakote is offered in a wide variety of colors. Multi-color finishes, including camouflage, can be applied by a skilled operator.
The video above shows a professional technician applying Cerakote finish to rifles and pistols. All gunsmiths who plan to offer Cerokote finishes should definitely watch this video. NOTE: Cerakote Firearms Coatings are designed for professionals and should be applied by an NIC-trained application specialist or a coating professional with proper training and equipment. NIC Industries stresses that “it is critical to follow all these instructions”.
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Tags: Cerakote, Ceramic, Gun coating, NIC Industries, Stock Painting
Trying to find out about using the Cerakote air dry coating and making multiple passes to cover any missed or less than desired coating. Ex: if when you are coating a rifle barrel and you find a spot with too little coating after first pass of spraying; how long do you have to respray this area and still have barrel take and hold all material sprayed? I know the coating should not be touched to correct any runs if found, but I am concerned with getting an even coating if after 10-15 min. or so you discover a spot not coated enough—can you still spray it then and get proper results?
EDITOR: Ron, Cerakote has some very good instructional videos on its website and YouTube. These show, in great detail the proper (and safe) methods for project prep and spraying. I think if you watch the videos all the way through, some of your questions may be answered.
See: http://youtu.be/2zCjfqE8XME
See: http://youtu.be/UamrlZXH69E
I’m glad you said that the gun should be carefully degreased and surface prepped so that you can get the best results. I just bought some Cerakote for my gun and I want to apply it properly. Preparation is just as important as the act itself!