What is black Cerakote?

Cerakote Graphite Black is a satin black. This color was developed for Crye Precision Multicam® Black. *NOTE: This product comes with a catalyst and requires a 150 Mesh Strainer (SE-276). Cerakote H Series coatings are durable, corrosion-resistant, and provide unparalleled levels of hardness and adhesion.

Is Cerakote permanent?

Cerakote requires many hours of prep, spray, and cure time before the firearm can be used. It is a permanent application that cannot be reversed so easily but will endure a long time.

What type of finish is Cerakote?

Cerakote is a ceramic based finish that can be applied to metals, plastics, polymers and wood. The unique formulation used for Cerakote ceramic coating enhances a number of physical performance properties including abrasion/wear resistance, corrosion resistance, chemical resistance, impact strength, and hardness.

Does Cerakote change color?

Cerakote® is a polymer-ceramic protective coating that is commonly applied to firearms to protect them and/or change their color.

Does Cerakote chip?

Is Cerakote really durable? Absolutely. It won't chip, flake or scratch off. Tests have shown it more durable than traditional bluing, parkerizing or other finishes.

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How strong is Cerakote finish?

Hardness: Test reports have rated cerakote coatings with a pencil hardness of 9H. Other than hardness, there is a scratch resistance rating of 6H. Cerakote ensures that you don't end up spoiling your firearm because of any scratches or nails.

Is there black Cerakote?

Cerakote Armor Black is the flattest black we offer. *NOTE: This product comes with a catalyst and requires a 150 Mesh Strainer (SE-276). Cerakote H Series coatings are durable, corrosion-resistant, and provide unparalleled levels of hardness and adhesion.

Does Cerakote wear off?

As far as wear, it's natural for items to wear due to heat and friction. Cerakote isn't the cure-all, end-all solution but it will last if it is properly taken care of. I often use a silicon cloth to wipe down my slide. It helps reduce friction and prolong your Cerakote finish.

Is Cerakote scratch resistant?

Cerakote® is a ceramic polymer based proprietary formulation that offers industry-leading durability, hardness, scratch resistance, corrosion resistance, flexibility, heat, and chemical resistance. Cerakote® can be applied to most substrates including metals, plastics, polymers, composites, hydrographics and PVD.

Is Cerakote stronger than powder coat?

When correctly applied, cerakote won't cover up deep engravings or change the accuracy of your gun. And while powder coating is just 1 mil thicker than cerakote, we'd never comfortably prescribe a powder coat to any firearm. As it turns out, that 1 mil totally matters.

Does Cerakote prevent rust?

Cerakote is also a more effective barrier against oxidation and corrosion than bluing.

What is better than Cerakote?

GunKote is the biggest competition for Cerakote; each have their own following for being “the best” firearm coating, and both are comparable when tested against corrosion, chemicals, and durability. KG Gunkote also has two series, the 2400 Series (Oven Cure), and the 1200 Air Cure Series.

What is the purpose of Cerakote?

Cerakote is a specialized coating that can be applied to wood, polymers, metals, and plastics that is composed of a polymer-ceramic compound. The ceramic coating benefits the firearm by providing and enhancing physical components including: Improving the wear and tear over time.

Does the military use Cerakote?

Yes, our military and armed forces do currently and widely use cerakote AR's and other weapons coated in cerakote. Cerakote is one of the toughest and durable coatings out there for firearms which of course is important to the military as they beat on their guns and put high round counts through them.

What is the most durable gun finish?

The black oxide finishing treatment is a high-quality, corrosion-resistant finish that won't chip, peel or change the physical dimension of a firearm piece. As one of the least expensive corrosion-resistant finishes on the market, black oxide is often the preferred finish used on gun barrels and small components.

Should I Cerakote my gun?

Time and time again Cerakote is proven to prevent rust and corrosion no matter what it's exposed to. Whether your gun is made of carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum or a combination of these, Cerakote will end corrosion on your guns. Cerakote is also the best choice for heat resistance.

Can a Cerakote finish be touched up?

(1mL) bottle of Cerakote (a part B catalyst is included with some as not all colors are air cure) to touch up any marks or scratches on your parts during assembly.

Is Cerakote more durable than bluing?

Cerakote ceramic coatings provide the durability and corrosion protection you need with the color you want, making it the perfect alternative to blueing. For the best in corrosion protection, Finish Strong™ with Cerakote.

What is the darkest black Cerakote?

Cerakote Armor Black is the flattest black we offer. *NOTE: This product does not require catalyst. This color does require a 100 Mesh Strainer (SE-275). Cerakote Armor Black C Series Ceramic Coatings will perform at temperatures up to 1200°F and set the industry standard in high temperature coatings.

Can you make Cerakote shiny?

The ONLY way to fix it is to sand blast it off and do it again. We Cerakote about 25 guns every day at the shop. You CANNOT TOUCH UP CERAKOTE EVER. Too much Hardener also makes it to glossy!

Is Cerakote dishwasher safe?

Is Cerakote Dishwasher Safe? Although not stated by Cerakote directly. Do to Cerakote's thermal stability and chemical resistance we do not see an issue with washing any items in the dishwasher.

Is Cerakote weatherproof?

Cerakote, or any other finish, only protects the outside of the gun. The inside of the barrel, internal components, etc. , will not be protected. If it is completely removed by using high pressure compressed air, it will protect the internal components from rust due to excess moisture.

How does Cerakote hold up to heat?

Available in a wide-array of color options and withstanding temperatures greater than 2000 degrees Fahrenheit. Not only do these coatings withstand heat they serve as thermal barriers reducing part-metal oxidation, and are chemically resistant to boot!

Can you Cerakote a car?

Cerakote is also an excellent choice for the exterior trim parts of a vehicle. Cerakote can be applied to a range of substrates including plastic and metal trim, interior and exterior hardware, and even over primed and pretreated parts.