Lone Star Gunsmithig and Cerakote is the best place to get Cerakote on your AR15 rifle
Cerakote is a thin-film coating that can be applied to almost any firearm. Unlike paint, it is chemical resistant and can resist abrasion.
Our military and armed forces use cerakote-coated weapons because it is one of the toughest and most durable finishes on a rifle. It is also non-IR reflective.
Cerakote For AR15 Rifles
Cerakote is a specialized polymer ceramic coating that can be applied to a variety of gun components. It protects firearms from scratches, corrosion, heat, and dents. It also offers a high degree of lubricity and can be applied in a variety of colors and finishes.
Lone Star Gunsmithig and Cerakote is a full-service gun shop located in Princeton, Texas. They offer a variety of firearm services including Cerakote application, machine work, 1911 customization, and FFL transfers. Their team of certified gunsmiths is experienced in solving current problems and preventing future issues.
Many people ask if they can cerakote their lower receiver or any other AR parts. Cerakote does not negatively affect reliability and can even increase the tolerance between your upper and lower receivers. It is also much more durable than anodizing. Cerakote has a superior level of wear resistance and passes Tabor wear tests. It is also available in a wide array of colors and can be done with stencils for custom designs.
Why Cerakote?
Cerakote offers the highest level of protection available for your gun. If you are looking for a coating that will protect your gun from scratches, dents, and even impact, this is the choice for you. It also looks much better than anodizing and comes in a variety of colors and designs.
Originally developed for the firearm industry, Cerakote is rated to withstand extremely high temperatures, and even helps reduce friction between your gun’s parts. This can help prevent sloppy mating between your slide and receiver, making for more accuracy.
It also helps your gun resist rust and corrosion, making it an ideal choice for those who live in wet or humid environments. Cerakote is also available in a wide range of colors, so you can customize your look to suit your personality or your gun’s aesthetic. You can choose from everything from military green to prison pink, so you’re sure to find something that fits.
Cerakote Applications
Cerakote is available in a vast array of colors and patterns allowing for virtually unlimited options to camouflage your gun. It also helps reduce friction and heat on internal parts resulting in improved performance.
Unlike Duracoat, gun coat, poly coat and others that are applied on top of the part cerakote is sprayed directly into the material itself. This allows for more flexibility in color and application and can be used over any substrate including plastics, metals, woods and some fabrics.
When compared to anodizing cerakote is thicker, more durable, and significantly improves durability, heat tolerance and corrosion resistance. Additionally, a properly cleaned and prepped part can be cerakoted in far less time. 80% Arms offers beautifully finished cerakoted lower receivers and can cerakote other AR parts as well.
Cerakote FAQ
Cerakote is a polymer-ceramic composite coating and is not a paint. It offers industry-leading durability, hardness, impact strength, corrosion resistance, flexibility and abrasion resistance. It can be applied to metals, plastics, polymer and composites, hydrographics, and wood.
Cerkote also acts as a lubricant, so many people find that they need less gun lubricant on their firearms after having them cerakoted. Additionally, it tends to attract less dirt and dust than other lubricants and coatings, keeping your firearm cleaner and functioning optimally.
Cerakoting your AR-15 or other AR components is a great way to enhance the aesthetic of your weapon, and it doesn’t negatively affect reliability in any way. You can even get your cerakote done in fun camouflage patterns like flat dark earth, urban grey, Multicam arid or Kryptek Highlander. However, the more complex the pattern you want on your cerakote job the higher the price will be. The final price of your cerakote will be discussed with you and agreed upon before any work begins.
