What is Cerakote?
Cerakote is a polymer ceramic coating that can be applied to metals, plastics, and polymer composites. While some people confuse it with paint, it is far different than painting.
Rather than a paint, it is a durable finish that resists corrosion and wear. This gun coating comes in a wide array of colors and patterns that give your firearm an entirely new aesthetic.
Why Have The Pros At Lone Star Gunsmithing Cerakote Your Gun?
A Cerakote coating on your firearm gives you a lot of flexibility for customization. You can choose from a wide range of earth-tone colors and even design patterns that make your gun stand out.
The process is fairly simple and can be done on any type of gun, though pistols are more common because of their smaller size. Piet starts by completely disassembling the gun, and he carefully inspects each part to ensure it will function properly once reassembled. Then he preps the parts by degreasing, sanding and masking any areas that should not be coated. This includes threads, action and control surfaces.
Next, he applies multiple thin layers of the Cerakote finish. He follows the Cerakote guidelines for application to make sure each piece is covered evenly, without overspray. Finally, the pieces go in the oven to cure. The resulting finish is extremely durable and will look fantastic for years to come. It also provides excellent heat resistance, protecting your gun from damage caused by excessive temperatures.
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A gun with a Cerakote finish is not only durable and attractive, but it also adds value to your firearm. If you ever decide to sell your gun, having a Cerakote finish will make it more likely to be sold quickly and for a higher price.
Guns are constantly subjected to wear and tear. The sun causes them to fade and crack over time, the rain can cause rust, and the dust can get into all the nooks and crannies of the parts and mess with your accuracy. With a Cerakote coating, your gun will be protected from these elements, increasing its lifespan and durability.
Cerakote offers a wide range of colors and finishes to fit your needs. The ceramic based thin film coatings offer unrivaled slickness and hydrophobic properties as well as chemical resistance, scratch protection and thermal barrier properties.
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Cerakote is much more than just paint and is baked on to create a hard ceramic layer. It withstands impacts, heat and chemical damage while providing a level of durability that far exceeds your gun’s original finish. It also resists rusting and is available in an array of colors and camouflage patterns.
Lone Star Gunsmithing uses the H-series cerakote for gun parts because it’s more heat-resistant and has more color options. This is the product that the military and armed forces use on their weapons and it’s ideal for gun components because it resists scratches, corrosion, dents and other abrasions. It also resists thermal distortion and attracts less dust and dirt than other finishes like anodizing or powder coating.
You can even have your AR-15 lower receiver and other AR components cerakoted in fun camouflage patterns such as flat dark earth, urban grey, Multicam arid or Kryptek Highlander without impacting functionality. This is a functional finishing option that won’t negatively affect reliability and passes Tabor abrasion tests.
We Help Prevent Future Malfunctions
Cerakote locks out adverse elements like rust, dirt and even ultraviolet radiation. Its hard and slick surface helps cut friction for maximum performance. Cerakote can also be applied to damaged metals in a way that restores their appearance and prevents future damage.
We can cerakote almost any type of metal including ferrous and non-ferrous alloys, plastics, composites, aluminum and woods. The process is similar to anodizing except that a much thicker coating is used and it is easier to apply to complex shapes.
For the aerospace industry Cerakote offers world class corrosion protection, wear resistance and chemical resistance in a single layer, thin film ceramic polymer coating. It is impervious to hydraulic fluids, fuels, solvents and acids and withstands thermal shock without degrading or losing color. Its abrasion resistance is superior to powdercoat and paint. It is extremely resistant to impact scratches and gouging and dries color fast so that it resists staining. It is also easy to clean and has excellent UV stability.
