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The cerakoting process involves thoroughly cleaning and prepping the firearm parts, then applying several thin layers of Cerakote. The parts are then cured in an oven which causes the Cerakote to fully harden. This creates the tough ceramic coating that adheres directly to the material surface. With proper application and care, a Cerakote finish can last for many years and maintain the look and function of your firearm.

With the right stencils, techniques, and care, airbrushing can create stunning artwork full of fine details, gradients, and sharp edges. Stencils make achieving these effects easy even for beginners.

With the wide variety of finishes available today, from traditional bluing to modern ceramic and polymer coatings, selecting the right finish requires evaluating factors like corrosion and scratch resistance, ease of application and maintenance, and desired visual appearance.

Good prep equals a good finish.  There are many different types of paints and coatings available today each with there own little advantages but none of them work well without good surface prep.  Prep is the backbone of the process.  Think of it as the foundation of a house.  If the foundation is rough or off, its all downhill from there. 

Great prep is key to getting great durability and longevity from your coating work.  Cerakote, DuraCoat, KG, and Spray Paints all require great surface prep.  Other than cleaning & degreasing, abrasion or abrasive blasting is the most important part of good prep.  

The best way to use air applied paints and coatings like Cerakote and DuraCoat is to suspend the projects or parts in a manner that is quick to setup and take down, easily maneuverable, and allows access to it from as many angles as possible.  For most projects, and parts, this means a well thought out hanging system.

Stencils open up an infinite world of design possibilities for Cerakaote & DuraCoat.  With this powerful tool also comes a new set of complications.  Here are 6 great tools & tricks that can help every Cerakote & DuraCoat applicator save time and achieve higher quality results!

Whether you're spraying Cerakote, DuraCoat, KG Gunkote, Moly Resin, or Aerosol Spray Paints such as Krylon and Rustoleum, you will always want to take coating thickness into consideration. Most coatings...

If you are applying Cerakote or DuraCoat products to firearm parts with any frequency, or intend to, there are some tools you just need to have in your life!  This is a short list of some of our shop favorites!

These are our picks for the "Must Have" tools for starting a coating operation.  If you are just getting started with Cerakote, DuraCoat, etc., these are the tools we recommend for your shop.

Spray applicators come in many different shapes, sizes, and configurations. From Mini HVLP to Airbrushes, lets look at our 4 favorite sprayers for Cerakote and DuraCoat type products.