Cerakote® is a ceramic polymer based proprietary formulation that offers industry-leading durability, hardness, scratch resistance, corrosion resistance, flexibility, heat, and chemical resistance.
How durable is a Cerakote finish?
Cerakote is more durable than any other aftermarket sprayed on finish. There are many types of finishes, sprayed, chemical, plated to name a few. Nickel, Hard Chrome are some of the most durable finishes you can use but have their limits as far as color choice!
Does the military use Cerakote?
Red Creek Tactical Cerakote Cerakote is one of the toughest coatings you can put on a firearm. It is currently used on a number of production pistols as well as many custom firearms. Military and law enforcement versions even have protection against IR detections.
Is it safe to Cerakote a barrel?
Cerakote and DuraCoat can withstand temperatures as high has 500-600 degrees F (anything over 300d degrees the riflings are damaged). With “normal” shooting, your barrel will never get close to being that hot. Our Cerakote coating can handle temperatures up to 1,800 degrees F.
Is Cerakote better than DLC?
Cerakote ceramic coatings offer superior abrasion resistance in a thin film coating, outlasting PVD – DLC in a modified ASTM Taber Abrasion Test by 4,500 cycles.
What’s better Cerakote or anodized?
More durable than anodizing, this is the highest end finish you can apply to your rifle. Cerakote consistently wins all durability, lubricity, heat resistance, and endurance tests.
Is it okay to Cerakote a barrel?
If you are fortunate enough to own a transferable machine gun, or if you like to “blaze” with your semi-auto, do not put DuraCoat on your barrel, as your barrel temperature will rise to over 1,000 degrees F. In those cases, use Cerakote. Our Cerakote coating can handle temperatures up to 1,800 degrees F.
What’s better DuraCoat or Cerakote?
DuraCoat – Weighing Your Options For the Best Firearm Finish. Cured Cerakote absolutely beats cured DuraCoat in every measurable respect with regard to finish quality, abrasion resistance, and overall toughness.
