Cerakote on scopes??

[Eric B.]

Can scopes be safely coated with Cerakote or will the curing temperature possibly damage scope internals?

I just want one coat of Dark Earth on a Bushnell HDMR.

 

[wareagle700]

Cerakote makes a C-Series Cerakote that is air cure. Thats what is used on optics.

I have found Brownells Aluma-Hyde II to work very well once fully cured. If you can leave it alone for 7-10 days the Aluma-Hyde II sets up very durable.

 

[Gray]

Can scopes be safely coated with Cerakote or will the curing temperature possibly damage scope internals?

I just want one coat of Dark Earth on a Bushnell HDMR.

try Branden at Custom Gun Coatings, he has done a lot of scopes and they come out perfect.

 

[Captain Moroni]

I only use the air cure C series on optics, no way am I going to heat a $2000-$3000 scope to 300 degrees.

 

[Eric B.]

OK. C Cerakote it is. Magpul Dark Earth.

 

[smschulz]

Be sure to show us when you are done.
I want to do an USO too in FDE.

 

[ajwcotton]

what surface prep do you guys use to creakote scopes?

 

[MrM4]

OK. C Cerakote it is. Magpul Dark Earth.

Alumahyde II Coyote is a near perfect match for Magpul's FDE and the Cerakota is godo to. I have a 3 gun rifle that is done in that color. In this photo the Rail/Lower/Upper are done with AlumahydeII, the AFG/Sights/Stock& Grip are stock Magpul FDE and the Silencer is Cerakote FDE. The Alumhyde II appears a little darker in the pic than it does in reality.

 

[308Gunner]

Todd @ usgunworks does a great job and turn around is also pretty quick. He did a Nightforce for me and it turned out great.

 

[scudzuki]

I've used DuraCoat a few times.
Manufacturer of DuraCoat Firearm Finishes: Shake 'N Spray
For about $40 shipped you can get a shake 'n spray kit in one of a gazillion colors.
Two part epoxy coating applied with a disposable air brush like applicator.
I do 5 to 6 AR lowers or uppers with one kit (3 coats each).
A few weeks at room temperature to fully cure and it's pretty tough stuff.

Just sayin' is all.

Joe