Air dry Cerakote?

bruno86

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#1
How is the air dry Cerakote for painting a barreled action? Anyone have experiences with both and what do you recommend? Im used to painting with DuraCoat but I have heard good things about Cerakote. I have done airbrushing with DuraCoat in the past on rifles but it tends to chip on the metal areas.

Heres a 17HMR in DuraCoat.
Barreled action, scope, and stock all wearing DuraCoat.
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#3
Re: Air dry Cerakote?

I used it on my suppressor, and my bro in law's stock. The oven cure is much stouter, but air cure holds up to higher temps. I could not compare to Duracote as I have no experience.

Overall, I like it and its a much better coating than Krylon, but I don't think anything holds up to abuse like the oven cure.
 
#4
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Compared to Duracoat it's a different beast all together. Duracoat seems to be much more forgiving. Cerakote doesn't flash the same as Duracoat. It also is more apt to running and getting screwed up when I'm using them. It is nice to not have to wait so long for a sturdy coat even if the c series isn't as tough as h series. I like them both but trust cerakote much more even if its a bit harder to play with. However you cannot even touch on the color choice Duracoat has. Both have their own respective benefits and pluses.
 
#5
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You cannot cure Cerakote at ambient temperature (air dry). There is little solvent in Cerakote, and curing needs to take place at around 90-100C. This has to do with the hardener used more than anything else.
 
#6
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: blr</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You cannot cure Cerakote at ambient temperature (air dry). There is little solvent in Cerakote, and curing needs to take place at around 90-100C. This has to do with the hardener used more than anything else.

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You are incorrect in your response. You can most certainly use air cured cerakote, C Series, and it will cure in ambient temperatures perfectly fine. You will also not be using any hardener with this product. Just wanted to clear up this bit of misinformation.
 
#7
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: blr</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You cannot cure Cerakote at ambient temperature (air dry). There is little solvent in Cerakote, and curing needs to take place at around 90-100C. This has to do with the hardener used more than anything else.

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You're statement only pertains to h series cerakote. It is a two part heat cured coating which is their strongest and widely regarded as one of the best coatings available. C series is an air cure version with not quite as many color options and slightly less durable. However it walks over Duracoat all day long in terms of durability.
 
#9
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Correct, I forgot about the "C" series.

That said, it's a generally good rule of thumb that two part thermally cured systems are superior to ambient temperature cured single part systems for obvious reasons.
 
#11
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I'm not sure how you drew that conclusion. I'll clarify my post for you.

I merely stated that single part systems rarely preform as well as multi component systems.
 
#12
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We use C series Ceracoat for all the scopes and stocks we paint, so far so good. Its not as tuff as H series but allows one to match the barreled actions (H series) paint with the C series on the stocks and scopes. Ive never sprayed C series on the barreled acions. Weve built 3 custom ovens that we heat the barreled actions in, I also use one oven at 100 degrees for the stocks and scopes works good
 
#13
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I dont want to appear to speak for Cerakote, but I believe that is the very purpose for the "C" series. That is, applications that should not be heated, like scopes and stocks.

Cheers!
 
#14
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Outside of the curing process, their C Series product can withstand heat on applied surfaces better than their H series can. It is listed for high heat applications such as suppressors and barrels ....
 
#15
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I've had a good run with it, as said, it's not as strong as the H serries but waaaay better than anything else that's as easy to apply.

Even the Microslick on a couple of bolts I've done is holding up well.
 
#16
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I am also very interested in ceracoat c series. What is needed to prepare my barreled action? It is a blued finish. Not trying to hijack this thread but thought it an appropriate place to ask.
 
#19
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Air cure works well on barreled actions, stocks, scopes, etc.
It's easy to apply, just follow the simple instructions......Blast with nothing finer than 120grit AO,Clean the parts well, pre-heat to remove or id any oils or contaminants, and spray.

Too much material may cause runs, or give more of matte sheen to the finish.
 
#20
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dinosdeuce</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Brownells sells air dry. Just finished my 308

Dino</div></div>

Thanks!
 
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