Gunsmithing Cerakote FX

[Nick-St]

Anyone tried Cerakote FX additives?

I tried FX Gold for the first time (never used any FX before, just started with gold!). All the Cerakote examples seem to use Graphite Black as a base - so I started there. Is there a particular reason for choosing the black?

The gold effect is pretty good in sunlight, but in shade it's definitely noticeable its got a dark base. I would have though a silver base would have been a better option, so I'll try that next.

Overall, it's quite a process to use it and it does look like a thick layer when you've finished...

 

[TheHorta]

Was thinking about snagging some in their recent promotion, but just don’t have anything I could imagine putting it on, outside of a prop in the next Will Smith “Bad Boys” movie.

That does look… THICC!

Almost like Supergrip.

 

[Nick-St]

Just assembled the lower. All the roll pins went in fine, so it definitely looks thicker than it actually is... It does seem to have a more noticeable 'layer' than just Cerakote - but then I've never used Armor Clear Gloss before either!

 

[BamaSE]

Excuse my naivety here….I am a spray paint that mutha camo kind of guy….and when I do I tape up the rail to make sure the optic mounts have a secure hold. So where I am going with this is….is that a concern with aftermarket type Cerakote? Is there any movement with scope mounts on recoil?
Thanks!

 

[Nick-St]

No - not a concern with Cerakote - just spray everything! (I mask muzzle threads & crowns though.)

 

[Elite_KG]

You can use any H-series color as the base. Non-metallics will give you a better reflection of the FX effect. I use FX a good bit.

 

[MO Fugga]

You can use any H-series color as the base. Non-metallics will give you a better reflection of the FX effect. I use FX a good bit.

Got pics of some of your work? Sounds interesting.

 

[Elite_KG]

These are FX cosmic (which looks blue) over graphite back. The black Manners in “kryptek” is 25% concentration FX Cosmic and sprayed on the graphite black after “tacking out” (yes, you are supposed to spray it wet in wet, but this way gives a less “blue” more ghost grey color with the shimmer).

 

[Elite_KG]

You don’t have to mix it at 100% the recommended concentration. You can vary the appearance with different concentrations.

I should have some examples over different base colors soon. I have sprayed test coupons in the past.

PS - the pen is faded from black to Cosmic at about 50% concentration if I recall correctly.