Re: Desert color scheme help
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: gathumper</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What problems have you had with Dura-coat? And do you believe that the Cerakote is a superior product? I have done 3 rifles so far with Dura-coat and 2 handguns. The handguns have not faired so well, but the rifles have done ok so far. I would really like to try the air cure Cerakote, just wanting to make sure it's worth the extra $20 per color. I would love to use the bake on, but I have no access to a oven. </div></div>
I DO believe Cerakote is a superior product, but let me clarify.
Air cure Cerakote vs Air cure Durakote = Cerakote Superior
I have not used bake on of either one, but all my research points to Cerakote winning that "battle" as well.
The problems I had are that the Air Cure Duracoat is something you have to mix. (Cerakote you don't) That part alone is a huge turn off.
The Duracoat finish I put on my 10/22 barrel and receiver had abrasion marks on it, and chipped by the receiver in less than a year. I was just not impressed and if I was planning to keep it...I would blast it down again and re-do it in Cerakote.
I'm not sure how long Duracoat will last after you mix it...but I've had Cerakote bottles open for almost 2 years now and as long as you take care of it (I keep it in the fridge after its open) it should last plenty long to save or use to touch up scratches, provided you ever get any.