This is a Kimber Classic Custom .45 ACP before and after Cerakote. Colors are Burnt Bronze and Graphite Black.
Photos Kimber Classic Custom Before and After
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Re: Kimber Classic Custom Before and After
Looks great! Did you do the work? Or did you have it done?
Looks great! Did you do the work? Or did you have it done?
Re: Kimber Classic Custom Before and After
I did the work. I'm a NIC certified Cerakote applicator. The gun belongs to the weekend Range Officer at Dragon Man's in Colorado Springs, CO. The gun is about 15 years old but is a shooter. I told Jim a gun that shoots that good should look good too.
I did the work. I'm a NIC certified Cerakote applicator. The gun belongs to the weekend Range Officer at Dragon Man's in Colorado Springs, CO. The gun is about 15 years old but is a shooter. I told Jim a gun that shoots that good should look good too.
Re: Kimber Classic Custom Before and After
The Cerakote looks very good... but honestly I didn't see anything wrong with it in it's original form.
The Cerakote looks very good... but honestly I didn't see anything wrong with it in it's original form.
Re: Kimber Classic Custom Before and After
Buster the original blueing was worn off in places by repeated use. I'm sure thats why he did the coat for it. Looks great and the new coat will keep glare from bouncing off. Nice job.
Buster the original blueing was worn off in places by repeated use. I'm sure thats why he did the coat for it. Looks great and the new coat will keep glare from bouncing off. Nice job.
Re: Kimber Classic Custom Before and After
We all get a special feeling when we get a new gun and when Jim picked up his gun you could tell it was like he was getting a new gun. That gun has and continues to serve Jim well but he showed his appreciation for the weapon when he got it coated. Thanks to all for your comments.
We all get a special feeling when we get a new gun and when Jim picked up his gun you could tell it was like he was getting a new gun. That gun has and continues to serve Jim well but he showed his appreciation for the weapon when he got it coated. Thanks to all for your comments.
Re: Kimber Classic Custom Before and After
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Skyclad Shinobi</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Buster the original blueing was worn off in places by repeated use. I'm sure thats why he did the coat for it. Looks great and the new coat will keep glare from bouncing off. Nice job. </div></div>
Where you see worn bluing; I see honest wear and character.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Skyclad Shinobi</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Buster the original blueing was worn off in places by repeated use. I'm sure thats why he did the coat for it. Looks great and the new coat will keep glare from bouncing off. Nice job. </div></div>
Where you see worn bluing; I see honest wear and character.
Re: Kimber Classic Custom Before and After
I appreciate the fact I was allowed to do the work on a fine weapon.
I appreciate the fact I was allowed to do the work on a fine weapon.
Re: Kimber Classic Custom Before and After
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: buffybuster</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Skyclad Shinobi</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Buster the original blueing was worn off in places by repeated use. I'm sure thats why he did the coat for it. Looks great and the new coat will keep glare from bouncing off. Nice job. </div></div>
Where you see worn bluing; I see honest wear and character. </div></div>
Where you see honest wear and character; I see a perfect excuse for a new paint job
But to each's own for sure. Either way its a beautiful piece to be able to work on. Damn I really should finish my build
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: buffybuster</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Skyclad Shinobi</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Buster the original blueing was worn off in places by repeated use. I'm sure thats why he did the coat for it. Looks great and the new coat will keep glare from bouncing off. Nice job. </div></div>
Where you see worn bluing; I see honest wear and character. </div></div>
Where you see honest wear and character; I see a perfect excuse for a new paint job
Re: Kimber Classic Custom Before and After
Looks great! I thought about duracoating my sti. I lost count of the guns I have done with duracoat, is ceracoat harder to apply?
Looks great! I thought about duracoating my sti. I lost count of the guns I have done with duracoat, is ceracoat harder to apply?
Re: Kimber Classic Custom Before and After
In all honesty I can't say. All I have done and all I'll ever do is Cerakote. Based on my research and the independent testing done with Cerakote, it is best coating on the market today. Based on what I've seen at their facility, they'll probably remain on top. There is a lot of information on the NIC Industries web site on how to prep and apply Cerakote. I can tell you that preparation is the most important part. The application or spraying on the coating just takes some fine tuning on the spray gun. Lighting is another factor, you need lots of light and look at every side from every angle on the piece you're doing. Good luck.
In all honesty I can't say. All I have done and all I'll ever do is Cerakote. Based on my research and the independent testing done with Cerakote, it is best coating on the market today. Based on what I've seen at their facility, they'll probably remain on top. There is a lot of information on the NIC Industries web site on how to prep and apply Cerakote. I can tell you that preparation is the most important part. The application or spraying on the coating just takes some fine tuning on the spray gun. Lighting is another factor, you need lots of light and look at every side from every angle on the piece you're doing. Good luck.
Re: Kimber Classic Custom Before and After
Sounds similar. I too have found that the prep work in duracoat is the hardest part, by hardest I mean the most time consuming. Everything has to be completely degreased, and it helps if the surface of whatever you doing has a little roughness to it for adhesion. Cerakote does seem to be the tougher of the two, I will have to break down and get some. I do have an oven that is dedicated, for said prupose.
Sounds similar. I too have found that the prep work in duracoat is the hardest part, by hardest I mean the most time consuming. Everything has to be completely degreased, and it helps if the surface of whatever you doing has a little roughness to it for adhesion. Cerakote does seem to be the tougher of the two, I will have to break down and get some. I do have an oven that is dedicated, for said prupose.
Re: Kimber Classic Custom Before and After
I prefer the worn out finish, but the new finish looks good as well.
I prefer the worn out finish, but the new finish looks good as well.
