Cerakote H-Series
The finish is only as good as the process.
A ceramic-polymer thin-film coating engineered for corrosion, wear, impact, scratch, chemical, and heat resistance.
We’re a certified Cerakote applicator and follow a controlled inspection, preparation, spray, cure, and quality-assurance sequence.
ASTM 5BAdhesion
160/160 in-lbImpact
1–2 milFilm thickness
100% resistance180° bend
Overview
Thin, durable, and useful on more than steel.
Cerakote is a proprietary ceramic-polymer formulation designed to combine hardness, adhesion, flexibility, and resistance in a very thin applied film. The coating can be used on many metals, plastics, polymers, composites, hydrographics, and PVD surfaces after correct preparation.
The current H-Series data we publish lists 27–48% theoretical solids by weight, 254–1,625 square feet of theoretical coverage per gallon depending on film thickness, 8–175 cP viscosity, and 1.26–1.62 g/mL density.
Service details
Why the H-Series
We preserve the technical figures here without burying the customer-facing explanation.
Corrosion resistance
Designed to protect properly prepared substrates from moisture and demanding environments.
Wear & scratch resistance
A hard thin-film surface that stands up to handling and use better than many decorative finishes.
Chemical resistance
Built for exposure to cleaning products, oils, and other chemicals common around equipment.
Adhesion & flexibility
Our published testing rates the finish at 5B adhesion with 100% resistance through a 180-degree mandrel bend test.
Thin-film coverage
The recommended 1–2 mil thickness protects without adding the bulk of a heavy coating.
Broad application
Common uses include firearms, eyewear, electronics, salt-water equipment, fitness gear, and more.
Cerakote H-Series
How we apply it
- 01
Initial inspection
The firearm or item is checked for safety and condition. Unsafe items must be repaired before coating.
- 02
Disassembly & assessment
Parts are separated and inspected, with potential problems communicated before proceeding.
- 03
Cleaning & degreasing
Coated parts receive a solvent bath to remove oil, grease, dirt, and other contamination.
- 04
Marking plan
Serial numbers, painted marks, light laser marks, and masking requirements are reviewed before blasting.
- 05
Surface preparation
Fine aluminum-oxide media creates the consistent surface Cerakote needs for adhesion.
- 06
Controlled application
Parts are hung, masked, and sprayed to the coating manufacturer’s application standards.
- 07
Oven cure
The coating is baked to specification. Multi-stage stencil work is sequenced around the cure process.
- 08
Inspection & reassembly
We check thickness, appearance, color, and texture. Anything outside our standard returns to preparation.
Original work
See the process in the result
Certified application matters because every visible finish rests on the preparation underneath it.
Before you ask
Frequently asked questions.
These details reflect what we currently publish. We’ll confirm final fit, price, and timing against the exact item and our current queue.
01Is Cerakote paint?
It is a ceramic-polymer thin-film coating with a controlled preparation and curing process, not ordinary spray paint.
02How thick is the coating?
Our H-Series data recommends a finished film thickness of approximately 1–2 mil.
03Why is sandblasting required?
Blasting removes the existing surface condition and creates a uniform profile for mechanical adhesion.
04Can Cerakote go over oil or grease?
No. Contamination undermines adhesion, which is why degreasing and clean handling are central to the process.
05Can all plastics be oven cured?
No. We need to identify the exact material and heat tolerance. We’ll choose an appropriate process only for compatible substrates.
06What happens if a part fails inspection?
We send the part back for preparation and refinishing rather than accepting an inconsistent result.
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