How To Use Cerakote 🇺🇸

Published on April 19, 2024
Duration: 9:27

This video details the professional Cerakote application process for firearms, demonstrated by Jimmy from Scallywags Customs. It covers essential preparation steps like degreasing and sandblasting, the mixing and application of Cerakote paints, and the use of specialized vinyl stencils for creating intricate patterns like the M81 camouflage. The process involves multiple stages of painting and baking to achieve a durable and aesthetically pleasing finish.

Quick Summary

The professional Cerakote application process for firearms involves meticulous preparation, including degreasing and sandblasting with adjusted pressure for different materials. Specialized high-heat vinyl stencils are used to create patterns like M81 camouflage, with multiple layers of paint and stencils applied between short 'flash bakes' and a final two-hour cure.

Chapters

  1. 00:10Introduction to Scallywags Customs
  2. 00:30Services Offered: Custom Guns & Reviews
  3. 01:17Focus: Cerakote Application Process
  4. 02:04Step 1: Firearm Disassembly and Prep
  5. 02:52Step 2: Degreasing and Oven Bake
  6. 03:18Step 3: Sandblasting
  7. 03:43Step 4: Mixing and Applying Cerakote
  8. 04:11Step 5: Flash Baking and Stenciling
  9. 04:24Creating M81 Camouflage Stencils
  10. 04:55Applying First Layer (Black)
  11. 06:47Applying Subsequent Colors (FDE)
  12. 07:34Completing the M81 Pattern Layers
  13. 07:54Baking Between Layers
  14. 08:07Final Bake and Completion
  15. 07:06Contacting Scallywags Customs

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the initial preparation steps for Cerakoting a firearm?

The initial preparation involves disassembling the firearm and cleaning parts with a 50/50 degreaser and water mix for an hour. This is followed by a one-hour oven bake to ensure all grease is removed before proceeding to sandblasting.

How is a camouflage pattern like M81 applied using Cerakote?

Camouflage patterns are applied using specialized high-heat vinyl stencils cut with a graphic vinyl cutter. These stencils are applied to the firearm between color layers, and multiple layers of paint and stencils are used to build up the pattern.

What type of media and pressure is used for sandblasting firearm parts before Cerakoting?

Aluminum oxide is used as the blasting media. The pressure is adjusted based on the material: lower pressure for polymer parts to prevent damage, and higher pressure for metal parts to ensure proper surface adhesion.

How long does the baking process take for Cerakote applications?

There are two main baking stages. A 'flash bake' of about 15 minutes is done after each color application to allow for stencil removal. A final bake of approximately two hours is required to fully cure the entire Cerakote finish.

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