Anodized and Cerakoted: Know your Finishes!
This video provides an expert comparison of anodized and Cerakoted firearm finishes, drawing on insights from a firearms instructor. It explains the technical processes behind each, highlighting Cerakote's sprayed-on, baked-on nature and its superior chemical resistance, while detailing anodizing as a controlled oxidation of aluminum, often dyed. The instructor notes the subtle color variations inherent in anodizing multi-part firearms due to separate finishing processes.











