duracoat vs. ceracoat? help!

[ConcealedCarryCutie]

So, i had the slide duracoated of my carry gun...and i'm regretting it, its chipped all over the place, and though i havent tried, a may even be able to scratch it with my finger nails. It hasnt been done on the inside, so it doesnt effect performance, but i am disapointed with the product i got. The reviews and reputation it has/had left me expecting more. Im getting a smaller carry gun anyway, and id like to fix the slide so we can have an all black gun for our vehicle, that doesnt have a crappy looking pink slide anymore. Would ceracoat be any different? Where can i get it done? Or should i look into doing it myself? Suggestions please!

 

[Vamptepes]

If it's chipping off easily whoever applied it didn't do it correctly. Duracoat when done right is a great product. Ceracoat however is a better coating and last longer and is more resistant to corrosion but duracoat is 2nd in the industry. To fix the slide your going to need to just start over and strip it by sandblasting or another source. Ceracoat is less forgiving in the spraying application for it to look nice. But it's all about preparation. Don't know anyone near you who does either so i cannot say who to go to, but i would suggest going to someone who is reputable and has done it before.

 

[Sainte]

Send it to cerakote. When you compare all the other finishes out there to cerakote, they are ALL junk.

i just recently had an AR done in FDE and I couldn't be happier with it. It handles all the hell I put it thru. I plan on having several other firearms done when they get a few more love marks on them.

 

[Faine]

not sure why the double post...sorry.

 

[Faine]

Just checked Cerakotes map. Looks like this is the closest certified applicator to you.

HIGH MOUNTAIN CUSTOM
Services: Cerakote™ Firearm Coating
Cerakote™ High Temp Coating
Prismatic Powders® Coating
51345 GOLDEN OAK CT
GRANGER, IN, 46530, USA

South of Fort Wayne in Decatur is this place.

PANACEA PAINTING & COATING INC
Services: Cerakote™ High Temp Coating
Prismatic Powders® Coating
Cerakote™ Firearm Coating
1013 COMMERCE DRIVE
DECATUR, IN, 46733, USA

 

[AllenM]

Or you can send it to me and I will cerakote it

 

[churchmouse]

I have personally watched Allens process. He will be doing any color work we have for as long as he is in the business.

 

[indygunguy]

Or you can send it to me and I will cerakote it

Allen cerakoted an AR upper for me, and I couldn't be happier with the result.

 

[partyboy6686]

Send it to AllenM. You wont regret it. AllenM cerakoted my 1911 he built for me. The cerakote finish on my gun is flawless.

 

[Sainte]

Website with prices? Examples of work?

thnx!

 

[partyboy6686]

Website with prices? Examples of work?

thnx!

Go look at the Diamond Collision sub forum. AllenM has pics of work in there. He is a very talented gunsmith and the only person who works on my 1911's.

 

[Faine]

Or you can send it to me and I will cerakote it

Or send it to AllenM (didn't forget you, just seemed like they were looking for something close by their home location)

 

[Sainte]

k thnx!

 

[Sainte]

Checked out the Diamond Collision sub-forum.

WOW! color me impressed! i have been in aircraft metal work/mechanics/body work and painting for over 25 years and that looks like some top quality workmanship!

 

[Sainte]

Diamond Collision

 

[AllenM]

Thank you

 

[ConcealedCarryCutie]

Or you can send it to me and I will cerakote it

Ooh, ok! Getting my smaller carry gun is my first priority, and by then i should definately have over 50 posts and will PM you about prices and all the details to get the ball rolling. Thank you!

 

[KJQ6945]

Cerakote is awesome! I had my first sbr done and it's pretty indestructible. (It's the avatar gun) I wasn't thrilled at first, it was a lot of FDE. It's grown on me. I can go to the range and fire several hundred rounds, all marks just wipe off. The finish is impressive.

 

[88E30M50]

If it's chipping off easily whoever applied it didn't do it correctly. Duracoat when done right is a great product. Ceracoat however is a better coating and last longer and is more resistant to corrosion but duracoat is 2nd in the industry. To fix the slide your going to need to just start over and strip it by sandblasting or another source. Ceracoat is less forgiving in the spraying application for it to look nice. But it's all about preparation. Don't know anyone near you who does either so i cannot say who to go to, but i would suggest going to someone who is reputable and has done it before.

This pretty much sums it up. A well applied Duracoat finish can be pretty good, but a well applied Cerakote finish will be better. AllenM has a great reputation for well applied Cerakote finishes and is local to the Indy area.

 

[Sainte]

and, as with any paintjob, it is ALL in the prep work. prep work means attention to detail. without that, youre just painting a turd.