FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

We answer your most frequently asked questions about Cerakote and our services below. 

CERAKOTE FAQ'S
WHAT IS CERAKOTE?

Cerakote is a ceramic-based finish that can be applied to metals, plastics, polymers and wood. Cerakote features a unique formula that enhances abrasion/wear resistance, corrosion resistance, chemical resistance, impact strength, and hardness.

 

These properties are rigorously tested to ensure that Cerakote ceramic coatings remain the best in the industry. Cerakote outperforms any competitive coating in both laboratory and real world conditions.

HOW LONG DOES CERAKOTE LAST?

It’s nearly impossible to say exactly how long Cerakote lasts as it depends on multiple factors of its environment and usage. However Cerakote dramatically outperformed Teflon, Xylan, Powder Coat, Paint, Stainless Steel, Duracoat and more.
You can read here for more information on cerakote vs is competition.

WHAT'S THE PROCESS OF COATING PARTS?
  1. Parts are completely stripped and degreased then soaked in acetone until they are completely free of any oils.
  2. Parts are then gassed out in an oven for 1 hour if any oil appears step one is repeated.
  3. All parts are masked and plugged and then blasted with a fine aluminium oxide media.
  4. Parts are coated and baked in an oven or air cured depending on the series of Cerakote applied.
CAN YOU COAT IN MULTIPLE COLOURS?

In short, yes we can. We have a plotter to cut out bespoke graphics and we can layer them for patterns, logos and basically whatever your imagination can come up with.

CAN YOU MIX CUSTOM COLOURS?

Yes we can mix custom colours and match colours closely to samples provided. 

SERVICE FAQ'S
WHAT ARE YOUR PAYMENT TERMS?

Full payment and acceptance of a your quote is required to begin the process.

All payments should be made via direct bank transfer.

DO YOU SHIP COATED PARTS?

Yes, we accept parts via mail order and then ship them back via a next day courier. You will be charged for this service based on the couriers rates at the time.

HOW LONG DOES COATING TAKE?

Coating times can vary depending on the coating, state of the parts, number of parts, size of parts and number of colours. Typically we aim to turn around parts within 7-14 days, however this could be longer with larger batches.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

Due to the time taken to prep and coat small batches There is a minimum order charge of £180 + VAT, Otherwise the price greatly varies based on the size, complexity and number of parts in a batch. Our baseline price for surface area in £0.06 per cm2