Moved from Cerakote to KG because I’m a small volume outfit and ha e thrown out probably $600 worth of Cerakote over the years. Did my first stock and barreled action with it today. So far I’m not looking back. It’s very very thin. No perceptible lines felt on a camo job. Doesn’t seem prone to running. I’ve running my Iwata at about 8-9 psi. Very little overspray. Only complaint I have is it seems a little tough on the stencil vinyl I’m using and it can get dicey doing a multicolor job.
Gunsmithing KG Gunkote initial impressions
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I've used it on a pistol frame and parts many years ago. The down side that I remember is it's kinda soft. That was the no-bake variety.
It's good stuff. Not as durable as Cerakote insofar as abrasion resistance, but outside of heavy wear items/locations (pistols/holster wear) I don't see much downside. I use it primarily for small parts where it doesn't make sense to mix a batch of Ckote. I'm with ya on the shelf life as well- which is why outside of a half-dozen or so colors (like Graphite Black) I only buy "testers" of Ckote anymore.
Never tried to use it on a multi-color stencil job with flash curing.
Never tried to use it on a multi-color stencil job with flash curing.
We know we vary the hardener ratio to affect gloss- but I've wondered whether this also affects hardness of the cured coating.
Didn't know about this, interesting.
I've always done "low and slow" around 150 ish for stocks, optics with Cerakote for several hours.
The really big advantage of Gun Kote is that it can be touched-up.
Nothing sucks more than discovering a "holiday" on a part that's been Cerakoted after it comes out of the oven, and having to re-blast and completely recoat.
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I used the K phos prior to doing my wby vangard and I used the 3000 series Gear Kote on the bolt and the inside of the receiver with very good results. The rifle was always smooth now it is better protected. The only rifle that shows wear is my ar receiver and that was due to not blasting it I tried to scuff it with sandpaper and it didn't work as I hoped. I have a spot that has worn but it has about 3500 rounds through it since the application.
