how well does cerakote hold up on a rifle stock after it has been refinished? Has anyone ever had it actually begin to rub off? Looking to refinish my HTG stock in OD green cerakote since black isn't the greatest camouflage.
Gunsmithing Black stock refinishing (cerakote) durability
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Re: Black stock refinishing (cerakote) durability
I have never done it to a rifle stock, but I had some plastic pistol grips from a Sig 226 that was done. I had the pistol and grips cerakoted in FDE. It held up to wear pretty good, but when it got scratched, the black would show. I also only shot it at the range. It was never carried on or off duty. Hope this helps.
I have never done it to a rifle stock, but I had some plastic pistol grips from a Sig 226 that was done. I had the pistol and grips cerakoted in FDE. It held up to wear pretty good, but when it got scratched, the black would show. I also only shot it at the range. It was never carried on or off duty. Hope this helps.
Re: Black stock refinishing (cerakote) durability
All coatings will scratch if it's rubbed on something hard like a rock or metal.
If the stock is prepped right it holds up fine. It's probably the best alternative to a molded in colored stock.
It's job is camouflage. It will do it's job
All coatings will scratch if it's rubbed on something hard like a rock or metal.
If the stock is prepped right it holds up fine. It's probably the best alternative to a molded in colored stock.
It's job is camouflage. It will do it's job
Re: Black stock refinishing (cerakote) durability
You shouldn't have a problem going over an existing finish. Your best bet is to degrease the stock and follow up with a scuff pad or light alum oxide blast to give it some bite. Definately degrease it first... Good Luck...
You shouldn't have a problem going over an existing finish. Your best bet is to degrease the stock and follow up with a scuff pad or light alum oxide blast to give it some bite. Definately degrease it first... Good Luck...
