Gunsmithing Cerakote on a rifle stock?

[Novak77]

Hey all,

Figure this is the place to ask if Cerakote on a rifle stock is a good idea or a bad idea? Will it hold up?

 

[supercorndogs]

Depends on the stock, some will hold up to baking on Ceracoat, some wont.

 

[Novak77]

Depends on the stock, some will hold up to baking on Ceracoat, some wont.

Sorry, probably should've specified what kind of stock. Wondering about coating a Sako TRG stock.

 

[SharpsNitro]

It should unless it’s some weird blend of polymers that Cerakote won’t stick to. Main issue is controlling temperature for the given stock. We’ve done Tavors, Magpul, Mission First Tactical, DTA and McMiilan stocks (or skins). What kind of finish are you looking for (color/pattern)? Here are some examples that have gone through our shop.

 

[mildot326]

Hey all,

Figure this is the place to ask if Cerakote on a rifle stock is a good idea or a bad idea? Will it hold up?

Cerakote is a great product, as far as stocks go, if you keep the temp @ 150, I don't think you will have any issues?
If your "paranoid" just give them a call, they are a great company.

BTW I'm a "certified" applicator, so take that for what it's worth.

 

[mdmp5]

Why are you set on cerakote? Polane is a better choice for stocks (no heat curing), and has so much more of a color selection.

 

[Novak77]

Why are you set on cerakote? Polane is a better choice for stocks (no heat curing), and has so much more of a color selection.

Not stuck on cerakote at all. Any and all recommendations will be considered.

 

[Magnetic]

Why are you set on cerakote? Polane is a better choice for stocks (no heat curing), and has so much more of a color selection.

How difficult is it to get a color that accurately matches a Cerakote color?

 

[supercorndogs]

Why are you set on cerakote? Polane is a better choice for stocks (no heat curing), and has so much more of a color selection.

Do you have a decent source for polane? I have used duracoat, and was pretty happy with it.

 

[mdmp5]

Do you have a decent source for polane? I have used duracoat, and was pretty happy with it.

Duracoat is simply watered down polane; it does just fine, and I have personally painted a few dozen stocks with it with great results. I don't personally have a source for polane, but I know guys who buy it by the gallon and I can ask around. For small work though, you're better off just buying duracoat.

 

[mdmp5]

How difficult is it to get a color that accurately matches a Cerakote color?

Cerakote makes a decent amount of colors these days, but duracoat makes over a hundred. Cerakote works great on metal but for stock work I prefer duracoat.

 

[mdmp5]

Here you go Novak77. This is from short action customs' website. Mark rebarreled my 42, but I painted this stock back in 2010 with 4 color scheme duracoat, and 8 years later it is still in great shape. This pic was taken in '16:

 

[mildot326]

Here you go Novak77. This is from short action customs' website. Mark rebarreled my 42, but I painted this stock back in 2010 with 4 color scheme duracoat, and 8 years later it is still in great shape. This pic was taken in '16:

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Nice job

 

[Novak77]

Here you go Novak77. This is from short action customs' website. Mark rebarreled my 42, but I painted this stock back in 2010 with 4 color scheme duracoat, and 8 years later it is still in great shape. This pic was taken in '16:

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Looks damn good for 8 years.