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plum cerakote mix

10/28/2024 9:26:39 PM

I'd like this color but maybe a little darker. What's a good formula to start with?

Rust under parkerizing

10/27/2024 5:21:58 AM

Have an old bayonet. Parkerizing is intact. Looks good under natural light. Under a flash from camera looks terrible with red/brown spot...

What color is this Is it Patriot Brown

10/22/2024 9:14:55 PM

I bought this upper used. I figure it is probably a custom Cerakote color. I would like to match a lower and will more than&nbs...

Best Multicam rattle can matches

10/7/2024 11:56:48 PM

What are the best rattle can matches for Multicam? Cheap rattle can spray paint or Krylon is fine. I plan to use&...

Best coating for hard rubber plastic

10/7/2024 12:27:21 AM

I'm putting together a SCAR 15 with SC collapsible stock. SBR is factory FN FDEs, stock is black.The buttpad & cheekpiece are a...

Paint to match Nickle Teflon

10/6/2024 3:24:01 PM

Starting a new build with a Nickle-Teflon coated upper. I'd like to paint the handguard and lower to match. Any suggestions ...

Aluminum shotgun receiver DIY re finishing options

10/4/2024 1:02:56 AM

Hi all,Been working on an SKB 12 gauge semi automatic that I have. The gun was rode hard before I owned it and had&nbs...

Cerakote questions

10/2/2024 8:54:04 PM

Can a cerakoted gun be re-done in a different color? Is there a color very close to blue steel?

Any effects from cleaning solvents or oils like CLP

9/30/2024 3:48:25 PM

As the title states, any effects on a rattle can paint job which in my case is the Rust-Oleum camouflage line of paints? The pa...

Seriously now

9/30/2024 2:19:49 AM

Seriously now... Both Cerakote and Duracoat have been on the market a long time now. Is either one seriously any better than the oth...

What are some recommended spray on bluing options for home application

9/25/2024 10:58:07 PM

I'm considering spray-on bluing for a few older firearms... specifically a 250-3000. Any recommendations?

Asking for stock refinishing advice for a beaten 1100

9/16/2024 2:52:54 PM

A Remington 1100 has ended up in my possession due to the death of my wife�s brother. While getting a new stock would be ...

Explanation Example of Cerakote stencil multi layer coverage to help the first time and diy guys

9/13/2024 2:49:43 AM

I�ve mentioned this in comments before, but never actually took a photo so show it.One of the things I see a lot of first&nb...

Moly Resin Question

9/3/2024 6:18:46 AM

I�m going refinish two lowers, an upper, two charging handles and a slip ring in Colt Dark Gray Black. How many bottles do I&n...

Anyone ever have an AR rifle done in NP3 NT4

9/3/2024 2:51:01 AM

Anyone ever have the upper and lower done in NP/NT type finish? I know there is now a successor to Robar that is offering this&...

First time rebluing need help

8/30/2024 8:47:13 PM

Picked up a broken $40 single shot as my first project.I broke it down into every individual piece then proceeded to wash each&nb...

B5 FDE rattle can match

8/29/2024 12:45:21 AM

I have a B5 Systems stock and grip in FDE. Anyone have any suggestions for a good match in a rattle can? TIA

Cerakote Mixes Geissele DDC Clear Ano BAD Cat Eye Bronze Q Light Grey

8/28/2024 8:05:52 PM

these are attempts to match different companies other finishes with Cerakote. I'll add more as I perfect them.All mixes are by weight&...

Cel Shade Cartoon Style Cerakote and Paint Pens

7/31/2024 3:58:22 PM

Click: Imgur gallery of what I've done so far.I understand this look is out there and not going&...

Let s Talk Degreasing For a Minute

7/30/2024 5:06:18 PM

I'm getting ready to do an airbrush moly-resin job on a lower to match (roughly) an old 604 upper, and I want to do a bett...

Tier 1 or Tier 2 Marlin Refinishers

7/28/2024 4:36:01 PM

Good morning,I inherited a Marlin 336 that's seen better days unfortunately. There was some light surface rust that hasn't pitted yet, ...

SP10 Refinishing

7/21/2024 12:16:10 AM

What would be the best method to reapply a satin finish to a SP10 wood stock? Linseed oil and light sandpaper?

Mil 13924 black oxide finishing service for small low quantity items

7/15/2024 6:12:36 PM

Anyone know of a vendor that provides Mil-13924 black oxide finishing service for small/low quantity items? I see several for large/high quant...

Paint over Salt Bath Nitriding Melonite QPQ barrel

6/29/2024 12:00:07 AM

Can anyone recommend a paint or self-applied coating that will adhere to a Salt Bath Nitride, aka Melonite, QPQ barrel?I don't need&nb...

Cerakote color help

6/9/2024 3:59:54 AM

Anyone know a mix to get close to a CMT DRT rail? I�m not using the cmt rail but plan on Cerakoting both receivers and han...

Recommend a guy mirror nickel to flat finish

6/7/2024 4:10:14 PM

Anyone know and recommend a refinishing shop that might tackle this? Nothing to do with firearms, but I figured arfcom collectively know...

Anyone used an old fridge for a curing oven

6/5/2024 11:28:09 PM

Hey fellas, working on a small/mid sized cerakote setup. Have most everything ready to go, but my home brew oven is not working out&...

Simple home blueing

6/2/2024 5:31:17 PM

Just wanted to share a technique I used for a small project I made. Found a cheap bubble level and decided to make a picatinny&...

1911 grip blank

5/29/2024 10:07:56 AM

I would like to have a palm swell grip on the left side. I'm not excited about buying a bunch of grips until I get one&nbs...

Cerakote mixologists Apollo grey

5/13/2024 12:07:12 AM

Calling all Cerakote applicator / mixologists.I really dig this color, any idea what color mix?