So I wanted to learn how to refinish using Cerakote. I had this 1911 laying around and decided why not? Big thanks to my buddy who really helped me out on this without him i would have been lost. This was my first time ever using an air powered spray gun.

Step 1 - Strip the gun and sand blast the original finish.
Step 2 - Clean off the gun using brake cleaner and then Acetone wearing latex gloves
Step 3 - Prep slide by using high temp tape on the rails.
Step 4 - Spray Cerakote on the parts and then hang to cure in the oven for 1 hour at 250 degrees.

I need to redo it again since some spots are lighter and darker. Total time I would estimate to be 3.5 hours.

Looks good man. Now you know the process redoing it shouldn't be that difficult!

that looks really good

Looks pretty good.  Does the cerakote fill minor scratches or flaws in the metal?

This is the same question I have.

Cerakote is so thin that I can usually see imperfections even more.