[ARCHIVED THREAD] - cerakote prep question

Posted: 3/6/2012 9:14:58 AM EDT

Have a guy that will blast it, but is using like an 80 grit crushed glass-says its sharp, not the beads or anything. Will this work? Or is the AO 120grit the only thing I should blast with? Locally I cant find anyone...have a guy that will do it for free if I get material, but AO is like 80 bucks for 50lb..anyone have a cheaper source or anyone help me out? TIA

And still in the air about cerakote/duracoat....want cerakote..

Posted: 3/6/2012 9:28:20 AM EDT

[#1]

Check out Columbia coatings....they sell 120 and 100 aluminum oxide and its a decent price.

Posted: 3/6/2012 11:59:43 AM EDT

[#2]

If you have a tractor supply store near you they should have AO. Thats where i get mine, its usually $55/50lbs

Posted: 3/6/2012 1:40:27 PM EDT

[#3]

so the 80 grit crushed glass is a no-go?

Posted: 3/6/2012 5:24:14 PM EDT

[#4]

Cerakote doesn't recommend glass cause it doesn't leave enough of a profile.

Posted: 3/6/2012 7:21:17 PM EDT

[#5]

I highly recommend using alum oxide or garnet will work in a pinch (used it on some truck rims that wouldnt fit into the cabinet). Wouldnt suggest using glass, it wont give the coating enough to bite on to.

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