Traditional Method. This finish was—and is—the by-product of the hardening process. Was, because this was the traditional process for hardening as gun protection. This is favored as providing a hard surface with a certain level of flex underneath, rather than a glass-hard finish.” Hardening incorporates carbon into the molecular structure of the surface steel and occurs when hot steel is splashed into cold water. The process gives the outer steel an armored skin that prevents wear and corrosion while preserving the interior, ductile, shock-absorbing strength. Other finishes such as silver, nickel and coin are available, but these, too, are first typically hardened in the traditional way.

Cerakote coating benefits the firearm by providing and enhancing physical components including: improving the wear and tear over time, providing abrasion, corrosion, and chemical resistance and improving strength and durability. It also looks very slick. We can Cerakote almost anything. (i.e. firearms, knives, parts, golf clubs, hand tools, etc) Contact our certified Cerakote Professional for a custom color quote or choose from a tried and true pattern. Check out some amazing coating options by checking out our gallery of work.

GunCandy works with existing gun coatings to provide custom colors and finishes to make any project unique. These solid metallic and chameleon colors work with heat and air cure coatings, giving any project a custom look, with reliable durability and chemical resistance.