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Great prep is key to getting great durability and longevity from your coating work.  Cerakote, DuraCoat, KG, and Spray Paints all require great surface prep.  Other than cleaning & degreasing, abrasion or abrasive blasting is the most important part of good prep.  

The best way to use air applied paints and coatings like Cerakote and DuraCoat is to suspend the projects or parts in a manner that is quick to setup and take down, easily maneuverable, and allows access to it from as many angles as possible.  For most projects, and parts, this means a well thought out hanging system.

Stencils open up an infinite world of design possibilities for Cerakaote & DuraCoat.  With this powerful tool also comes a new set of complications.  Here are 6 great tools & tricks that can help every Cerakote & DuraCoat applicator save time and achieve higher quality results!

Whether you're spraying Cerakote, DuraCoat, KG Gunkote, Moly Resin, or Aerosol Spray Paints such as Krylon and Rustoleum, you will always want to take coating thickness into consideration. Most coatings...

If you are applying Cerakote or DuraCoat products to firearm parts with any frequency, or intend to, there are some tools you just need to have in your life!  This is a short list of some of our shop favorites!

These are our picks for the "Must Have" tools for starting a coating operation.  If you are just getting started with Cerakote, DuraCoat, etc., these are the tools we recommend for your shop.

Spray applicators come in many different shapes, sizes, and configurations. From Mini HVLP to Airbrushes, lets look at our 4 favorite sprayers for Cerakote and DuraCoat type products.