Matt Bufford
Well-Known Member
Hey guys. Looking from some advice from some of you who have experience with cerakote/durakote/gunkote.
What are the differences between them? Is there any advantage to having it done vs using the rattle can and oven?
I've got a couple tactical builds I'm about to start and the clients are wanting colored stainless blades.
What about marks and etching? Is laser engraving the only good way to put a mark through this stuff? Or is there some way to etch it first, then prevent it from sticking inside the etch during application?
Also, to have it done by a gun smith - what is a fair price range should I expect to pay per blade? I know there are several gunsmiths in my area offering cerakot and durakote, but if it is easy enough and saves me money, I'd be happy doing the rattle can gunkote.
Thanks folks
Matt
What are the differences between them? Is there any advantage to having it done vs using the rattle can and oven?
I've got a couple tactical builds I'm about to start and the clients are wanting colored stainless blades.
What about marks and etching? Is laser engraving the only good way to put a mark through this stuff? Or is there some way to etch it first, then prevent it from sticking inside the etch during application?
Also, to have it done by a gun smith - what is a fair price range should I expect to pay per blade? I know there are several gunsmiths in my area offering cerakot and durakote, but if it is easy enough and saves me money, I'd be happy doing the rattle can gunkote.
Thanks folks
Matt