Cerakote questions

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I’m looking to Cerakote a receiver and some other bits for a project, but I’ve got a couple of questions. First off, any company recommendations? Preferably in the north west.

is there a way to preserve some existing markings on the receiver?

whats the best way of remarking a cerakoted receiver with new markings?

thanks

 
Never had anything Cerakoted myself but a bit of digging around turned up a similar thread on a more hunting orientated site recommending Osprey Rifles in Oldham, might be worth giving them a ring?

 
I’ve spoken to FMJ, seem very competent but not had any work done by them yet.

 
I’ll be sending a pistol slide to FMJ in the next few weeks, get an idea what their work is like. 

 
I’m looking to Cerakote a receiver and some other bits for a project, but I’ve got a couple of questions. First off, any company recommendations? Preferably in the north west.

is there a way to preserve some existing markings on the receiver?

whats the best way of remarking a cerakoted receiver with new markings?

thanks


I'm not sure if they do it mate, but perhaps you can get a clear coat Cerakote? 

You'd be able to preserve your markings that way, but obviously wouldn't be any good if you wanted a colour change! 

 
I've had two guns done through http://www.hi-speccoatings.co.uk/

Work came back good, they were well priced. I'd have appreciated slightly quicker communication from them but hey I'd use them again. Expect a 2-3 week turnaround.

 
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Out of curiosity can plastic be cerakoted? A TM pistol has caught my eye but the stock colour makes me want to vomit :(

Also, what was the feedback on the markings side? Can they be saved or are they a write off?

 
@rocketdogbert Cheers for the heads up, now gives me a further point of consideration for my next pistol. I fancy the TM M45A1 but I can't stand the tan/desert colouration.

 
You cant retain any painted on or laser etched trades, the surface preparation for Cerakoting entails media blasting to give a bare substrate with a uniform key for adhesion. Any engraved markings etc are fine, the coating is microns thick (thin if your into Apple marketing)

 
@Davegolf from what I can see in images on Google they all appear to be engraved on the slide of the TM M45A1 so I think it should be ok. At least if I go down that road, as mentioned there are a couple competing for my attention.

And apologies for diverting attention away from the OP.

 
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