Knowledge Base

CERAKOTE® BASICS

1. The Importance of Agitating Cerakote Fully Before Application

2. H Series Application

3. Blasting the Substrate – The Importance of a Correctly Blasted Etched Profile

4. Properly Curing Cerakote Elite Series and H Series

5. Releasing Build Up of Pressure in Cerakote Bottles

6. Gloss Guide – H Series Coatings

7. How to Store Cerakote Correctly

8. How to Flash Cure Cerakote

9. How to Make a Custom Color

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. What PSI Do I set My Spray Gun to Apply Cerakote?

2. What is the Shelf Life of Cerakote

3. Do I Really Need to Wear Gloves During the Cerakote Process?

4. What is mil Thickness and Why Does it Matter?

5. How Do I Replace Cerakote Purchased from Another Company?

6. Can I Use Steel Shot or Glass Beads to Blast my Parts for Prep?

7. Why Do I Need to Degrease Before I Blast?

8. Examples of Photo Composition (Do’s and Don’ts)

9. How to Prep A Chrome Plated Surface

10. How Much Coating Do I Need for My Project?

CERAKOTE® EQUIPMENT

1 . What PSI Do I Set My Spray Gun to Apply Cerakote

2. How to Adjust Your HVLP Spray Gun

3. Why Cleaning Your Mesh Strainers is Important

4. What Equipment Do I Need to Start Applying Cerakote?

TROUBLESHOOTING

1. What is Dry Spray and How Do I Prevent it?

2. Why are There Bubbles or Cracking on my Air Cured Project?

3. Why is My Coating Discolouring After the Cure Cycle?

PRODUCT SPECIFIC

1. What are the Mixing Ratios for Cerakote Elite Series?