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CERAKOTE BASICS

The Importance of Agitating Cerakote Fully Before ApplicationH Series Application GuideSandblasting the Substrate - The Importance of a Correctly Etched ProfileProperly Curing Cerakote ProductsReleasing Pressure Build-Up in Cerakote BottlesCerakote Gloss GuideHow to Store Cerakote CorrectlyHow to Flash Cure CerakoteHow to Make a Custom ColorHow to Layer Cerakote ColorsOven Calibration – Why it’s important.Cerakote Degreasing and Degreasing AlternativesAvoiding Delamination When Layering Colors10X Blasting Media

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What PSI Do I Set My Spray Gun to Apply Cerakote?Do You Cerakote Items for the Public?What is the Shelf Life of Cerakote?Do I Really Need to Wear Gloves During the Cerakote Process?What is mil Thickness and Why Does it Matter?How Do I Replace Cerakote Purchased From Another Company?Can I Use Steel Shot or Glass Beads to Blast my Parts for Prep?Why Do I Need to Degrease Before I Blast?Examples of Photo Composition (Do's and Don'ts)How to Prep A Chrome Plated SurfaceHow Much Cerakote Do I Need for My Project?Trade Shows

Cerakote Equipment

What PSI Do I Set My Spray Gun to Apply Cerakote?How to Adjust Your HVLP Spray Gun Why Cleaning Your Mesh Strainers is ImportantWhat Equipment Do I Need to Start Applying Cerakote?Pressure Pot Set-Up

TROUBLESHOOTING

What is Dry Spray and How Do I Prevent it?Why Are There Bubbles or Cracking on my Air Cured Project?Why Is My Coating Discoloring After the Cure Cycle?

Product Specific

What are the mixing ratios and cure temperatures for Cerakote Elite Series?Cerakote Laser Imaging

Auto and Home FAQs

Trim Coat Restoration FAQsHeadlight Restoration FAQsRapid Ceramic Paint Sealant FAQsRapid Ceramic Glass Coat FAQs

Cerakote Glossary

Inter-Coat AdhesionGas-OutFlash Cure H-SeriesAtomizationAmbient Flash

Pattern Application Guides

Application Guide: Pattern - M81 CamoApplication Guide: Pattern - Splinter Camo