HOW TO PROPERLY CURE CERAKOTE PRODUCTS
Recommended Cure Temperatures
Cerakote can be cured at the maximum Recommended Cure Temperature listed in the Technical Data Sheet for the color and substrate. Cerakote Standard for curing H-Series is done at 250°F for 2 hours following a 15 minute ambient flash time on metal substrates. Cerakote Standard for curing E-Series is 300°F for 1 hour following a 15 minute ambient flash time on metal substrates. Please reference the Cerakote Elite and H-Series Application Guide for additional cure schedule information.Cure Schedule for All Oven Cured Cerakote Coatings
| Material | Series | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal | H-Series (Standard) | 250° Fahrenheit or 121° Celsius | 2 Hours |
| Metal | Elite Series (Standard) | 300° Fahrenheit or 148° Celsius | 1 Hour |
| Metal | F-Series | 250° F (121° C) | 15 Minutes |
| Flash Cure (Stencils) | H-Series & Elite Series | 150° - 180° Fahrenheit or 65° - 82° Celsius | 10 - 25 Minutes |
| Plastic or Polymer | H-Series & Elite Series | 150° - 180° Fahrenheit or 65° - 82° Celsius | 2 Hours |
| Plastic or Polymer | F-Series | 180° (82° C) | 1 Hour |
| Wood | H-Series & Elite Series | 150° Fahrenheit or 65° Celsius | 2 Hours |
| Composites i.e. Carbon Fiber or Fiberglass | H-Series & Elite Series | 150° Fahrenheit or 65° Celsius | 2 Hours |
*F-Series cure times start when the part is at the desired cure temperature.
Tips on Curing
- Check for hot spots in your oven, using an IR (infrared) thermometer. Heating elements can create hot spot that may cause degradation in Cerakote aesthetics.
- Do not place coated parts into direct head i.e. flame, or copper heating elements.
- Convection style ovens are ideal for consistent heat distribution throughout the oven.
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Article Published: August 14, 2025